ANDY MAN Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 hi there hope you can helpi ride a 26" Diamondback kabuki mono with stock parts on it except the inner tubes because i have had to change them soo many times because of punctures "snake bites" from hittinga corner or edge of something.what tires would you recommend because there are so many different tires.i know that i have got to get dual ply.but what make and model.plese helpThanks from Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-J-M Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I do not ride a stock bike but have heard very good things about Maxxis Minion Dual Ply and Continental Der Kaiser 2.5''.The Continental Der Kaiser is quite expensive for a tyre but is very grippy and worth getting if the price is not a problem.The maxxis minion however,is cheaper and still a very good tyre.Maxxis Minion Dual Ply RearContinental Der KaiserHope that I've helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 It may not be your tyre thats the problrm anyway,bit of talcum powder usually stops pinch flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammy Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I do not ride a stock bike but have heard very good things about Maxxis Minion Dual Ply and Continental Der Kaiser 2.5''.The Continental Der Kaiser is quite expensive for a tyre but is very grippy and worth getting if the price is not a problem.The maxxis minion however,is cheaper and still a very good tyre.I dont ride stock either, but my friend has for years and has always run Maxxis Minions or Maxxis Hi Roller's. The Continental's are probably a better tyre but are nearly double the price! So if you can afford it go for the Continental but if not the Maxxis range are always a safe bet. +1 To the talcum powder idea aswell.Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Continental rain king/der kaiser if you have a lot of money,probably most durable tires on the market,still lighter than try all.Kenda navegal/blue groove if you want cheaper but high quality tire.Maxxis tires are durable too,but i don´t like their feel.Schwalbe big betty are also good,very bouncy and kinda light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaine Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Try all you can not go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 front balack try all rear kenda nevegali use these on my coust and they are immense! especcialy on corners of rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY MAN Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Ok then thanks for the tire suggestions would you recommend to have the same on the front and back or differentsay for example kenda on the front and Maxis on the back for example ?????thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 There is no need for so wide tire in front 2,1-2,3 max imo,whoch one depends on your needs,i´ve continental speedking 2.1,400g,recomended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 What sort of riding do you do?For street it is worth having something such as a dmr moto on the front and a maxis minion on the rear! I have the dual ply minion on my bike and have not pinched once since I got it (about 6 months ago) and I was pinching at least once a ride before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belga Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 It may not be your tyre thats the problrm anyway,bit of talcum powder usually stops pinch flats Excuse the bonehead question, but how does talcum powder stop pinch flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaN Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 front mountainking 2.2for the rear i have the rubber queen 2.4 and 2.2 but is more easy to hole this... i think that the kenda nevegal 2.5 is the probably sostitute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Excuse the bonehead question, but how does talcum powder stop pinch flats?hard to explain but it kinda gives the inner tube something smooth to rub on rather than a tyre, and if you don't get what I mean just trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belga Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 hard to explain but it kinda gives the inner tube something smooth to rub on rather than a tyre, and if you don't get what I mean just trust me I think i get the point. The talk would act as sort of a lubricant so that the tube won't cling to the tyre so easily, right?I'm just a bit curious as to how this would help with pinches? The only way i see it working is by keeping the tube from getting caught in the fold of the tyre wall when the tyre compresses too much. But that can't be much of a help since the tube has nowhere else to go if the tyre is pressed flat enough. So i won't do much to the help with big hits, but it might save the tube from the not so hard ones. Am i wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) i personally love my maxxis tyres high rollers front 2.1 rear 2.3but a mate of mine runs try all tyres and swares by them same sizesi did once run a kenda kolossal 2.7 weighed a tonne but never pinched Edited September 1, 2009 by maxxis26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 High Roller 2.5. Dual ply, do NOT EVER get a SINGLE ply. Ever, it will result with your bike being 20 odd ft infront of you due to an uncontrolable fit of rage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammin_vinyl Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 i would say almost all maxxis are good for a rear 2.35 - 2.7 (if frame will take it) mostly DH maxxis work the best, ive had a few in past years but the high roller dual ply slow reezay is by far the best ive used. very good for grip, sharp rocks, walls etc and they almost take it hands down on pucture resistance (pinch or thorn/glass), the only tyres i have had better them is a prestine 3 years useage and not 1! pucture on a set of mich hot-s tubeless tyres which have been on 2 bikes now they have survived so long, down side is their not as grippy as the high roller and on a sloped surface the high roller will hold that bit better before giving.front tyres are more open 2 choice, the majority of tyres will do, wheight and grip factors varie so choose what you may with reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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