This versatile DH tire suits riders seeking a durable, all-condition tread and tough sidewall construction for long days of lift-accessed gravity riding.
Submitted by
mtbkid15
a Downhiller
from Arizona Date Reviewed: July 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anything with jumps and drops
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
my shop
Strengths:
awesome grip, thick sidewall, sticks
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Marzochi tires, wtb timberwolves
Bike Setup:
'06 Iron Horse 7point3, '08 66 RC3, '08 Rocco WC, King iso hubs
Bottom Line:
These are probably the best tires I have ever ridden. So smooth and they have great grip in very loose corners, sand slick-rock pretty much anything you throw at them. Great fr/dh tire because they stick so good on landings.
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Submitted by
J
a Weekend Warrior
from BC Date Reviewed: April 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Solid with good grip in dry conditions.
Weaknesses:
Limited grip in wet conditions.
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Minion DHF 3C, Kenda Nevegal Stick-E.
Bike Setup:
SX Trail
Bottom Line:
Fine tire when it's dry... use something else for the wet.
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Submitted by
go-ride
a
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: September 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
National
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
This review is for the new '08 Chunder Control 2.2 2bliss tire.
Great grip on the rocks. As a front tire it holds a high speed line with great confidence. Big volume tire for a 2.2 (like most knobby Specialized tires I've tried)
Weaknesses:
Maybe not a great roller. This is compared to my worn down Conti Vert Pro 2.35 tire that I had on the rear. This is not really a weakness, it just is what it is. My Conti seems to have harder rubber, plus is was worn down so I do notice a difference in effort needed to get up the short steeps.
Similar Products Used:
Many knobbie tires not meant for speed. Nevegal, the Vert, Enduro 2.4 ust, etc.
Bike Setup:
All mountain set up, whatever that means.
Bottom Line:
I run these both front and back now at 30psi. A bit more of a challenge effort wise on the ups but the rear traction is great. The type of riding I do i the Phoenix area means I'll gladly give up a bit of rolling resistance for a sure footed tire. This fits that bill.
I was running a 2bliss 2.4 Enduro on front but this tire scared the crap out of me on the way off camber slick rock areas of Moab, like Bartlett wash. So I thought I'd lood for something with a slightly more rounded profie and just a bit smaller volume. This Chunder works for that. I liked it so much that I went back the next day to get one for the rear. Tire holds a line very well at speed on loose over hardpack, which is all I ride locally. It's smaller than the Enduro but big enough. In fact it is every bit as big as the 2.3 Conti is replaced on the rear.
I think this 'Chunder Contro' is a scaled down version of the d/h Chunder tire. If you're looking for a big knobbied tire thats not 'too big', this might work for you.
I'm a little worried about the sidewalls as they seem thin. I ride extremely rocky trails, but so far so good!
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Submitted by
kbw
a Cross Country Rider
from sj,ca Date Reviewed: August 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
any that go up and down
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$37.00
Purchased At:
LBS-Trailhead
Strengths:
meaty treads, roll well, hook up
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy
Similar Products Used:
WTB, IRC, Conti, Onza, Trek, Bontrager
Bike Setup:
00 FSR xc, x-link, bombers, a push'ed r3 (awesome) and lots of other goodies
Bottom Line:
was using IRC claw comp on rear. Probably my favorite rear tire ever. The Chunder Control, which i am told replaced the Pro, is a very generous 2.2. I rolls well on pavment and hard pack and was nice match in cornering to my 2.4 WTB Mutano in the front. I am running Mavic 223s and it got a bit squirmy when under inflated, but that is to be expected with a narrow rim. In a perfect world I would ask for slightly less volume and the same knob height.
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Submitted by
Ron Ekas
a Cross Country Rider
from Glen Ellen, CA USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
It's my secret
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Tough side walls, super thorn proof with just tire liners, long lasting tread, rugged beefy tire. This is by far the best tire I have used on my bike so far. I usually use Stans NoTubes, but with this tire I'm just running liners because they are really that tough! And OMG I have completely fallen in love with them. They rides so well. I paid just under $60 scones to have a pair delived to my door off of Ebay. They are 60 ply and heavy duty. They did add to the weight of my bike ride a bit, but well worth it.
Weaknesses:
They are heavy ply tires that weigh a bit. I don't know if I would really even call that a weakness though.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Resolution Pro, Serfas Burners, Specialized Fast Trak Pro...Nothing compares to this Chunder tire.
Bike Setup:
2007 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert
Bottom Line:
The best tire I have ridden around on so far. WTG Specialized! The Chunder spews like no other.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Stamford, CT Date Reviewed: May 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Diablo Freeride park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Super long Wear, Aggressive side nobs, and strong side walls
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis Minion DHR, Maxxis Mobster, Kenda Nevegal
Bike Setup:
Specialized Enduro Expert, Z1 Sl, fox dhx, sram drive train, juicy sevens, race face cranks and stem, bombshell fat daddy wheelset
Bottom Line:
LONG WEAR TIME. I rode this tire in the beginning of 06 around philly (mostly urban) with occasional trips to the Whis (trails) and these dominated on pavement and stairs. I rode mostly urban until late spring until diablo opened then rode there almost every other weekend. Tires held up. Prevented flats better than the minions. During the fall i rode mostly flat cross country-ish trails and still gripping well. Now, finally the rear tire is in need or replacing. The front, however, still has considerable knobbage and is moving to the back. (i admit that i skid a little)
Anyways, these tires last a very very long time (blows the mobster away) has the strength of the minions, and a similar feel to nevegals just a little quieter. Very little rolling resistance on the dirt. On the pavement however... like most knobbies, it'll be a workout.
5 out of 5 for these beuts
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno, NV, USA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anything bermy
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
+Good grip +corners well in loose dirt, loose rock over dirt, pumice +durable, with kevelar so those f***ing thorns dont pierce
Weaknesses:
-Highest rolling resistance of all the tires I have used
Similar Products Used:
WTB moto raptor WTB exi wolf
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Teocali Super
Bottom Line:
Great all around tire, best cornering grip of any tire I have ever used, best thorn resistance of any tire I have ever used.
GREAT west coast (nor cal, nevada, ect.) tire.
not too pricey either.
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