Designed to prowl the backcountry, the WeirWolf is the go-to choice for extreme trail riding. Fast rolling center knobs keep pedaling efficient while the razor-like cornering knobs grab the trail (and shake it up like a fuzzy bunny).
Submitted by
redderek
a Cross Country Rider
from Thousand Oaks, CA Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bulldog, Encinal Canyon
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Bluesky Cycling
Strengths:
Light weight
Weaknesses:
Pinch flats almost every ride, almost zero traction on loose over hardpack
Similar Products Used:
Kenda, Maxxis, IRC, Tioga, etc..
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur LT 2
Bottom Line:
I am stunned by the amount of glowing reviews these tires have received. Unless I was doing something wrong with the tires, my experience was polar opposite from most of the reviews I have read here. I actually bought this tire based upon these reviews. Here's how it went:
First ride, tire run at about 40 psi.. Two pinch flats with decent traction on the hardpack.
Second ride out, 45 psi... One pinch flat and less than adequate traction on loose over hardpack. I kept spinning the wheel when standing up on the pegs.
Third ride, Small downhill run to begin, puncture flat through the face of the tire, reparied on the trail, did a little more downhilling and I liked the cornering but couldn't seem to keep the tire hooked up on the steep climbs.
Two more rides with similar results and I gave up on this tire.. I just couldn't seem to keep air in it no matter what psi I tried.
I disliked this tire so much that I ended up just giving it away. Perhaps I was doing something wrong, but I don't think so. I have never had this much trouble with ANY other tire I have tried (except for maybe the Panaracer IRC)I wouldn't wish this tire on my worst enemy.
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Submitted by
Gamite
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Canada Date Reviewed: September 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Kelso
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Traction
Weaknesses:
slight rolling resistance
Similar Products Used:
Fast Trak LK 2bliss
Bike Setup:
Stumpy HT
Bottom Line:
Running race version as a front tire with stans. I wasn't sure how this tire was going to perform, but I'm really satisfied with it. It grips very well in the corners, as well as on rocks and roots, even in the wet it grips very well. Durability seems to be very good too, ridden 3 months, doesn't seem to have worn at all. Very satisfied with the overall performance, good all round tire. Will probably keep it on through the fall season. On a side note, did have it burp out once with stans, but I pumped it back up, and haven't touched it since. Fills up easily.
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Submitted by
BlueFrog
a Cross Country Rider
from Southern California Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
14mi Observation Loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Great rolling, on- and off- road. Good climbing grip, stable in loose-surface turns.
Weaknesses:
None yet, still putting miles on them. They are a little loud on the road, but who wants to ride on the road?
I was looking for something lighter than my old Velociraptors; tried the High Rollers and, while very light, we too jittery for a noob like me. I put on the WeirWolfs (Wolves?) and it was a whole new bike.
These tires have become the new yardstick against which I will compare anything I try in the future.
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Submitted by
bruised and pissed
a Cross Country Rider
from London, ON Date Reviewed: September 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Boler
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
First Cycleworks
Strengths:
Sexy looking
Chicks dig me while using them
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Small Block Eights
Bike Setup:
Norco Fluid 2.0 = before they watered them down
Bottom Line:
Great tire, sheds mud, stable in sand and gravel.
Im getting my confidence back after the Kenda Small Block Eights I was on tried to kill me.
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Submitted by
sbirdasn
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake City, UT Date Reviewed: August 15, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Soft Sticky compound grips very well on pavement and rock, don't wander too much in sand/gravel. Plenty of traction on the climb (I need stronger legs ;) ), and the descents too. They're great when going down canyon roads (pavement) at 45-50 mph. No squirm and feel really tacky, even in the corners. :)
Weaknesses:
Soft compound wears faster than other tires I've used, but cost is reasonable. Noisy on pavement (DUH).
They're a great all around mountain trail tire. These are a great value for the money. If you're looking for a tire for general trail riding, these will get the job done quite well.
