Outstanding puncture resistance and side stiffness due to our double belted polyester sidewall. DH tire suitable for high speed sections in all conditions.
Submitted by
ISRAEL
a Weekend Warrior
from BRONX NEW YORK Date Reviewed: March 14, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Bottom Line:
**
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Submitted by
Mike Lewis
a Weekend Warrior
from Pleasanton, CA Date Reviewed: April 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tarantula
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Sport Chalet
Strengths:
Grippy in mud, good on the street, Long tread life.
Weaknesses:
Uh.. The red fades? Punctures kinda easily.
Similar Products Used:
Fire XC, Bontrager Ranger (<-- DONT GET EVER!)
Bike Setup:
Trek 6700 Stock.. Except for replaced broken parts.
Bottom Line:
Good in mud, bottom line. Like all panaracers, good on the street when aired up. Fat and wide. Stable. Overall great for mud. Highly recommended.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Steamboat Springs, CO Date Reviewed: August 24, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Steamboat Ski and Bike Kare
Strengths:
Excellent Tires that grip when you need them and still roll smoothly
Weaknesses:
?
Similar Products Used:
You name the tire, Conti Vertical Pros, Enduro, Smoke Dart
Bike Setup:
Santa Crux Blur custom built with new XTR including Discs. I alos run Stan's tubeless system and love it.
Bottom Line:
Great tire that is compatible with Stan's tubeless. I use them all year long here in Steamboat Springs, CO. They perform from the mud in the spring, the dust sand and rocks in the summer and slippery leaves in the fall
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Submitted by
Robby
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin Date Reviewed: May 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek, Greenbelt, Rocky Hill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Very strong sidewall, kevlar bead, wide-high volume
Weaknesses:
Weight, $$
Similar Products Used:
WTB
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp
Bottom Line:
I am a big guy, why sugarcoat? My bike screams for mercy- And, I can be hard on equipment. This tire is built like a bulldozer. If you are looking for a tire that can take some abuse, look no further.
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Submitted by
Tim W
a Weekend Warrior
from Lithia, Fl. USA Date Reviewed: January 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Alafia River State Park, Carter Park, The TOE
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
heavy duty tires w/no slipping on the trails...
Weaknesses:
as far as riding i haven't experienced any yet, but they were a bear to put on the rim, i will dread the first time i get a flat on the trail and have to try to pry one side off.
Similar Products Used:
this is my first time w/panaracer tires...
Bike Setup:
full-suspension for XC riding...
Bottom Line:
These tires so far have been da'bomb. I don't slide around like i used to w/my old tires, i did not realize the difference it was going to make. i rode this past weekend @ Alafia River State Park(my local trail) and i was riding over roots and trails that i used to slide on which would cause me to come out of my clips quite a bit. now w/these tires i was not sliding, i was able to ride over most everything w/ease because i could stay clipped on and just go. you would have thought i was on a brand new bike that just cost me $4000+, but instead it was my same ole bike but w/brand new Panaracer DH tires. I know people talk about the extra weight being a factor, but i did not notice a difference at all w/the extra weight.
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Submitted by
jason
a
from modesto, CA Date Reviewed: November 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
maxxis minion 2.7 (ST) and high roller 2.5 (SRY)
Bottom Line:
i raced them at the sea otter (DH) twice and they did fine. plenty of grip for that mellow course. the sidewalls seem almost indestructable. they are a little narrow for an all-around DH tire. probably best in wet, sloppy conditions. i've tried them for trail riding and they are just too heavy! my first DH tire. i don't use them anymore. i'd rate them as "average".
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Submitted by
Dustin m
a Downhiller
from Sioux falls, SD Date Reviewed: August 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
great bear @ sioux falls
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
Godly on hard pack. Very easy to regain control if your tires slip. Also seems to shed mud real well.
Weaknesses:
none, I see all this about weighing too much, if you cant deal with an extra pound or two, you need to quit mountain biking and take up cycling.
Bike Setup:
trek fuel 80 03'
Bottom Line:
I'm very happy with these tires, beats the hell outta my stock ones. On hardpack they are insane, slips on sand (what doesnt?), not the greatest on wet grass (found out the hard way and scored a broken wrist and finger) But the bottom line is these tires are the sh*t, handle extremely well on dirt/rock. I've gone threw quite a bit of mud and the moment you hit dry dirt the mud sheds off right away.
Corners really well,fast and durable in almost all terrains...seemed pretty good on street. digs in where it needs to and has a low profile, re: tread. Alot like the Fire Xc's but MORE BEEF!
Weaknesses:
That it's not lighter,doesn't come in 3.5. All in all IT MOST DEFINITLY A GOOD TIRE.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer fire xc's and Fr(DOPE!),Kenda Cortez L3r(good and sticky on the street) and a few others.
It's a Great tire for the price...you get more than you payed for...Handles great and moves and cuts fast...a heavy blade for your rear tire.GET SOME! Watch AMN!!!
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Submitted by
dev
a Downhiller
from Los Altos, CA Date Reviewed: December 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Braille Trail
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
SuperGo.com
Strengths:
Stiff sidewalls, performance at low and high pressures, mud performance, climbing grip, all around grip, puncture resistance, and the list goes on.
