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What tire should I get?
blueoval:
I have been running the Maxxis desert IT for about 6 rides now. It wears really well. Last ride was a lot of sharp rocks and hills and it did tear part of a couple of knobs, but for the terrain we were on I would have expected much more tire wear. It wasn't very expensive and I feel it is a good value for the money. IMO
Goat:
I was looking at the MT44. Looks like a sweet tire. I think it will throw mud like crazy. I'm always the leader :D
I was also looking at the Desert IT. Looks like it would be a hard tire to destroy and by the sounds of it, it is.
Thanks guys. I'm not sure which to try first.
stroke.n.smoke:
I ran the Maxxis IT for a season and didn't like it, but we ride alot of different terrain, lots of grassy softer dirt and dirt trails, not much rocky stuff or roads. It seemed to pack with mud especially the front and was a little sketchy when wet. I then went to the Maxxis SI (soft intermediate) and found it way better for the riding I do. It has the knobs spaced apart more than the IT which helps clean better I guess. I am happy with that tire but I thought if it was good then a Maxxis SM (sand and mud) soft terrain tire would be even better but I haven't used it yet. Just got it today in the mail. It looks like it will throw dirt well but I am a little concerned about the ability to side hill with it. It is pretty much a paddle tire. I hope it works well as these Maxxis tires always seem to make my fingers bleed when I change them. They seem to wear well and last good. The other reason I run the Maxxis is tire size choice. The 120/90/19 rear isn't too common these days and Maxxis has all tires availible in this size for the rear.
RM_Rider14:
Maxxis Desert IT, no question.
greencannon:
For the terrain your riding A Kenda Millville 120/90/19 at 12-13psi will provide you with some arm dislocating hookup.... :evil:
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