trialsiain Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi guys, Can anyone tell me what rear tyre i should get for a 2009 zoo piranha also does tyre weight make a difference. Just now im running a conti mountain king protection. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Tyre weight make s alot of difference purely because rotating weight ( when moving ) is greater than static weight. Rear tyre for me would be try-all stiky light if you ride smoothly and can afford it. If your a bit heavier or land heavily then Der Kaiser / Rain King ( conti ) If you want a light tyre but cant afford the try-all lite and dont mind sacrificing a bit of grip try the Kenda Nevegal 2.5 stik-e single ply. If you want a tyre that can take some shit, maxxis Minion 2.5 stiky 42a, slightly less grippy and long lasting as a Der Kaiser / Baron / RAin KIng You should notice a fair increase in grip ( and, depending on tyre choice ) puncture resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Out of all the rear tyres I've run I've been most impressed with my TryAll Sticky Lite. The grip it offers is way above anything else, it seems to be wearing pretty well, it's fairly light and I've not got a pinch flat in the 6 months I've been running it (20 ish PSI). If you can afford it and are happy to spend the money then I don't think anything else comes close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I've only run a standard tryall stiky and a der kaiser but I have to say the der kaiser seems unstoppable gripwise and I've never had a pinch. If I had the money though I'd go for a stiky lite. Having seen what Jack Carthy rides with his it definately looks more then up to the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 in my eyes, the Der Kaiser is the best tyre out there at the moment, it has the best grip (fact) most puncture resistance, most stability and best wear life. It is a little heavy, but that's one negative out of 4 positives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I cant really afford a £50 tyre :/ ive been looking at dual ply maxxis minion super tacky 42a how are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I cant really afford a £50 tyre :/ ive been looking at dual ply maxxis minion super tacky 42a how are they? Decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I cant really afford a £50 tyre :/ ive been looking at dual ply maxxis minion super tacky 42a how are they? Very good. Der kaisers grip is unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Also try all stiky the normal one £32. How does that compare to minion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Have Schwalbe's Big Bettys fallen out of vogue ? They've served me well for years and are inexpensive , grippy and hardwearing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I would question the "grippy" part of what you said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Maybe I lack anything to compare it with as I've been runnin' em for years now - almost exclusively on street at that since my area of Holland has zero natural spots except a beach For what it's worth I loves me some Conti's on my XC bike . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 You said you liked my minion? get one of those, not sure about clearance on your frame though? what about the try all tyres and tubes deal on Tarty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Right, my take on things. Get a Der Kaiser/Rain king if you can afford it. Buy one second hand or something. If you can't, get a 2.35 dual ply maxxis minion super tacky. I'd have one over the Try-all tyres as they use the same durometer compound but the tread pattern is better (Try-alls get less pointy as they wear, highrollers are about the same) and the square profile of the highroller is more stable. Get the 2.35 to add to the stability. But seriously if you can get a DK/RK, get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I got a second hand rain king off bigman, probably about 40-50% tread left, pretty heavy at 1180g but the stability and grip is unreal, even with it so worn. I believe the DK is lighter, I'm very interested in trying a 2.3 black chilli baron once the RK finally dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I'm very interested in trying a 2.3 black chilli baron once the RK finally dies Do they exist? Any ideas where they can be aquired? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Do they exist? Any ideas where they can be aquired? Cheers. They're on the conti website, ask this man where he got his from and how it was Edited November 22, 2011 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I think i might go for the 2.5 minion i was confused with the differences between the try all stiky and minion but i think its just tread pattern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Well similar compound, different tread pattern, carcass shape, carcass thickness (I'd say the maxxis offer slightly thicker sidewall compared to the stiky, and certainly the stiky light)and branding obviously. 2.5 minion is a fairly solid choice, I ran one for a while with no problems, then the Contis came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have 2009 zoo piranaha, reckon it will fit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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