Weaknesses:
????, I really have no complaints for these tires. I would love to see a 24" version for my new bike though. Some might complain of the weight on the hills but the climbing tread makes up for it.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Highrollers DH, WTB Raptors, WTB Mutano Raptor, Panaracer Fire XC, Panaracer Dart & Smoke, Nokian Gazz, Various Intense and Tiogas.
Bike Setup:
These tires (2.35s) are on the F/R of a Schwinn Moab with Rhino Lite rims and various other DH specific components. I also have a Pana Fire FR 2.4 on the front of my Big Hit now.
Bottom Line:
Great tires for the money and are way better than most of the more expensive tires as well. These tires hookup at high pressure better than most tires at low pressure. You can't beat this tread design. I've used them on loose dirt/sand, hardpack, wet logs, wet clay, and snow. They haven't let me down yet. You won't find a better tread design for freeride. Sweet.
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Felpur
a
from Bangor ME Date Reviewed: November 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
ones with drops
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
killer tires... feels like your glued to the ground traction to the max
Weaknesses:
umm the dont come in 2.5 or 2.6......
Similar Products Used:
a bunch
Bike Setup:
jamis dakkar expert and KHS Fetish
Bottom Line:
I have some kenda kolassals 2.6 downhill tires on my fetish and the panaracer's on my xc bike...the traction of the panaracers are actually better and I had to swap them over I couldnt believe it. By the way I live and ride in Maine. Up here we have a major mud season in spring and tons of roots, rock and technical riding and snow...no complaints I just wish I could get these tires in 2.6. I cant think of anyone who wouldnt benifit by these unless you bike a ton on the road or trails that look like sidewalks....
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Submitted by
andrew
a Downhiller
from riverside Date Reviewed: April 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any in moab
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
woodcrest bicycle center
Strengths:
EVERYTHING. THESE TIRES ARE AWSOME. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM. IN THE 4 YEARS I HAVE USED THEN I HAVE ONLY GOT 1 PINCH FLAT. I DO DROPS UP TO 25 FEET AND RIDE ALOT OF DH AND I RIDE ALL OVER THE WESTERN U.S. and i found if you dont want a 4 pound dh tire but a reliable dh tire that has bad a** traction then this tire is for u
Weaknesses:
absolutely none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
GIANT AC 2 WITH A 2003 BOXXER RACE
Bottom Line:
best tire for the money that doesnt weigh a ton.
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Submitted by
crash master
a Downhiller
from moreno valley Date Reviewed: December 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any in big bear/ sycamore canyon/ end of the world dh
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
woodcrest bicycle center
Strengths:
great tire. i have had only 2 pinch flats with the 2 years i have had the tires. don't wear fast. i ride every day and the tires last a year.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
tioga dh, michilen dh comp
Bike Setup:
turnner dh frame,with mrp roller,raceface dh crank, azonic hammer stem, azonic double wall riser bar, isis bottom bracket, sun singletrack rims, hays 8 inch hydrolic disc, shimano xtr hub
Bottom Line:
great tire
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Submitted by
chris
a Downhiller
from riverside Date Reviewed: December 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
snow summit/ all trails in big bear/ all local trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
woodcrest bicycle center
Strengths:
good tread, great tration, slow wear, i ride almost every day, and these tires last me a year.
Weaknesses:
a little hard to mount/dismount
Similar Products Used:
mixxis mobster
Bike Setup:
giant ac 1 with all xtr components, jr t, fith element rear shock, azonic shorty sten, azonic riser bar
Bottom Line:
Verry nice tire for the price. I have tried maxxis, tioga, wtb, other pannaracer tires and cujo. but i still come back to the dh pro, best tire for the places i ride
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David Wert
a
from Nor-Cal Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Have not had a flat since. Awsome forward bite
Weaknesses:
Slippery around the corners
Similar Products Used:
Lots of WTB
Bike Setup:
Bianchi Buss ss, Marz Z1 X-fly, Raceface, Titec, Paul
Bottom Line:
I ride heavy crosscountry light freeride. I bought them because I was told they would make the bike stick... Well my bike now weighs 23lb and it still slides around the tight fast stuff. It is a good tire just has it's specific application.
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Submitted by
Virginia Trials
a Downhiller
from Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tacketts Mill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
QBP
Strengths:
This tire rocks for trials as a rear tire. Its real fat, lets you run less air for better grip, fits gigantic fat rims like a charm.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy but who's counting
Similar Products Used:
I've tried them all. My trials is a blend of what I know of downhill, dual slalom, and cross country (before I found the light).
Bike Setup:
2000 Echo ES3 trials w/ VARIO rigid fork
Bottom Line:
Its a sweet rear tire for trials. Lots of pros use them, I cant complain about any of it. Get a deal on it, and its even better.
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Submitted by
zahid
a Weekend Warrior
from chestnut ridge Date Reviewed: October 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
very very good as a rear tire hard casing and oversized tread..... red strip....jk
Weaknesses:
horrible tire no grip very bad in wet conditions
Similar Products Used:
?
Bike Setup:
haro extreme X2 '01
Bottom Line:
exellent rear tire worth gettin' for the price... horrible front tire no traction. its not to big or small(2.3)
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Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Wakefield MA Date Reviewed: October 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
saugus river
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
QBP
Strengths:
traction, conering, braking, climbing, super tough sidewalls, deep tread...
