downhill tires

[helish]

could anybody tell me what the best allround downhill tire is that handles well in the wet and mud?

[TryFour]

I personally run Kenda ExCavator 2.5", and they have been very good tires for downhill in all conditions. I also have run the ExCavator 2.1 and 2.35 for xc and liked all of them a lot. They are a little bit bulky for xc riding though.

I've also run Kenda Nevegals of all sizes and they are also a great all around tire. Both the ExCavator and the Nevegal handle wet and mud very well for a 'dry' tire.

A lot of people like Maxxis Minions as well. I've never run them, but they seem to be good for loose and damp conditions.

If you're looking for a full on mud tire, the Kenda King of Traction, (K.O.T.), are great, and Maxxis makes a couple of options, I think the Swapthing and Wet Scream.

Hope that helps. What bike are you putting these tires on? And where are you riding?

[dcox]

This post appears to be spam. Yesterday they also asked if a size 54 cross bike would fit their three year old.

[TryFour]

Thanks, glad I took the time to respond

[twolfcon]

This post appears to be spam. Yesterday they also asked if a size 54 cross bike would fit their three year old.

Thanks, glad I took the time to respond

His e-mail address is from Southern Cross University in Australia... so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
His only crime so far, is a lot of posts, with a lot of questions.

The only inquiry of a bike I saw was for a kids bike.

[thefastvinny]

I have found the Continental Mountain Kings to pretty much own on the rear end, 2.4. I run WTB Dissent 2.5 on the front end.

[gdhuckerjeff]

I run Minions. Luv them a lot, but have had some issues in loose conditions.

[Requiem]

I have found the Continental Mountain Kings to pretty much own on the rear end, 2.4. I run WTB Dissent 2.5 on the front end.

I'm pretty sold on Kenda (2.7 Nevegal on the front), but have the WTB Dissent 2.5 on the rear (http://www.wtb.com/products/tires/dhfr/dissent/) after hearing a good review from a friend who ran them for a couple months and finding them new for $10 a pop! Had to buy at least a few, now I have plenty of replacement tires. They are not as 'sticky' as some of the others, but that works out fine if you want your rear to shift out/pull around on the tight turns.


May have to try out those Kings also. How is the WTB on the front?