In need of new tires

[NotQuiteJdm]

I'm tired of getting flats with my tight ass stock specialized rollers plus they are way too knobby for street, what tires are you "urban" riders "pushin"? What other choices are there besides the Maxxis joints?

















HOLLA!:o:

[Matt D]

You're not allowed to say "holla" or refer to animate objects as "joints" on RM or no one will respond to your question.

FYI.:devil:

[Dirty]

well besides maxxis hookworms, you may want to look at kenda k-rads, halo twin rails, DMR Motos, and Arrow Launch.
all are basically semi-slicks, good street tires, anywhere form a 2.2" to a 2.5" and they all come in 24 or 26". and theyre all availible from almost any bike shop (through QBP or BTI)

[Superdeft]

I think Corey is running k-rads, I've got a hookworm on back myself. I'd have one in front too if my crap fork could fit it, but alas.

If you don't want to go the maxxis route, look at k-rads, I beleive they come in 1.9 and 2.35, and shouldn't be too expensive.

[Dirty]

very much inexpensive, will probly run you like $15 per end at a LBS with the normal LBS mark ups...
like he said, a 1.9 and 2.35...pretty light compared ot those heavy hookworms, decent tread pattern on them, but the side walls are almost paper thin, wouldnt recommend them if you like running low tire pressure.

[NotQuiteJdm]

HAHA i glad someone found humor in that!

I think im gonna run a hookworm in the back and a Krad in the front since im having alot of problems with pinch flats.

[Dirty]

good choice...

[Superdeft]

I was thinking about k-rad/hook also because of size constraints. The buzz up front and lack of turning on pavement gets annoying after a while.

[NotQuiteJdm]

Originally posted by Superdeft
I think Corey is running k-rads, I've got a hookworm on back myself. I'd have one in front too if my crap fork could fit it, but alas.

If you don't want to go the maxxis route, look at k-rads, I beleive they come in 1.9 and 2.35, and shouldn't be too expensive.

I do alot of drops and night riding, how does the hookworms handle landing on dirt and wet grass at awkward angles?...that is if you have had any experience with that sort of stuff.

[bwagner]

how does the hookworms handle landing on dirt and wet grass at awkward angles?...




How do any tires handle landing in wet grass in awkward angles?

[NotQuiteJdm]

Originally posted by bwagner
How do any tires handle landing in wet grass in awkward angles?

:blah:



I mean "damp" grass..you know how it get's sometime at night..oh well STUPID ME!

:D

[Superdeft]

You probably won't have the best results with a hookworm in those conditions, but overall the benefits outweigh this specific case. I'd say you wouldn't have problems with damp grass landings assuming you're less than 20º off camber, but don't quote me on that.

Edit: also i think the sliperyness of the tire makes some things easier (for example if you dab, the bike slides along in any direction without your weight on it) which really makes getting the bike back under you quick in sticky situations.

[bwagner]

I hope you realize that I'm just joking and not trying to be a
d!(k :D