Best Tire combo for so. orange county trails?
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I am about to replace my stock tires on my Enduro, and was wondering what all you guys who know the trails around here recommend. RDC is letting me try out an old Mutano Raptor 2.4 upfront, with a Velociraptor 2.1 (i think thats what it is) on the rear. I have yet to ride on the dirt with these things. Anyhow, I know lots of you guys have waaaaay more experience than I do out on the dirt, so, I ask, what tire combo have you found to be the best for our conditions. I am somewhat aggressive on the downhill portions of these rides, so, I don't want anything less than a 2.3 inch tire really. I usually ride Aliso/Woods, El Moro, Holy Jim, Whiting, Santiago Truck Trail, and San Juan. Thanks.
Posted by Dirt Klaud  a 29 year old riding a Specialized Enduro from long beach, ca on 06/10/04
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I live/ride in Ventura County and Northern LA county - mainly hardpack. I've tried Michelin Wildgripper Lites, IRC Mythos, and Continental Atlantas. However, the best I've found are the Panaracer Fire XC Pros. They cost about $22 each at JensonUSA. They last, hook up really well. Some complain they load up with mud, but that's not much a concern in So Cal. If you buy them, make sure they have the 127 tpi casing (made in Japan). There is an "OEM" version of of the Fire XC Pros with 66 tpi casing (made in Taiwan) that seems to get bad reviews. Even the Panaracer website notes the difference in tires. I believe they come in a 2.4. I ride the 2.1. Check out www.mtbr.com for rider reviews of tires.
Posted by MudPie a 39 year old Cross-Country riding a Schwinn Homegrown, hardtail, stock from Camarillo, CA on 06/10/04
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Since the Fires don't work well with Stans please delete the previous post. Thank you. ;)
Posted by Endo Verendo riding a Pushed 4-Spot from The Valley on 06/10/04
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Jones AC, Wierwolf, Minion , Mobster , highroller.
Posted by Softy on 06/10/04
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do you care about weight?
Posted by Arrkelly on 06/10/04
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Guess what Steven, I just bought another tire last night. Kenda Kenetics 2.3 stick-e for the rear. I have to vote for a tire with "super tacky" or "stick-e" rubber, they just flat out hook up and stick like glue compared to most others. Since you don't ride a ton of miles, you shouldn't wear them out too quickly. Got the Kenda at Supergo for $20, we'll see how it works this weekend. I don't think you'll like that front Mutanoraptor very much, but the velociraptor has some of the best traction for climbing in any tire I've used. I'll let you try out my 2.4 Panaracer FR in the front if you want, wouldn't recommend it as a rear tire though.
Posted by RDC a 29 year old Cross-Country riding a '03 Foes FXR, '03 BigHit Expert from Westminster on 06/11/04
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I've heard people talk about the Fire's before, mixed reviews though. I've been doing a bit of reading on mtbr.com and trying to find peoples reviews who live in our area, (would seem to be most relevant). Arrkelly, I don't care about weight that much, if a heavier tire that grips better is the call, then thats what is important to me. Steven, I was thinking of checking out those Kenda's, I may go hit superBLO on Saturday mornin'. We are riding San Juan on Sunday, right Jackson?!?!
Posted by Dirt Klaud riding a Specialized Enduro from long beach, ca on 06/11/04
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Thanks everyone, so, sounds like the most economical/best thing to do would be to "borrow" RDC's 2.4 Panny and buy a new rear tire.
Posted by Dirt Klaud riding a Specialized Enduro from long beach, ca on 06/11/04
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No freebies this time boy, I like that 2.4 Panny so you'll have to buy your own if you like it.
Posted by RDC a 28 year old riding a '03 Foes FXR, '03 BigHit Expert from Westminster on 06/11/04
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Can I join you this W/E on my hardtail since I am now an official member of the "I-hate-pyslo's-.com-fanclub". I just polished up my kickstand, OUCH!
Posted by Miznax on 06/11/04
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