Weaknesses:
you dont get added performance w/o added weight but this is coming from my mainly XC background
Similar Products Used:
IRC mythos XC, Specialized team master/team control, velociraptors
Bike Setup:
marin attack trail pro w/custom parts
Bottom Line:
Everything aside but the way the tire handles on the trail: This tire sticks to the ground where you need it, when you need it. Just pick a line and the tire follows, no questions asked. Climbs and corners in everything. Loose, hard pack, you name it this tire does it.
At 990g (at least thats what QBP lists them at) they're a little heavier than what im used to. This is definately felt on climbs where a 600g tire would get me up with ease. But that same tire would slip all over the place on the way down. This is not an XC racer's tire, nor is it an extreme DH tire. It just somehow manages to do everything inbetween.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Downhiller
from Fresno Date Reviewed: September 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
-Light (for a DH tire) -Very good pinch flat resistance -OK grip on rocks and logs
Weaknesses:
-Pathetic in loose conditions -Terrible in sand
Similar Products Used:
IRC Kujo (Great), Nokian Gazza jr. (Even Better), Nokian Gazza dual (Perfect for XC), Maxxis High Roller (fast)
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Super 8, white bros fork.
Bottom Line:
I rode these on a rental bike in Mammoth and thought they were almost complete garbage. In loose conditions they couldn't hold a line at all and they brake poorly. Drifting is a little sketchy but manageable and they do have very good side walls. The weight was nice too. They might do better in the more hard packed terrain of Bass Lake where I usually ride but my experience in mammoth, which I consider my ultimate testing ground, has made me shy away from these. I have never been impressed with panaracer tires and these are no different. The also seem to wear fast. Trying different tire pressure didn't help at all and I ran them at everything from rock hard to 20 psi and they still couldn't cut it.
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Submitted by
corey
a Weekend Warrior
from washington, DC Date Reviewed: September 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
DCurban
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
durability, rolling speed
Weaknesses:
tough to mount on certain rims
Similar Products Used:
fire XC
Bike Setup:
kona roast, marzocchi Z1 MCR
Bottom Line:
very grippy and confidence-inspiring on both dirt and concrete. i was surprised at how little rolling resistance these have! 6 months old and showing little wear.
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Submitted by
Simon Slater
a Cross Country Rider
from Bristol, UK Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mendips
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Bike, UK
Strengths:
Armoured side wall. Very good handling at speed-cornering second to none-good rolling, believe it or not!
Weaknesses:
None, but would be awsome with a central kevlar belt-but might prove top be too weaity- at over 1K grammes this is not a light tire!
Similar Products Used:
Hutch 'gators, Panaracer, Fire XC
Bike Setup:
Univega 594, XT F&R, Mavic D 521's.
Bottom Line:
These tires make you feel safe, no doubt about it, they can withstand hits that I've seen other tires kust give out on (armoured sidewall saves the day- and the ride) Tread very hard wearing, had these a year now and they have a lot of life yet. Great for XC and mega cool for the 'downies'.
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Submitted by
SoCAPhun SoCAPhun
a Downhiller
from OCBarrios Date Reviewed: February 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
If it has dirt, I like it!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Good traction, good rolling resistence, looks great, lasts a long time, lighter DH tire, decent overall strength.
Weaknesses:
I wouldn't run these on a super-high speed downhill race. If red is not your color, it would be a weakness.
Similar Products Used:
Pretty much all DH tires that are under 2.5"
Bike Setup:
Cortina DHE-8 with all the trimmings. Intense SLX with all the trimmings...this is my XC ride.
Bottom Line:
I can't believe people actually have negitive comments about the wieght for these tires. If you are one those riders who is concerned about wieght, what the hell you even considering a product that contain the letters DH! For folks like you, there are products clearly stated with the letters XC, probably in lower case letters to save that extra quarter of a gram for the paint. Anyways, back the to tires. Yeah, these are good. I've tried pretty much everything under the sun, and consider these a great practice/rec/trail downhill tire. But for serious racing or downhill at high speeds (over 40mph), I would go with something more beef and more solid. Other then that, can't beat these for the price vs. performance. Solid buy for anyone who actually knows how to ride and not complain about wieght.
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Submitted by
Martin A.
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson Date Reviewed: January 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Green Mtn
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
supergo.com
Strengths:
Really, really strong!!! haven't had a tear, or pinch flat even though I abuse these tires on rocky, cactus littered trails. Beats Nokian Gazz. and Tioga downhill tires for strength!
Weaknesses:
don't corner as well as nokians, but at least they hold up.
Bottom Line:
like them a lot!
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from CA Date Reviewed: December 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
supergo.com
Strengths:
-super grip
Bottom Line:
This is a follow-up to the one I did earlier. I took the tire up this weekend and it is awesome. I have never had so much traction before. I am still getting used to the new limits. There is a large switchback on the trail, and with my fire xc's, I could only enter at 20 mph and exit at 17mph, all the while the tires are sketchy and drifting. With the dh pro's, I can enter at 25 mph and exit at 21mph with stability. I can cut accross ruts through corners w/o a problem. When the tire does begin to drift, it is very stable and predictable. The only problem is the extra weight, which is definitely noticeable, but for the extra control and fun, the weight penalty is nothing.