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Submitted by
alomo1170
a Cross Country Rider
from UT, USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bennie Creek and Slickrock
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Speedy Bicycle
Strengths:
Fantastic Cornering, able to withstand everything I throw at it. Reliable in all weather conditions. Great in snow. It rolls like my slicks, very easy. Im impressed
Weaknesses:
It doesnt shed mud well. Bad in powder
Similar Products Used:
WTB Mutano Raptor 2.224
Bike Setup:
GT zaskar, Specialized Rockhopper, Singlespeed. Soon to be 24 inch wheel in back with disc brake. Flat bar with bar ends. I swithch out tires with some cheap 1.5 inch slicks for speed
Bottom Line:
I was a Mormon missionary who used these tires in the streets and hills of Oklahoma for most of my 2 year mission. I used these tires for 3 years before that. I replaced one set of these tires with another after I wore them low with about 2000 miles. I was impressed with all these tires held up to. And after all the times Ive switched them out to another rim (and I need a quik stik to pry them off) they are still holding up. Im not sure how long a tire's life is but these seem to have exceptional life. And when coasting down a hill they made a lot of noise but they kept up (and passed) tires with half the tread. These things are amazing. If they make a 24 inch version of this tire (and a little fatter) I would use this tire for my next bike upgrade.
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Submitted by
Tzvia
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodland Hills CA Date Reviewed: May 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Secret Trails Sedona AZ
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Bike Bling
Strengths:
I bought the 2.1 race. It is light weight and rolls fast. Grips well and corners ok upfront. Compared to the Nevegal I normally run up front, it feels more responsive - the Nevegal grips better but feels like a dead animal ziptied to my wheel. I tried it in the back where it replaced a Small Block 8 that doesn't grip on anything loose. Now my bike just motors up hills without any of the skittishness of the Smallblock. I'm a short woman who prefers to finesse and spin and not hammer and grunt, and these tires provide the grip in the back to do so. They also track well on the downhill and don't wander. I will buy them again. 5 stars as a rear, 4 stars as a front.
Weaknesses:
It takes a bit of work to keep them on line in deep sand when up front. Not totally bad, just a bit more wander than I would like. Great though in the back. They fling mud when up front so watch your eyes.
Giant Anthem W, Easton XC-One wheels, XT drivetrain LX shifters, Next SL Carbon bars, Sid Team fork, Thompson Masterpiece seatpost, Bontrager RL unisex saddle, Time Atac Carbons, Stroker Trail brakes w/Alligator TiN rotors. Wolverine 2.2 up front (new haven't ridden yet).
Bottom Line:
Good front tire for XC but watch where it goes in the sand. Great in the back for bite in all dry and damp (not muddy) conditions. I've had these in sand, hardpack, loose over hard, rocky and roots and the worst I can say is that it wanders a little to much in sand up front. I also rode these in damp/wet conditions and they fared no worse than anything else that was not mud specific. They do pack, but shed it quickly (and violently) and have good traction in damp conditions. Not a bad all round tire for anything but gumbo. I have found my all around rear tire.
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Submitted by
ekai
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont,CA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Blue Blossom
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Sun Bike
Strengths:
Multi- talented tires
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Too many to count
Bike Setup:
2003 Giant AC 2 with modern upgrades
Bottom Line:
In the last month, I have ridden these tires as Skeggs in the friggin' pouring rain, massive puddles, flowing water on the trails, to combo wet/muddy, tacky & dry, to bone dry and these things are impressive. So far they have worked well in all conditions, amazing in the mud considering the closely packed smallish knobbies.
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Submitted by
ternac14
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NY Date Reviewed: May 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Tryon Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$21.00
Purchased At:
Mac 5 Bikes
Strengths:
Great aggressive traction on most surfaces, perfect for more advanced trails with plenty of climbing, best bang for the buck so far
Weaknesses:
noticed slight slippage climbing on loose soil and roots, but that can probably be expected with most any tire.
