Complete Guide to Downhill Rubber

**zdubyadubya** · 06-10-2011, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Sandwich

I would just like to put forth that A) this thread is awesome, great idea, and B) as it develops, I wonder if you should add a categorical criteria- IE dry tire, all conditions tires, mud tire, etc. Maybe another section for knock-offs or "catch-alls". As this thread develops, I expect to see a few people using creepy sh*t that flies under the radar, like arrow/duro or panaracer or IRC or something.

Finally, Geax makes the Datura as their DH mud tire.

Everyone has been talking about doing one. I had today off so figured I would put it together. Can you throw it in the FAQ's sandwich?

Categories are coming... good idea.

Does anyone know how to "insert" a post? Is there a way I can get a "knockoffs" section up top?

**Sandwich** · 06-10-2011, 09:59 AM

you probably need moderator skillz

**Pslide** · 06-10-2011, 09:59 AM

I feel honored to be quoted in this epic endeavor... Cheers man, looking good so far!

**NoUseForAName** · 06-10-2011, 10:18 AM

Kenda Excavator.

P.S Good work

P.P.S Let's have tire reviews from people who aren't sponsored by that tire company.

**zdubyadubya** · 06-10-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by NoUseForAName

Kenda Excavator.

P.S Good work

P.P.S Let's have tire reviews from people who aren't sponsored by that tire company.

Trying to only include tires that people actually use. Do you use the excavator? Do you have impressions? If so, PM your info to me and I will totally throw it into the Kenda section. Basically, I don't want to just paste the companies entire lineup in here; I want it to be more of a "this is what works for what conditions". If there is a tire out there that nobody uses, then there is really no point in it taking up space. Right? When I was putting this together, I tried to only post tires that I could find someone reporting having actually used extensively and liked for a certain purpose ya know...

**Sandwich** · 06-10-2011, 11:39 AM

Hey, I finally got my Butchers in 2.5. They don't seem that much huger than the DHF 2.5 but I haven't compared them side by side. So far I think they're great, but I don't have quite the same confidence as I did with the DHF 3C/DHR3C combo. Hopefully that will change as I spend more time on them, but I know they're pretty new so I thought any advice will help.

I don't have any time on them, but the hillbilly's throw roost like a moto and the team rider's on those were pretty giddy.

**time-bomb** · 06-10-2011, 11:49 AM

+ Rep to the OP. Thanks for putting this together

**Pslide** · 06-10-2011, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Sandwich

Hey, I finally got my Butchers in 2.5. They don't seem that much huger than the DHF 2.5 but I haven't compared them side by side. So far I think they're great, but I don't have quite the same confidence as I did with the DHF 3C/DHR3C combo. Hopefully that will change as I spend more time on them, but I know they're pretty new so I thought any advice will help.

I don't have any time on them, but the hillbilly's throw roost like a moto and the team rider's on those were pretty giddy.

So what were the team riders on before? Did they prefer Hillbillys over the Butchers? (And on what surface...)

I'm thinking the Hillbilly is pretty comprable to the Muddy Mary in overall character, but I haven't ridden them yet. Since I have MMs, it's hard to justify the purchase! And I need a tire that can hang on occassional summer hardpack...

**zdubyadubya** · 06-10-2011, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Sandwich

I don't have any time on them, but the hillbilly's throw roost like a moto

Heheheh... not many of my riding buddies want to ride behind me...I run tires by specialized and most of their lineup has this "trait".

**Arkayne** · 06-10-2011, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by zdubyadubya

Is the DH24 even made anymore?

I wish they were. It's one of my favorite rears despite the weight. Plus, it lasts forever!

**gemini2k** · 06-10-2011, 12:59 PM

In the experience of myself and some pro-level riders, the conti der kaisers are not only sticker than the maxxis 3C equivalents, but also wear slower and last longer, significantly. Their main drawback is quality control and rolling resistance.

**zdubyadubya** · 06-12-2011, 08:22 AM

bump for added info and some refinement.

Can anyone think of anything I may have missed? Anything you would like to see thats not there? Still combing through for grammer and spelling fixes but looks good so far. Any suggestions are welcome!

p.s. if anybody knows how to "split" a post, that would be nice to know. I ran out of room for details on Maxxis tires because I didn't think ahead very well and put them with the intro.