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Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from California Date Reviewed: December 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Supergo.com
Strengths:
-Tuff -Light for DH -Sticky compound -Bright color -Wicked tread
Weaknesses:
-Hard to mount onto narrow rims
Similar Products Used:
fire xc's
Bike Setup:
xc bike. '97 manitou sx. hardtail. sun cr-18 rims
Bottom Line:
Welp, I just installed them today. They are huge. The lugs are about twice as large as that of the fire xc's. I haven't taken them off-road yet, but I will this weekend. They look mean and feel mean. Heavy, but I think it's worth it. It took a lot of effort to fit the tube properly onto my narrow rims because the tire's stiff sidewall prevented the bead to fold down into my rims. I rode it around a bit, and the weight is definitely noticeable compared to the fire xc's; accel is slower and so is braking, but I think I can make that up in downhill speed. Plus, the extra fun factor is what I'm looking for. So far, fairly impressed.
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Submitted by
Krazee Bi%ch
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY Date Reviewed: October 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Holy sh$t,do these tires GRIP!!Great mud-shedding capability,tracks unbelievably well,plush ride!Oh,and gotta love the RED SIDEWALLS....almost makes me orgasmic.
Weaknesses:
Added a half-pound of rotating weight to my Chameleon,but WHO CARES?!Barely fits in my Chameleon frame. I don't think they are made anymore.The Pyro replaced it.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire XC 2.1(kept pinching them),Nokian Gazz 2.1(ass-kicking tire!!)
Bike Setup:
S.C Chameleon
Bottom Line:
Liked the Fire XC's grip and fast roll,but hated how it got pinched so easily.After 8 months of problems with pinch-flatting,I said "screw this" and found these on clearance in Cambria.
SOLD:2 Panaracer Fire XC's
I can't help but LUV this tire!It just grips the trail like a giant squid.The extra weight is noticeable,but I don't mind it much anymore.After all my Gazz 2.1's weigh just as much.Bottom line,these kickass tires deserve every chile in the pot,as they are not too expensive,shed thick Northeastern mud like water off a duck's back,GRIP,GRIP,and DID I MENTION GRIP!!Kudos to Panaracer!!
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Submitted by
J. M. Dodd
a Weekend Warrior
from Mangilao, Guam, U.S.A. Date Reviewed: October 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
Excellent grip on dry surface. Side knobbies grab well. Sidewalls are firm under pressure. The red sidewalls are a nice touch. Haven't flatted with them on...yet.
Weaknesses:
Serious mud pack issues on sloppy surfaces. Only come in one sidewall color.
Similar Products Used:
Bontreger Jones 2.1 Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1
Bike Setup:
2001 Santa Cruz Bullit, Fox Vanilla RC, Marzocchi Z.1 MCR, Sun Rhyno Lites on King Discotec, King HS, Azonic PDW bar & Short stem, Hayes Hydro, Thomson post, Selle saddle, XT Shifters & Derailleurs, Raceface Turbine LP
Bottom Line:
I spent about six months on the 2.1's and on more than one occasion, I felt that these tires saved my a$$. After hitting just about everything that came onto my path with the 2.1's, I became very confident in the abilities of Panaracer to manufacture a quality tire. So, as evolution of the mountain bike tire goes, I trusted that the Fire DH 2.3's would live uo to my expectations...I was not disappointed. These tires may not be exactly perfect for serious DH riders, however, if your the type of rider who just loves to ride ( FREERIDER ) anytime/anywhere, can't be bothered by those among us who suffer from low self esteem & always believe that their oppinion is the word of some higher being, and is looking for a relatively wide all around performer, than ignor the petty weight penalty and buy a set of Fire DH Pro 2.3's. For all of us out there who just love the smell of the dirt...stay safe and never stop riding.
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Submitted by
zahid
a Weekend Warrior
from chestnut Date Reviewed: October 11, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
cambria bikes
Strengths:
grip GRIP GRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
people that think there downhillers and buy these tires
Similar Products Used:
i dont know. u tell me!
Bike Setup:
summit with alot alot of up-grades
Bottom Line:
great for everything ITHINK but the feel is amazign like im floating(<---not really but u get the idea)
i got them and u don't Hahahahaha!!
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA, USA Date Reviewed: September 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
northstar @ tahoe
Strengths:
Grips like nothin
Weaknesses:
none at all
Similar Products Used:
Anything you throw at me
Bike Setup:
stock hardrock other than the tires
Bottom Line:
At first I thought it may be a little bumpy on road with lots of psi and a rigid bike. I though it was a bit wide for xc. I was hel&* wrong, they fly on the street without being bumpy and not at all to wide.
GET THEM NOW!!!
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Submitted by
Jeffrey Jones
a
from Angier Date Reviewed: August 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
hog run
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
This tires grips like crazy. I bought a k2 animal and didnt like the bike until I put these tires on it. they grip like crazy and dont slide in mud and roots.
Weaknesses:
They may be heavy but the extra weight is worth it.
Bike Setup:
K2 animal with noleen forks xt components ,time pedal
Bottom Line:
If you want a tire that grips this is it.
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Submitted by
Erik Williams
a Downhiller
from Orange County, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
SuperGo
Strengths:
Awesome grip. Awesome feel. Corner on rails.
Weaknesses:
None other than weight. But its 2.3" wide, what do you expect?
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Team
Bike Setup:
2000 Enduro Pro
Bottom Line:
Great tire. No questions asked. Lasts and lasts.
