I was wondering what everyone is using for downhill tires? I really like Maxxis Minion's but the price has gotten out of hand in my opinion, and I will not spend that much money on a tire that will last one season.
I have made a post in another forum and I have gotten a good response on the Kenda Nevegal's. I have found them for a good price but I have not bought them yet.
I thought that I would make one more post to see what everyone's opinion or what they are using before I buy.
The area I live in, the tires need to be pretty much good in everything.
You should try out the Kenda's or a nice pair of Bontrager Connections as i use these and they are good for everything. These tires offer really good off- road connection as well as good snow traction. City driving is nice and mute with the Bontrager's as i said i also use these.
In the past I have had new tyres for every race. Training rides in between races would chop tyres to bits. Generally I would tear off/undercut corner knobs.
The best lifetime came from Michelin <sp?> DH tyres.
Big equals lots of grip but slow. Small means a bit less grip but more speed.
When I use to race DH I had my best results on 2.35s. Lets face it most DH course that us mortals race are a bit tamer than a world cup DH. A good 2.35 will grip well and still roll quick enough to make time on the painful pedaling sections.
I ended up getting the Kenda Nevegals 2.7's. I love them! They have been great in every condition and I have almost a full season on them and they still look like a brand new tire!
