What tires for 24" (thickish sidewalls..)

**formermtboarder** · 09-20-2007, 12:28 AM

So Ive been rolling on halo twin rails, and I love em for djs but Im in Boston now and teh thin sidewalls have been proving hazardous to my tubes even at 50 psi. I also would like to be able to run a little lower (ie 35-40 psi) without worrying about flats so I can hook up a little better for fuf's. So Im asking for recomendations, help me out here...

**zahgurim** · 09-20-2007, 12:45 AM

Hookworms? Heavy, but good luck getting a flat.

**Mr Tiles** · 09-20-2007, 05:11 AM

those specialized tires (compound, rhythm) seem to have a very bomb-proof sidewall. I never had any issues when I was running them.

**BikeSATORI** · 09-20-2007, 07:22 AM

Kenda Kiniption is a nice ingredient.

Possibly DMR Transition, or even heavier, the Nokian XXX (never tried them though so I can't necessarily recommend. Their weight alone kept me away.)

Tioga FS100's are where it's at for me though.

**ebrider510** · 09-20-2007, 08:11 AM

the DMR trani would be a good bet for you. don't know about running such low pressure though, doing fuf's with 35PSI=pinch flat/flat spot IMO unless you are running some sort of trials set up. i have no problems with doing fuf's/abu's with the trani running 85PSI. i'm sure you could run 55-65 and be happy.

**Stoked** · 09-20-2007, 08:27 AM

my old specialized compound tire had crazy strong sidewalls

**urbaindk** · 09-20-2007, 08:41 AM

I can recommend against k-rads, if that helps. I just tore the bead off one a few weeks ago.

**gackrider24** · 09-20-2007, 08:53 AM

go for arrow racing launch 2.35 tires they have a nice knobby profile that is great for street and dirt jumps although they are not the lightest they are tough as hell. I hardly ever check my tire pressure and i have yet to pop a tire after street,dj, and even dh riding. I have been running the same walmart tube for 4 or 5 months now. they are available in 24, 26, and in 62 or 47 durometer. I have the 62's and they grip everything.

**v-digit** · 09-20-2007, 09:00 AM

seems like everyone has a story about every tire.

for me, personaly, arrow launch tires failed more then once. split at the seams, torn side walls + and more. always ran them at 60psi+.

**pancho64** · 09-20-2007, 09:26 AM

was running tioga fs100s but ran through a pile of thorns and still have to pick all of them out. so i switched back to my hookworms which are great just a tad heavy. but i havent ever gotten a flat on them.

**Mr Tiles** · 09-20-2007, 09:47 AM

I think hookworms are the default for burliness in a tire. they are just heavy. there's always trade-offs...

**ebrider510** · 09-20-2007, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by jdschall

I can recommend against k-rads, if that helps. I just tore the bead off one a few weeks ago.

word, i had one on my 20" and tore part of the tire in half after only riding it for 1-2 weeks. cheapsauce, although i was riding it about 15-20psi over the rating. who cares, street riding=high pressure.

**ReVolVeRage** · 09-20-2007, 02:05 PM

I must have had a strange model of Krads. I've had mine for over a year now. Riding street, park, and DJ's. I ride nearly everyday too. I'm finally replacing them becuase my local jumps seem to be getting sandier so I keep washing out on the landings. They do make a Holyroller in a 24' too (2.2 I believe).

**ServeEm** · 09-20-2007, 03:14 PM

I've been happy with Specialized's rhythm and compound tires.

**Urinal Mint** · 09-20-2007, 06:09 PM

Why the thick sidewalls? Just run 65 PSI in the Schwalbe Tabletop tires and save yourself a lot of weight. They weigh in at 550 grams each for the 24's. Best street/DJ tires IMO.