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Submitted by
Afroman
a Downhiller
from Nor Cal Date Reviewed: August 13, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Strengths:
Built on the solid tried and true fireXC tread design.
Weaknesses:
Pinch flat prone. 2 in one ride... solved with fatter tubes..
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis DH Crap Tires. Lots of other over the years.
Bike Setup:
custom RM6 says it all.
Bottom Line:
These tires are great! I would never buy another pair of Maxxis tires after running these. Got two pinch flats, but i was running them a little low... Too heavy you say? Hell no.. These tires are worth every gram... I have to give them 5 flaming habaneros or death simply becuase they rule over anything I have every ridden.
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Oddball
a Weekend Warrior
from Mad About Mud Date Reviewed: May 26, 2001
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Jason Taylor
a Weekend Warrior
from Modesto, CA Date Reviewed: May 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any fast, technical downhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
1. traction 2. secure high speed cornering 3. great price at Supergo
Weaknesses:
1. weight (2 lbs.+ each)
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2001 Specialized Enduro Pro 2000 Manitou X-Vert super 2000 Stratos Helix Expert XT/XTR Sun Rhino Lites
Bottom Line:
So far I really love them! The weight is not that bad. If you are in shape you can use them for trail riding (I wouldn't get them if your mostly smooth XC). I have done some long, very steep climbs with them. Great on the corners (go fast with confidence). I bought them for Northstar, Downieville, & Auburn (technical downhill at high speeds). I love the reinforced sidewalls & high profile knobbies. They just make my bike feel beefy & sturdy. Can't beat 'em for $25 each at Supergo!
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Submitted by
peter
a Downhiller
from Cali Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Cool looking Super strong Tracks like a moose I ran it at 25 psi
Weaknesses:
Heavy Heavy and a bit heavy But only if your a weight freak, i peronally just loose a pound off my stomach to ride these babies.
The bomb(proof). This thing is incredible, as for the weight, dude, go work out some and loose more weight like that, Tracks like nothing else i know short of a full blown 3 inch tires (which are a pain in the posterior to use). I can go just a bit faster with these. I rode over a bunch of stuff even cactus and not even a scratch. If you freeride get these. I ran it at 25 psi for one day just to see what woukd happen, i cornered like a jackrabbit, and accelarate like a cow. Don't try it unless your lightweight.
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Submitted by
Kevin Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Three Stage, Kolapore, Ravenshoe
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
This tire is amazing. Stiff sidewalls, can run at low psi, unbelieveable traction on steep downhills and when you are heavy on the breaks. Decreases stopping distance at high speeds.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy, however, it is only a couple ounces....barely noticable.
Similar Products Used:
Cujo
Bike Setup:
Proflex, girvin forks, xt components
Bottom Line:
If you are looking to optimize downhill and high speed single track grip and handling, get a Panaracer Fire DH. No need to look at anything else.
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Submitted by
paul
a Weekend Warrior
from waterbury, vt Date Reviewed: March 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
bruning sphere
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
stole from boss or IRIE cycles
Strengths:
kick ass tire! low pressure makes it handle like a dream only had one flat with that tire and that was my bad.
Weaknesses:
not red enough. not as good as tiogas dh but cheaper because i stole it from my boss a year ago
Similar Products Used:
tioga dh
Bike Setup:
'98 k2 4000 with marzocchi z1 qr 20, hayes disc and after market market components
Bottom Line:
get one
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Submitted by
Rick Hutchison
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver,B.C. Date Reviewed: November 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Strengths:
Bulletproof, handle well in virtually any conditions, clear mud quite well. Allow me (225 lbs.) to run these tires at 32lbs. psi which of course means better handling.
Weaknesses:
Double the weight of my previous tires, the Fire XC Pro 2.1 which can clearly be felt on climbs. However, for the peace of my mind I get on the back of the hill I wouldn't trade back for anything!
Similar Products Used:
Lots!!!
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Tazmon, Marzocchi, XTR, Race Face, Grimeca System 8 disks With XT hubs.
Bottom Line:
A great tire for clydesdales/freeriders etc. Probably too narrow for true downhillers.
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Submitted by
Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Sullivan Singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Helens Cycle
Strengths:
an abundance of traction both up and downhill predictable on off-campers so far flatproof and I get a lot of flats
Weaknesses:
slow on climbs, heavy
Similar Products Used:
Wtb motoraptor 2.4 and Fire xc 2.1
Bike Setup:
Bullit w/ bomber Raceface;Chris King; Shimano; Hayes; Time
Bottom Line:
This tires great if your into freeriding or downhill. Los Angeles terrain is very dry and dusty for most of the year so you need a tire that has a lot of traction but something that will roll nicely. Off-campers tend to scare me after a nice accident on Will Rodgers a year ago. I can now say that I have the confidence to go at them again and with speed because I find this tire to be so predictable. If your looking to break records going uphill get the xc 2.1.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Victoria mountain bike
Strengths:
wide, strong, tough, grip well, doesnt collect mud, cool red goes well with my red bike
Weaknesses:
slightly heavy, but then again more inertia, huge white logo
Similar Products Used:
fire xc pro, specialized bradley
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper, discs, xverts
Bottom Line:
Excellent tire for all conditions, wet, dry, mud, dirt, sand, river crossing, chick magnet, etc. donot buy if you're a wimp who buys a mountain bike to ride around the city or a paranoid weight conscious mtber that scraps the paint off your bike just to save some weight
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Submitted by
Mike S
a Weekend Warrior
from Knoxville ,TN Date Reviewed: September 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any Slalom Course
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Fast rolling/ cushy/ grips excellent /mounts good/direction can be rotated ft-bk/
Weaknesses:
n/a
Similar Products Used:
Intense 2.3/2.7 the 2.7 rocks for DH..
