ben_travis Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have been on a 24 for a wee while now using DMR moto RT's as my tyre of choice. I am going to be building up a brakeless beast for some skateparking / trialsing around, so looking at the possibility of some new tyres. I'd opt for the moto's again, but thought id see what you monkeys might advise? Other options ive considered / seen include; Holyrollers - felt that the 2.4 was a bit wide Tioga Powerblock - superslick, only come in 2.1 max (that i can find), is that a bit thin? Seem to be v. light though Schwalbe crazy bob - very heavy tyre, but tread looks ok? Moto Diggers - not great tread for park use? too grippy? Any other recommendations welcome, but justify it if you do give one ta ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 If you're riding skateparks I'd opt for as slick as possible. Nobbly tyres will be slippier and really really slow. The Tiogas will be best for parks, but 2.1" is a little narrow...I have a pair of 24" Shwalbe super motos in 2.3" and they are amazing in parks, pretty slick, good size and amazing grip on wood and concrete. They hate wet street though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Don't bother with Moto Diggers - I found them horrible tyres. Puncture very easily and yeah, probably too grippy for park use. I like me the Holy Rollers but I used Moto RT's before that. If you find the Holy's too wide and are happy with the RT's, then I'd stick with them. Cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Of the slick type I've only used holy and the rt, I didn't like the rt, the holy felt a little bit more bouncy, the rt felt very flat/dead, like a bmx tyre (maybe you're after that, but I wasn't) I think the Maxxis knobbly bits are raised slightly more. They're both a bit dangerous on rails and need a higher pressure. Diggers are pretty bad for park, they're really grippy on street and ok on rails but wear fast on street & are not very pinch proof so pump hard or use a big tube. Edited March 27, 2013 by LEON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 If you're riding skateparks I'd opt for as slick as possible. Nobbly tyres will be slippier and really really slow. The Tiogas will be best for parks, but 2.1" is a little narrow...I have a pair of 24" Shwalbe super motos in 2.3" and they are amazing in parks, pretty slick, good size and amazing grip on wood and concrete. They hate wet street though. Bare in mind they tyres will be used for Aberdonian parks predominantly...they'll see a lot of wet concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Would a kenda kiniption be any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 haha matt, we have a big indoor park up here that I want to play with. Cheers for all the recommendations guys, trying to keep the weight / budget down as its for a second bike, but I will keep my eyes open and look for some bargains. thanks boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 haha matt, we have a big indoor park up here that I want to play with. Cheers for all the recommendations guys, trying to keep the weight / budget down as its for a second bike, but I will keep my eyes open and look for some bargains. thanks boys There's roofs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Ive been thinking of trying the Maxxis holy rollers. Give them a bash I'd say. I'm sure you'll get them second hand from some where. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=739 Edited March 27, 2013 by Ross McArthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Would schwale table top be good ? They come in 2.25 and folding light weight options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Bit skinny but could try these: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dmr/supermoto-24-tyre-ec035609?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle&utm_content=mkwid__pcrid_17321847296_kword__match__plid_ And go for the tan walls..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I think Chris Millar has a pair of those Super Moto tan walls going for sale if you want them Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 if the bike is for indoor skateparks I highly recommend finding the Shwalbe tyres I mentioned, they are the best I've used by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Maxxis Ringworm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Do they still do the Hookworm in 24"? I had a set on my old park rig and they were pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic3vil Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Been using Powerblocks for 1 year and they are pretty good. Amazing rolling resistance and grips really good. Never had problems with them.I don't puncture that much (except with small glass bits on the street after parties in the city center) . I use them between 55 to 70psi, maybe too much for you but its just a matter of getting use too. I choose these because I enjoy speeding in general and I love going down the street really fast feeling the ground (I'm weird) and these tires feel awesome. I've tried Hollyrollers, Moto's and Schwable Tabletop's. The Holly rollers feel really sluggish and fat. The moto diggers, I ended up cutting the knobs to slick and they actually felt good but still a bit fat (I used them with a 42mm rim), was surprised with the puncture resistance on them. Table top's kevlar (used on a 30mm rim) where awesome! Good grip, good rolling resistance all-around and really light but quite expensive, but I guess the sport one's are cheaper. Also check out tioga FS-100 they are a bit fatter that the Powerblocks, a friend borrowed me for two weeks while I was waiting for the powerblocks. They feels pretty much the same as the powerblock, just a bit fatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Kenda K-rads are fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I've got a tan wall super moto ill give you for nowt if you wanna try it, it was grippy enough for me on my edd tongue. You pay the postage, ill pack it up and send it to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) i had good experience with halo twin rails,theyre 24 x 2.25 (right in the middle) roll fast as hell and are sticky,too. another one in my mind is geax tattoo,mate had them,good puncture resistance but heavy Edited March 27, 2013 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Do they still do the Hookworm in 24"? I had a set on my old park rig and they were pretty sweet. Those things weigh more than a bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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