Best Mountain bike tires for me...

Question

I have a new Trek 4500 I just ordered a set of Halo STS wheels and am looking for a new set of tires. I want something that will last longer than the stock Bontragers that I have already pretty much trashed. I am a big guy at 6'7" 285...if that matters. I am usually on streets or paved trails but every now and then do some off road gravel and what not.

Answer 1

it seems like you do a lot of street riding and gravel so i would reccomend the maxxis holy rollers they are smooth and very well gripping for street and also for dirt and they are not very expensive hope you like them

Answer 2

The k***s of a true off ride tire are designed for dirt. The k***s simply dig into the dirt and provide a paddle like action. This works great in dirt. They wear much faster on asphalt.

You want a city / trekking / touring type tire.

The touring / trekking type tire will have a smooth center section and sometimes side k***s. I ride all the time on gravel packed bike trails on a touring tire without any difficulty. I have had great luck with Continental and Panaracer brand tires. I would check out the Continental Travel Contact tires at your local bike shop. Might be up your alley.

Answer 3

i think you should be stickin with training wheels