Bike Setup:
Black AZONIC ds1.-Azonic 1.5" red riser/XTR-ti cassette/Marin 6061 cranks/Oury grips/Avid 2.5's/etc..
Bottom Line:
I'll keep running these tires forever so I know exactly what the grip is anytime!!!May try XC 2.1's too..For slalom the 2.3's rule with Intense 2.3 tubes.I use this setup for XC too,I hate flats & chain derailments...red sidewall is kickin..
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Submitted by
mtnbikej
a Cross Country Rider
from So. Cal. Date Reviewed: August 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere you can ride at night.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$43.00
Purchased At:
Switchback Cyclery
Strengths:
Strong Corners on rails Can ride over any terrain without worry of punctures Low rolling resistance(at least for a 2.3)
Weaknesses:
Heavy Large knobbies cause a bit of harsh ride Pain in the ass to mount/remove Installing on fork with brakes other than discs is tight
Similar Products Used:
First DH tire that I have run. WTB Velociraptor WTB Velocitraptor Laser Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1 IRC Mythos Specialized Team Comp Bontarager Revolt SS Bontrager Jones
These tires rock. With the larger contact patch on the front wheel, it makes for more traction through the corners. Front end no longer digs into sandy areas. Tire just floats over sand and loose dirt. the rubber on the knobbies is quite thick so you can ride over just aout anything without worry of getting a flat. They have low rolling resistance, at least low compared to other 2.3 and larger tires.
On the downside, these things are kind of heavy. Can definately feel the difference between the Fire XC Pro and the Fire DH Pro. I have disc brakes so getting them on the fork is no problem. However if you are using V-Brakes, it will be really tight. The casing in thick and heavy so mounting them on the rim is a real chore.
Go out and buy them. Definately worth it.
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Submitted by
buzzy buzzard
a Downhiller
from STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO Date Reviewed: August 18, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
HARRY in steamboat ski and bike kare
Strengths:
these tires rock!! it like being on a rails just cooking down creakside and they look wild as hell on my black and red klein.
Weaknesses:
none so far and i know snakebites will be no more
Bike Setup:
2000 klein mantra with the manitou sx forks and the dx pedds
Bottom Line:
hey if you got the money like 45 or so go see harry and tell him the painter says these tires rock and you need a set.
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Submitted by
jeff billard
a Downhiller
from steamboat Date Reviewed: August 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
great tread
Weaknesses:
can;t find one
Similar Products Used:
all of them
Bike Setup:
ellsworth full suspension.
Bottom Line:
this tire rocks routt county every trail i ride it keeps asking for more.
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Submitted by
Joachim
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
IRC Missiles
Bike Setup:
Custom Racer-X, White Brothers
Bottom Line:
I use this DH tire for cross country. At 230lbs, 6'4" and riding a huge custom frame, I learned that DH tires are the only choice for me. DH tires provide the grip and control I need for having fun at fast speeds. Regarding grip and control, the IRC Missile was as great as the FirePro. I personally felt that the FirePro rolls more efficiently, thus faster.
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Submitted by
Doug
a Downhiller
from Rutland, VT Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Excellent mud clearance, awesome traction on grassy/dirt slopes, no flats yet even at low pressures, durable tread.
Weaknesses:
Construction--They are falling apart. They special poly belt is separating from the rest of the tire on both the front and rear. There is a crack all the way along the edge of the belt that looks like dry rot. I seriously doubt it is dry rot however, since the tires are only a month old and I don't store my bike outside in the sun and rain.
Similar Products Used:
Tioga DH
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Pipeline, Marzochi z3 qr20, XT/raceface drivetrain, Rhyno Lites, Fire DH's, Nokian DH tubes.
Bottom Line:
These tires perform well in almost any conditions except very wet stuff where pretty much all tires slide around. The treads are wearing very slow. I ride these tires at ski resorts, urban assault, and yes, even XC. They work well but I'm afraid they are going to disintegrate in the near future. I am giving them a poor rating because products that cost as much as these tires should not fall apart. I have e-mailed Panaracer and am waiting to hear whether or not they will replace them. If they do I hope the new ones don't fall apart as well. I'll submit another review when I hear back from Panaracer to let you know how their customer service stacks up.
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Submitted by
adam
a Downhiller
from berkeley Date Reviewed: August 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
side-o, moesoer slalom
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
turns very well, light weight, looks cool, cleans mud out well, and works in my very loose slalom conditions, fast
Weaknesses:
doesn't mix well with low pressure
Similar Products Used:
michelen wildgripper hot s wtb veloceraptors
Bike Setup:
azonic ds1, full lx, Z3 flylight 100, rhyno lites, titec, gt piston stem on crobar, oury, husslefelt chainguide
Bottom Line:
works well for slalom
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Submitted by
tom
a Downhiller
from ca Date Reviewed: July 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
big bear
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
the wear rate is prety slow
Weaknesses:
they do not grip on wet surfaces, kevlar cant ride them flat pinch easy to small
Similar Products Used:
maxxis
Bike Setup:
dh/freeride
Bottom Line:
good tires for freeride but not for downhill
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Submitted by
Roman
a Weekend Warrior
from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any trail i get to ride on ! ! !
