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New School BMX 2004 - Now => New School Park, Street & Dirt => Topic started by: Glen on July 15, 2009, 11:15 AM

Title: tyres
Post by: Glen on July 15, 2009, 11:15 AM: What would you recommend Fit FAF kevlar or Shadow Undertaker Kevlar - this is for the front, so I want 2.25
I do a fair amount of commuting from A to B so which ever lasts longer
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: SaMAlex on July 15, 2009, 11:37 AM: Revenge Kevlar :daumenhoch:

(if you like a smooth street/ramp tyre)
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: JT71 on July 15, 2009, 11:39 AM: Quote from: S&MAlex on July 15, 2009, 11:37 AM
Revenge Kevlar :daumenhoch:

(if you like a smooth street/ramp tyre)

never thought there would be a difference, but the revenge is fast and grippy.

not as grippy as my cheng shin kevlars primo copies, but faster.
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: JT71 on July 15, 2009, 11:47 AM: ah no, 2.1

sorry.

:'(
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Post by: madmike-bmx on July 15, 2009, 12:10 PM: alright glen

u want teh shadow man ... last for ever and grip like a c@nt
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: magna13 on July 15, 2009, 03:24 PM: What are Maxxis M-tread's like? ??? ???
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: lodge on July 15, 2009, 03:41 PM: I've ran rubens and FAF's both nice but the rubens last way longer. dont know about the shadow's.
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: oldschool rider on July 15, 2009, 04:44 PM: Quote from: magna13 on July 15, 2009, 03:24 PM
What are Maxxis M-tread's like? ??? ???

I run these just now and they are grippy but I'm changing to Khe Mac1 front and rear.

Steve.
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: magna13 on July 15, 2009, 05:02 PM: fancy doing a deal on your old m-tread's? :)

Zak
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: oldschool rider on July 16, 2009, 12:09 AM: Quote from: magna13 on July 15, 2009, 05:02 PM
fancy doing a deal on your old m-tread's? :)

Zak

Sure no probs mate, but I live in Mallorca SPAIN, think the postage might kill the deal. :LolLolLolLol:

Steve.
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: magna13 on July 16, 2009, 08:20 AM: Ahh. that might be a problem... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: JT71 on July 16, 2009, 08:27 AM: Quote from: oldschool rider on July 16, 2009, 12:09 AM
Quote from: magna13 on July 15, 2009, 05:02 PM
fancy doing a deal on your old m-tread's? :)

Zak

Sure no probs mate, but I live in Mallorca SPAIN, think the postage might kill the deal. :LolLolLolLol:

Steve.

surely you'll be at MK09 though? :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Robbo on July 16, 2009, 09:46 AM: Sorry for the hijack Glen,

I'm looking to buy new tyres soon, Fit FAF's or KHE premium street tyres?

Cheers
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Stodgy on July 16, 2009, 09:56 AM: FIT FAF all day long Robbo! They hold their shape even with 100psi in (i.e. keep the stated width)

The KHE are lighter, but tend to pinch flat and puncture easier.

If you want a grippy long lasting tyre though, go for the Federal Traction - awesome in both wire and kevlar and can be used for everything from dirt to park.

The Revenge are awesome for wood and park - grippy as hell and light.
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Robbo on July 16, 2009, 02:53 PM: Quote from: Stodgy on July 16, 2009, 09:56 AM
FIT FAF all day long Robbo! They hold their shape even with 100psi in (i.e. keep the stated width)

The KHE are lighter, but tend to pinch flat and puncture easier.

If you want a grippy long lasting tyre though, go for the Federal Traction - awesome in both wire and kevlar and can be used for everything from dirt to park.

The Revenge are awesome for wood and park - grippy as hell and light.

Hey Stodgy, funnily enough I'm looking at buying these through you, I'll log into the rad shop tonight and have a look.

What tyre size would you recommend, I was thinking 20"x2.1" for front and rear but heard running a narrower rear is a good thing??

Cheers :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Stodgy on July 16, 2009, 04:55 PM: You can run what ever feels good to you.

I run a 2.25 up front and a 2.1 at the rear. But 2.1 up front and a 1.95 on the rear suits most old schoolers.

A lot of the new school kids will try and run 2.3 both ends.

:daumenhoch:

I'll have them all at MK09 - so come have a butchers!
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: lazychubs on July 16, 2009, 07:12 PM: rob 2 fattys feels better ive always run em like that lol
Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Robbo on July 16, 2009, 07:32 PM: Quote from: Lazychubs on July 16, 2009, 07:12 PM
rob 2 fattys feels better ive always run em like that lol

I've had a few fatties before and they always seem to 'run' nicely.....LOL ;)