What To Look For When Choosing A New MTB Tyre? Mountain Bike Tyre Talk | Ask GMBN Tech

What should you look for when choosing a new mountain bike tyre? Which is the most important when considering tubeless, grip, or rolling resistance? Can you setup non tubeless tyres as tubeless? Doddy is back to answer all of your MTB tech questions 🔧

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[bbluefin]

#AskGMBNTech Hi Doddy, can u explain rim widths, inner outer etc and tire widths ranges that can fit to the various inner width of the rims? thanks

[isaidgooddaysir]

In reference to lower TPI's: "a bit weak really" - The higher the TPI the lower the puncture resistance, and lower the general resilience - not the other way round - As the threads in a lower TPI tyre are literally thicker. But the higher the TPI the greater the degree of suppleness of tyre, and a generally better ride quality. - Seriously guys surely you know this.
Edit: Added thread thickness info.

[olegpetelevitch]

27, 5 perfect ! Im running tubeless Shalwbes with all round tyres nobby ! the newest set up !

[polishguywithhardtospellna]

backpedal chain drop is a common issue and a "benefit" of 1x drivetrain. LoveMTB tested 3 chains and some are better than others

[Max-pttx]

Another great episode Doddy. Explained the tyre dilemma well

[hobmarg]

I'm sure Doddy knows, but back pedaling chain drop can also be related to chainline. Even with a perfectly adjusted deraileur, straight hanger, brand new chain/cassette if the chainline is off from the chainring/BB spacing you can have it drop on back pedal.

[shawnwells]

Bollocks on 'tubeless ready' tires - I've heard the same spiel from bike shop 'experts'. I've successfully run cheap Kenda tube types with the same amount of sealant that high end tubeless casing Schwalbe tires required. Just this week I successfully mounted old tube style, 60 TPI WTB Bronsons on my 2009 era 26" Mavic 717 tube only rims - theoretically impossible, but after two hard rides, they're completely airtight. It's a tricky setup, as those old rims have that gap where the ends of the rim are just tacked together, requiring perfect rim tape/tire bead alignment, but it's not impossible. Any decent sealant will permeate tire walls in about 24 hours.

[andigamisch.]

I've the Continental Baron and it's a very good allround tire!
good flat protection
and good durable rubber

[infradad]

The channel is great, I just started getting into MTB. All the video's really help, especially the tech video's about maintenance. I'm currently building up my tools, as I want to do all my own maintenance. Also running an older bike (2012 Giant Trance), it's in good shape put I imagine will need to be well maintained to stay that way.

[Trainman]

I’ve been riding Continental Mountain Kings front and rear for the past few months, and they roll fast and grip well here, which is impressive because all my trails are covered in sand! The one thing you definitely need to know before purchasing is that (at least in 29”) the tire is .2 inches narrower than advertised, so the 2.2 inch is actually 2.0, and the 2.4 is actually 2.2.

[pawewielgus]

Doddy you were wrong on 8:40 Coen Dost question, he’s asking for back pedaling. It seems his chain line isn’t perfect so it’s quite natural the chain drops from biggest rear cog.

[Allison_Burgers]

Coen Dost When you are in the largest cog and you pedal backwards the chain falls down it is because of cross chaining i suggest you try experimenting some spacers in your crankset so the chain line won't be so stressed.

[just]

Chain falling off in big cog when _backpedalling_ is almost always chainline a bit far outboard. Move BB/spindle spacers is possible (e.g.: Raceface), or put some thin spacers/washers between the chainring and crank.

[Qyoon]

I am running Hutchinson front and rear.
27.5" Cobra 2.10 127 Tpi Front Tubless
27.5" Python2 2.10 127 Tpi Back Tubless

On MavicCrossMax Elite, works like a charm for XC !

[calebhill]

I run the maxxis Ardent on my front and the maxxis crossmark on my rear this is a great set up and i would highly recommend it
And for my race set i use the schwalbe nobby nic on the front and the rapid ralph on the rear agian really good combo

[bobdixon]

The prefect set up for my 29 inch nukeproof mega is Michelin wild enduro on the front and a wild am on the rear you get the grip on the front and support in the rear

[bretskay]

Doddy, whats your opinion on the ever changing rim to tire sizing? I've got a set of 27.5 stans major (38 internal) setup with 2.8 tires that are great in the right conditions but would like to put 2.5 for the majority of the time. It seems every manufacturer of wheels/ tires has a different opinion on rim to tire compatibility, thoughts? #AskGMBNTech

[leonzandbergen]

On my serious Rockville hardtail comp series upgraded hydraulic disc bike I use the default tyres they are the meghna 2620 tyres 27.5 inch with 2.5inch width the tube in it is quite robust also and the tyres are in it are quite durable and for a Schrader tube setup they hold the air amazingly well I last pumped it up on Monday when I first got the bike and it's still brick solid i pumped them up to 55psi took it on trails and canal paths I had the speed, durability grip and comfort out of these German made tyres the rims are amazing stock also my gear set is a 3by 8 drive drain the shimano tourney 2019 model it's a medium end set but stock the shifting is precise with no delay and fast firing shimano thumb shifters i enjoyed the serious Rockville comp series better than most British made high end mtb bikes I paid 429 quid for the comp series by serious out of bikester online shop

[pokerchannel]

Dear sir: I am about to take off on an bikepacking trip tonight. I will be in the dirt tonight in a tent. In the AM, I plan to summit blue mountain in Grand Terrace. You can literally google blue mountain in grand terrace california and see the summit I plan to do in the morning. I will be base camping tonight, and leave my pack at base. Cheers. I am going to have soooo much fun! I don't bring stoves. I soak my food and eat my food. : ) cheers.