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
great looks(red!), awesome grip in all conditions! not as expensive as intense tires, and way the hell lighter than any intense, tioga etc. great for trials, downhilling, free riding, and technical cross-country
Weaknesses:
could be lighter (like the kenda kinetics, 800g ! ) not as grippy in wet wooden benches. If you're a gram-counting sissy, these aren't for you!
Similar Products Used:
kenda kinetics, tioga dh, intense dh 3.5"
Bike Setup:
2000 norco team trials, marzocchi super fly.
Bottom Line:
these are THE tires for any trials rider!!!!
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Weekend Warrior
from Covina, CA USA Date Reviewed: June 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
uptown/downtown
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
It says 2.3 and it is truely a 2.3. It looks sweet on the front of my rig. A big ol' fat tire that rolls over everything. Can run low psi, corners well, hooks up! Makes me feel cool.
Weaknesses:
None, unless a little weight scares you...
Similar Products Used:
Michelin Wildgrippers, Specialized Team Whatevers, Tioga Psyco "if you ride these" Edge, Pani Pyros...
Bike Setup:
FSR, Marzocchi Z4 Bomber, Race Face System Stem, Azonic PDW risers, Avid Arch Rival 5.0/2.0L SD, LX drivetrain, Shimano 323s, Specialized Body Geometry Saddle, Panaracer Fire DH PRO/Panaracer Fire XC & FATBOY grips
Bottom Line:
I was looking for a bigger tire to run up front, something wider than a 2.1. I tried the Pani Pyro 2.25, which is a sweet cushy tire, but its more like a 2.0. Anyways my LBS was running a special on the DH Pro ($34.99) so I gave it a try. I have been stoked on my Fire XCs for a while and the DH Pro has all the advantages of the XC with the plus of being a fat tire. This tire does it all. I do alot of urban assault as well as trail riding and this baby hasn't let me down once. With the DH upfront and the XC in the rear I'm stylin'...go get some DHs!!!
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from bridgnorth UK Date Reviewed: May 7, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong, grip well, never had a pinch, looks good
Weaknesses:
costly.
Similar Products Used:
tyoga dh
Bike Setup:
dh rig, 6.5 inch each end
Bottom Line:
I used to run tyoga DH's and they were good in dry weather but when it rain they were crap, they slid all over hte place and grip was appaling, so I went out an got me a pair of fire dh pro's and I have not had a problem since, the accelerate well, brake well, and corner well. these tyres have given me alot of confidence and have not failed me yet.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Montclair, Virginia Date Reviewed: April 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
2.3 inches wide, sheds mud easily, grips hard into corners. The width helps plow through that deep east coast mud(I run the FireDH pro on the front, with a FireXC pro in the rear).
Weaknesses:
At 1050g, its not the lightest tire out there, but if it performs well, than who cares about weight.
Bike Setup:
98 Fisher Big Sur, 9 speed XT drivetrain, Azonic risers, Titec Stem, SDG Bel Air saddle, Panaracer FireDH front, FireXC pro rear
Bottom Line:
This tire rips. When I purchased my bike about a year ago I put a set of wildgripper comps on, and I just wasn't getting the traction that i needed. They were light, but I decided to swap those out for something more burly-the DH pro on the front, and I put an XC pro in the rear, to help a little with rotational weight. That tire is great, too. With this tire I feel more confident in high speed turns. It works well in mud. I can plow an easy line through a mud hole, and the 2.3" width makes a path for my 2.1" rear XC to follow right through. So if you're a cross-country/trail rider and you're concerned about weight, this may not be the tire for you. But if you want to rip and leave your buddies in the dust then give it a shot.
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Submitted by
OLLY DOWNES
a Weekend Warrior
from DEVON Date Reviewed: March 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
HAYLE DUEL (LANDS END)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
LOOK GOOD GREAT COLOUR GOOD GRIP OK IN SLIPERY MUD GREAT TIRE
Weaknesses:
PRICE WEIGHT COULD BE LIGHTER
Similar Products Used:
TIOGA WTB MICHELIN
Bike Setup:
GIANT WITH WTB DH110
Bottom Line:
GREAT ALL ROUND TIRE IF U HAVE THE CASH BUY
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Submitted by
James Kennedy
a Weekend Warrior
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: March 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Riding around Tai Mei Tuk
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Beefy tread with well reinforced knobs Nice grippy compound for rocks, both wet and dry Well reinforced sidewalls Fits the GT LTS
They guy who said that they didn't grip on wet surfaces must be confused cos I have had a lot of success with these tyres on wet surface including rock.
No pinchflats yet.
Climbs and brakes well on all surfaces.
Look great.
Nice deep tread for mud etc.
The also fit the GT LTS by mere mm (no probs with mud jamming up the rear tyre / frame yet.)
I bought them for HKD200 each (about USD26) at this price they are GRET value for money.
As for being too heavy, the performance benefits far outweigh the weight. I didn't notice the extra weight at all.
