Tire

crashnscar · 11-12-2003, 08:01 PM

I need a rear tire for DS.... has to be 24" though and preferably 2.35 or smaller

can't seem to find anything good

any suggestions?

crashnscar · 11-12-2003, 08:02 PM

Just found the Arrow Bite.... 24x2.1

Anyone know anything about it? good for loose over hard? ds?

SuperJ · 11-12-2003, 09:22 PM

mutano raptor 2.24
or a weirwolf 2.1

never tried the arrows

crashnscar · 11-12-2003, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SuperJ
mutano raptor 2.24
or a weirwolf 2.1

never tried the arrows

Which one is lighter? better grip? what conditions are they good for? wear slowest?

BRacing · 11-12-2003, 09:52 PM

for tacky, packed, shallow soil, go for the mutano raptor. It also has a more rounded profile and makes for a better rear tire.

for loose, rocky, muddy, go for the Weirwolf. It has more of a square profile and works good for a front, or steep dh (not leaning/turning). In these conditions, the knobs do wear somewhat quickly, but no quicker than the "sticky rubber" compounds of other tires.

When it's dry and loose out, i run Wierwolfs. When it's wet, tacky, or groomed courses, I run Mutano Raptors.

I really like both tires, only use the Kevlar versions, and they have great prices. I have not had any problems with either tires.

-B

crashnscar · 11-12-2003, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BRacing
for tacky, packed, shallow soil, go for the mutano raptor. It also has a more rounded profile and makes for a better rear tire.

for loose, rocky, muddy, go for the Weirwolf. It has more of a square profile and works good for a front, or steep dh (not leaning/turning). In these conditions, the knobs do wear somewhat quickly, but no quicker than the "sticky rubber" compounds of other tires.

When it's dry and loose out, i run Wierwolfs. When it's wet, tacky, or groomed courses, I run Mutano Raptors.

I really like both tires, only use the Kevlar versions, and they have great prices. I have not had any problems with either tires.

-B

Thanks... but do they both come in 24"???

crashnscar · 11-12-2003, 10:10 PM

This is soooo funny, someone said it to me..... that person will remain anonymous unless they want me to tell....

"Friends don't let friends buy WTB tires"

HAHA
I cant stop laughing

SLUG · 11-13-2003, 02:20 AM

I run the maxxis larsen tt 2.3 tire, single ply, regular duro. They are soo light. I haven't pinched a tube yet. Go to www.maxxis.com The lopes bling-blings are also a nice tire but I wouldn't use them for the rear.........the side knobs tear off, especially in the tacky version. I couldn't be happier with my larsens. I run them for everything: dj/street/park/dh/ds, they have a very low rolling resistance so they accelerate quickly and grip damn well.

crashnscar · 11-13-2003, 07:20 AM

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Originally posted by SLUG
I run the maxxis larsen tt 2.3 tire, single ply, regular duro. They are soo light. I haven't pinched a tube yet. Go to www.maxxis.com The lopes bling-blings are also a nice tire but I wouldn't use them for the rear.........the side knobs tear off, especially in the tacky version. I couldn't be happier with my larsens. I run them for everything: dj/street/park/dh/ds, they have a very low rolling resistance so they accelerate quickly and grip damn well.

1st post I made:

Quote:

Originally posted by crashnscar
I need a rear tire for DS.... has to be 24" though and preferably 2.35 or smaller

can't seem to find anything good

any suggestions?

I am running the Larsen TT 2.35 front but they don't come in 24"
Looks like Maxxis doesn't make a 24" tire that is 2.35 or smaller

Any other suggestions?

BRacing · 11-13-2003, 08:11 AM

ahhh, i forgot about the 24" requirement. I'm not sure if the WTB's are avalible in 24". You can check their outdated website or talk with your LBS.

-B

crashnscar · 11-13-2003, 04:37 PM

Thats the problem, not many brands make 24" tires that arent HUGE

I love the feel of a 24 in the back so I most likely won't switch

Raacerx · 11-13-2003, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crashnscar
This is soooo funny, someone said it to me..... that person will remain anonymous unless they want me to tell....

"Friends don't let friends buy WTB tires"

HAHA
I cant stop laughing

Hey, its true... They are pieces of shit and I will never ride a WTB product again. One company I really do not like. I hate all their other stuff, especially their tires. They have the absolute worse casing ever. I thought after 5 years of having this problem they wisened up. I was wrong and almost hurt myself real bad because of it. You couldnt pay me to ride em. Oh, and in my opinion their grip blows chunks. I'd rather ride a fucking ChengShin ToysRUs tire.

I had Arrows on my DS bike. I didnt like em at first but they grew on me. very predictable, although they rolled pretty slow. Im not sure about the one you mentioned but just letting you know Ive had good luck with em. Also, the only time I ever punctured one of the Arrows, they warrantied it for free.

crashnscar · 11-13-2003, 05:17 PM

Does anyone know a place close to mt view/ los altos that carries Arrows? Does Calabazas?
What about WSBS?