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nd11nc
04-12-2010, 04:26 PM
Need tires, looking at the WTB-V-raptors or the WTB-Weirwolfs. Opinions, thoughts, ideas for our kind of riding here in Utah?? Thanks again

mxerhale
04-12-2010, 04:57 PM
I really like the Weirwolf on the front for just about all conditions, but the Raptors I can't speak for because I've never owned any. I really like the Kenda Nevegals on the rear (but they don't seem to last as long as I'd like) and I'm trying out a Maxxis Ignitor on the front and have heard lots of good feedback about them around here.

Ryan
04-13-2010, 06:26 AM
I have a friend that runs the weirwolf LT on the front and really likes it.

I ran the WTB Mutano Raptor Race 2.4 (more like a 2.2)for a season and it was the best tire I have ever ran. They roll fast and have good control in these dry,rocky and loose conditions. Being such a high volume tire I found I could run them at a lower pressure than other tires. When you look at it you would think its better suited for a front tire but I ran it front and rear. They make a 2.24 that would be good for a rear also.

The V raptors are chuncky and slow. They are better suited for wet and rooty areas. (Good price though.)

Like mxerhale said, I have also heard alot of good things about the Maxxis Ignitor.

tallsteve
04-13-2010, 09:32 AM
I think it depends on your riding style. Are you a pure x-country rider or do you hate chugging your way to the top of the hill but love bombing down? Are you concerned about weight or don't care? I would consider myself a true, pure x-country rider. I actually LIKE riding uphill so I'm concerned about weight but I can also do the downs OK, too (we're all great riders in our own minds, aren't we?). For my Wasatch Front riding style, I haven't found a better tire than the Maxxis Crossmark. Fairly lite weight, rolls fast, corners and climbs good. I love the Kenda Nevegal for St. George and Moab but, for me, find it too heavy for my riding style along the Wasatch Front. My 2 cents.

live2ride
04-13-2010, 10:20 AM
I like the cross mark too, light and nice to lug up the hills another one of my favs is the Larsen TT and the panaracer fire xc pro.

nd11nc
04-13-2010, 12:28 PM
Who sells the Maxxis crossmark around here? Thanks

downhillin4life
04-13-2010, 01:25 PM
if your into xc and want some tires that will grip great without slowing you down run a wtb mutano 2.24 in the back and a mutano 2.4 or a weirwolf 2.3 in front but it all depends on where ur riding and ur style of riding

tallsteve
04-13-2010, 01:38 PM
Who sells the Maxxis crossmark around here? Thanks

I get mine from utahmountainbiking.com. They carry them in their store on Main St., Lehi.

Ryan
04-13-2010, 02:05 PM
if your into xc and want some tires that will grip great without slowing you down run a wtb mutano 2.24 in the back and a mutano 2.4 or a weirwolf 2.3 in front but it all depends on where ur riding and ur style of riding

These are the same tires I recommended in my earlier post.
The 2.4 is only 580 grams if you are worried about weight.

downhillin4life
04-13-2010, 04:39 PM
yes and i agree they are great tires i like the 2.24 better than the 2.4 in the rear though it had a lot more bite to it

greyhair biker
04-18-2010, 07:42 PM
I'm still running some Panaracer FireFC 2.4's on front and a Factory Tioga 2.3 on back with our weather the way it 's been up here but I really like the WTB Motorapidos - 2.3's. Also, Nevegals are awesome but they last me about a season so far. My two cents.