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Submitted by
MIKE S
a Downhiller
from Knoxville , TN Date Reviewed: February 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
LONGMIRE
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fast pedaling--Looks killer--Not as heavy as Intense 2.35- Easy to mount,compared to Intense--
Weaknesses:
Little "WORMY" in mud under leaves-But not too bad !
Similar Products Used:
Intense 2.35 60 compound-too soft for me ..
Bike Setup:
Marin B-17 -Monster T -mavic 321's-- HOPE 04 brakes..
Bottom Line:
I'm going to race with them.Thought about going bigger ft.and rear--but these tires are good,---Flatted the FRONT at 32 psi with Intense tube, but no problems at 35 psi....I might try a bigger front?
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Submitted by
Mr Huck
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario Date Reviewed: December 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Any trail on which I get to ride!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
2.3 wide, great float on loose stuff excellent tread for both urban riding and trails climb great, brake great, carve phenomenally, awesome red sidewalls and huge logo.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy! (1050 grams for the kevlar bead!!)
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Smoke/Dart combo, Continental Leader Pro/Cross Country combo, Michelin Wild Gripper Hot S
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain RM6 with Marzocchi Z1 Bam QR20, race face Turbine Cranks, and XT shifters and derailleurs
Bottom Line:
These are awesome tires for my bike! I've seen tires that were labelled 2.3 that were way fatter (eg. IRC Missle), but they are definitely fatter than my 2.1's, so I'm happy! I like the fact that the tread isn't just a bunch of randomly placed lugs that look cool but work like crap.
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Submitted by
Nutter
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: December 9, 1999
Favorite Trail:
South Mountain - National
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Treads Thick wall Kevlar bead Lighter than other DH tires
Weaknesses:
Little heavy for free riding.
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos WTB Velociraptors Kenda
Bike Setup:
C'Dale F2000
Bottom Line:
Riding in AZ at South mountain destroys tires. The sharp close rocks and the cactus do quite a number on tires. I have lost so many treads off the other tires that I have used on National and Mormon trails. These rule. Same kind of riding and not a single tread lost. It grips the rocks and dirty very well. Going up and coming down are much more fun with these tires. They break great and grip just as well. They are a little heavy though, but what would you expect from a DH tire. No flats yet either, which was a common occurance with the others. Highly recommend them to any heavy duty desert/rock rider. Haven't tried them on wet surfaces though.
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Submitted by
Shane hastings
a Weekend Warrior
from Healdsburg CA Date Reviewed: November 19, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
traction and controling turns are perfect.
Bottom Line:
This tire cost a pretty penny but it was worth it. It;s the best tire i have ever owned. It cost me $45 with kevlar bead and deserves 5 chilies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
TIM KEATIN
a Cross-Country Rider
from DENTON,TX Date Reviewed: October 17, 1999
Favorite Trail:
ERWIN PARK
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
STIFF SIDEWALL,HARD COMPOUND,RED!
Weaknesses:
NOT GOOD IN WET WEATHER
Similar Products Used:
TIOGA
Bike Setup:
GT XCR 2000 Z3 LT QR-20, SUPERTUBE
Bottom Line:
WORKS GREAT AS A FEERIDE TIRE HERE IN TEXAS. HANDLES EVERYTHING WELL.I TACOED MY FRONT WHEEL AND THE TIRE DID'NT FLAT! I'D SAY THAT'S IMPRESSIVE. GOOD TIRE,SEEMS TO WEAR WELL, AND GOOD TRACTION.
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Submitted by
Noel Buckley
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: July 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
stiff and anti-pinch flat sidewalls. excellent traction in dirt and on dry rock. hard rubber means tread has long life
Weaknesses:
hard rubber means that tire is not suited for slick or wet surfaces. has trouble - washes off of roots, and will slide out on wet rock and mulchy soil
Similar Products Used:
Intense Tire, IRC Kujo, ElGato, Missile
Bike Setup:
1999 Heckler with Z 1 fork
Bottom Line:
This is a great tire for it's inteded purpose: hard packed dirt courses that are dry. It works great when it can dig in, or on rock surfaces. However, it will slide off of smooth DRY roots, and anything that is wet, making for difficult control in technical sections. If you life where it doesn't rain much, then deffinately consider this tire. If you life in an area that is often wet, then consider the IRC kujo/el gato, or the Intense (these will also wear faster, since they are softer rubber). I am switching back to a Kujo/ El Gato combination, because these tires are just too unpredictable in our frequently wet situations. However, if I lived in south western California or somewhere like that, then I would have to give them thumbs up. I would also say that there pinch flat resistance is not quite as good as the IRC tires, but the Panaracer has slightly stiffer sidewalls (not as stiff as the Intense however), and can be run at very low pressures (i.e. 15 Psi is no problem for me - a 195 lbs guy).I give these a rating of 3 chillies because they would get 5 chillies on fast dry courses, and 1 chillie on wet slimely courses.
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Submitted by
Froggy
a Racer
from Bethel,Ct Date Reviewed: June 30, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great Grip Cool Color Good Dual Slalom tire
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
IRC Kujos Michelin DH
Bike Setup:
99 Azonic DS1 Bombshell Bad Betty
Bottom Line:
So Far these tires work well. I will follow after a few more competive races on different surfaces. But as of now these tires are the real deal!!
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