If anyone was at the Xterra WC last year, you know that "muddy" was an understatement. I'm wondering what tires people are looking at for this years race, given that it could be anything from hardpack to chocolate pudding trail conditions? Ideally I'd like to chose a good all around tire prior to race day, but likely I'll end up heading out with more than one set, just in case.
Last year I ran a Maxxis Forekaster 2.35" which I felt had great grip but was too wide and lead to frame clearance issues/clogging. The 2.2" size comes in at barely 2.0" on my wheels and that's a bit narrower than usually I prefer.
I've been riding some Vittoria Barzo tires and so far I am a huge fan but only have one muddy ride on them. They seem to do well in the muck but my sample size is limited.
What else is out there worth looking at?
Last year I ran a Maxxis Forekaster 2.35" which I felt had great grip but was too wide and lead to frame clearance issues/clogging. The 2.2" size comes in at barely 2.0" on my wheels and that's a bit narrower than usually I prefer.
I've been riding some Vittoria Barzo tires and so far I am a huge fan but only have one muddy ride on them. They seem to do well in the muck but my sample size is limited.
What else is out there worth looking at?