JHZR2
Staff member
Hello,
It is time to replace the WTB tires on my bike. What I do is ride 70% MTB, 30% on the road for chores, going places, etc.
Therefore Id like as good a riding bike as possible on the road, but cannot give up good capabilities going uphill off-road.
The trails I ride are all a combination of dirt with sand. There is enough dirt that when it is wet, my tires can clog with a sandy mud, not good for traction when climbing. Some of the places I go have a LOT of exposed roots too - so a tough tire that will not pinch or break off lugs is important, yet it needs to be able to dig in.
I prefer continental and michelin tires, kevlar beads, 900-1000g for the rear. I get a fair amount of lift-off when climbing, so a tin bit heavier front tire (same 1000g range>) might be good too.
I run discs, so tire width isn't a big deal (I guess???).
Recommendations?
It is time to replace the WTB tires on my bike. What I do is ride 70% MTB, 30% on the road for chores, going places, etc.
Therefore Id like as good a riding bike as possible on the road, but cannot give up good capabilities going uphill off-road.
The trails I ride are all a combination of dirt with sand. There is enough dirt that when it is wet, my tires can clog with a sandy mud, not good for traction when climbing. Some of the places I go have a LOT of exposed roots too - so a tough tire that will not pinch or break off lugs is important, yet it needs to be able to dig in.
I prefer continental and michelin tires, kevlar beads, 900-1000g for the rear. I get a fair amount of lift-off when climbing, so a tin bit heavier front tire (same 1000g range>) might be good too.
I run discs, so tire width isn't a big deal (I guess???).
Recommendations?