SCOTTY___ Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 As the title says really. Just wondering why. I can see why the super weight weenies would, but is there any other added benefit? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) stops mud clogging tyres up and it can help on natural i think edit : this is what mark w said on an old thread "it definately does inprove grip off road, it allows more the object to get between the tread and get grip (especially helpful for sidehops). It also helps in mud/lose conditions where a normal tyre might get clogged up." Edited October 28, 2013 by trialsiain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 it also helps on street,the side knobbles tend to "suck" into the ground while preloading,when i cut tyres they always had a snappier bounce after that. they dont hold as well as before on edges imo,but in a marginal amount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Bouncee, once you get used to slicks you'll realise how sluggish tread is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 then why is not a slick trials tire out there? I mean less material, less hassle ( "Where should we put the knobbles?") big profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Saves weight, adds lots of bounce and I found it didn't clog up as easily. Also looks sick, tar for the pic Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) mods with hopes look lush! erm,hard to tell,but could be a profile too... Edited October 28, 2013 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 then why is not a slick trials tire out there? I mean less material, less hassle ( "Where should we put the knobbles?") big profit? My dad always says I should make one as i'm constantly slicking tyres. It would be wicked if try all ( ) made a slick 19" tyre. Would be wicked if monty made one but no comp riders would have one on. Saying that benito ran slicks for a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 tryall did make one a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 tryall did make one a while agoStock-only, as far as I'm aware.No-one'll make one 'cause only about seven people would buy them I slick mine as you get a rounder tyre profile, which is much better for spins, steering manuals, and lowering rolling resistance. Kinda sucks for grip though.Trying something out starting later in the week which'll hopefully put an end to all that for me... Just hope it doesn't go as badly as I think it might 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilf Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I cut every other knobble off of 5 tyres the other day, took rather along time haha, Didn't notice much difference but I do run my tyres quite hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thehiphopsolidier Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 tryall did make one a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 yep thats them, im sure i was suprised how heavy they were when i first looked at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Those looked wicked but stock only. Stan Shaw ran one I think. Can't remember what bike though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 mods with hopes look lush! erm,hard to tell,but could be a profile too... Yep it was a profile. I liked that build was real playful. Nowadays I cut every single side nobbpe off my rear tyres. Gives a lot more spring and doesn't massively affect grip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials-Mikey Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Trying something out starting later in the week which'll hopefully put an end to all that for me... Just hope it doesn't go as badly as I think it might share ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 everyother knobble on a derkaiser will save you about 100g, improves grip and bounce. been very happy with them, second derkaiser ive done it to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 stops mud clogging tyres up and it can help on natural i think edit : this is what mark w said on an old thread "it definately does inprove grip off road, it allows more the object to get between the tread and get grip (especially helpful for sidehops). It also helps in mud/lose conditions where a normal tyre might get clogged up." Is that actually a direct quote? I don't remember saying that, and there are a load of spelling/grammatical mistakes in that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Is that actually a direct quote? I don't remember saying that, and there are a load of spelling/grammatical mistakes in that... hahah i just looked at it again, oops. Mark W Formerly Onzaboymark. Senior Member 19821 posts Location: Blackpool County: Lancashire Posted 19 January 2010 - 17:32 it definately does inprove grip off road, it allows more the object to get between the tread and get grip (especially helpful for sidehops). It also helps in mud/lose conditions where a normal tyre might get clogged up. Don't knock it till you've tried it That was Ali, but I agree with what he said I said he said I said he said. EDIT: Mindf**k, just merged the posts. Gargh. Like This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've cut all the side nobbles of my der kaiser when it was brand new, 225g was what it took off. Never got a chance to ride it with nobbles so can't comment, but definitely doesn't affect grip. Very bouncy, I'd say it possibly makes it more likely to puncture but I stuck another tube in there and it's fine. I'd do it again without even thinking twice. Oh and FamilyBiker that's a profile in the picture of the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've cut all the side nobbles of my der kaiser when it was brand new, 225g was what it took off. Never got a chance to ride it with nobbles so can't comment, but definitely doesn't affect grip. Very bouncy, I'd say it possibly makes it more likely to puncture but I stuck another tube in there and it's fine. I'd do it again without even thinking twice. Oh and FamilyBiker that's a profile in the picture of the ice. Looks fucjin minging though. How can you say say it's grippier if you didn't ride it before? Every other side nobble or full slick I reckon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Looks fucjin minging though. "yeah that's it i'm a looks whore" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 "yeah that's it i'm a looks whore" Haha jack why do you hate me so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Haha jack why do you hate me so much I'm only playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercofray Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Never got a chance to ride it with nobbles so can't comment, but definitely doesn't affect grip. If you didn't ride it before, how do you know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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