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Hi all, looking to buy a set of tyres for a new Build and after some advice!

Im going to be using Maxxis Highrollers on DT Swiss 5.1D rims. for DH/Freeride use and at least some XC stuff! What i want to know is weather to go for 2.5's or 2.7's? Possibly a combination of the 2

Any advice welcome!

Bike is a Morewood Shova LT if it influences anything


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:05 pm
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3 inch gazzaloddis for sure


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:09 pm
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advantages. awesome tyres.


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:10 pm
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Hmmmmmmmmmm

I want to run High Rollers, thats just the way it is

What i want to know is 2.5 or 2.7 guys


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:12 pm
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I only run 2.35's on my DH bike. never seen the point in the 2.5/2.7's


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:14 pm
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any reason Jam Bo?


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:15 pm
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tried them but never felt any benefit or need. extra weight and rolling resistance too.

if you want an allrounder that handles like a light high roller then I can't recommend the advantage enough.


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:18 pm
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I'll take a look!


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 1:20 pm
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for dh a 2.5 downhill version


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 2:08 pm