Similar Products Used:
Continental Mtn King 2.2
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Rush 5
Bottom Line:
Picked it up at my LBS after a tear in my Mtn King, been riding it since. I ride more agressive trails than normal and it has basically met every challenge I've given it within reason.
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Submitted by
apache448
a Weekend Warrior
from spain zaragoza Date Reviewed: April 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
fizzbikes.com
Strengths:
buen agarre,buena traccion ,buena frenada,lateral duro y resistente.son los 2.1 race
de momento estoy sorprendido con estos neumaticos son una gran compra.Estos van a ser mis neumaticos y algun modelo de wtb como motoraptor y exiwolf.Son una mara villa de neumaticos ,voy a montar delante el de 2.3 para mas agarre aun.Considero que es una gran neumatico muy polivalente para casi todos los terrenos y formas de ir en bici xc,all mountain etc
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Submitted by
_Lac_Man_
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: January 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
SoMo - McDwll Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Strengths:
Amazing traction, smooth rolling,
Weaknesses:
Rolling resistance, not horrible, but seem slower than others I've ridden. The traction trade-off is well worth it though.
Bike Setup:
FuelEX
Bottom Line:
WeirWolf 2.1 RACE - Today was the first oportunity I had to try these tires out in multiple types of terrain: hardpack, loose-over-hardpack, small rocks, medium rocks, sand, and mud. The sand was the only thing that they had problems with, but that could have been due to the width. They tore through mud, didn't slip on loose dirt and rocks, stopped on a dime and gripped the ground like glue when taking turns at speed.
I ordered these online, the 2.3s, but got the 2.1s, company was out of 2.3s so I figured hell with it. I think if these were slighty wider - like I originally wanted - they would be perfect for my needs.
Overall, in my experience, these are great all-around tires that handled everything I dished out. I'll be getting the 2.3s once these wear down.
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Submitted by
pfoxbike
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA, USA Date Reviewed: December 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
BikeTiresDirect
Strengths:
The tread pattern is fast and aggressive. The WTB rubber wears really well.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Kharisma
Bike Setup:
BMC FS02 - XT build with a Reba fork.
Bottom Line:
Great tire for almost any kind of riding. Fast and long lasting. You can't beat a WTB tire
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Submitted by
vadim
a Cross Country Rider
from israel Date Reviewed: October 16, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Very, very good grip
Weaknesses:
Very weak sidewall near the bead, was cut in 3 places during one not extremal ride. Have to throw it away.
Similar Products Used:
Maxiss High Roller, IRC Mibro
Bike Setup:
Specialized Epic Comp
Bottom Line:
don't recommend to buy
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Submitted by
pgkris
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton, CO USA Date Reviewed: July 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
White Ranch, Apex
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Best tire I've used so far. Great cornering and traction, good rolling resistance, last a long time.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Smoke and Fire XC, Mytos, Specialized Roll-X and other, WTB Moto Raptor
I've tried number of tires before those and the only once getting with same performance are Specialized, but they last a few month. I've been riding them on and off for over 3 years now, starting in Chicago's hard pack and continuing in Colorado's loose rock and downhills. I did try the Moto Raptors for the really mean rocky terrain and they do great, but if you want a really versatile all around tire Weirwolfs are the best. Cornering is great, traction and durability. If you feel they dance around try lowering the pressure, it makes a tremendous difference. I am 180 pounds and I ride them on 36 front and 40 back. Cheers.
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Submitted by
skottt160
a Cross Country Rider
from duluth Date Reviewed: June 22, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
hooks up on lots o stuff, really predictable in sharp turns, great in rear for climbing .
Weaknesses:
maybe rollign resistance, but its just as fast as any other knobby
Bike Setup:
old haro frame, bb7s, mavic 321 wheels some lx, xt, some love and blood
Bottom Line:
you should get this tire. it will make you happy like a clam
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date Reviewed: March 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bukit Kiara!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$17.00
Strengths:
Grips when its dry and wet, loose or hard.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos, Panaracer Duster - Fire X - Racer X, Specialized, Michelin Country trail, Maxxis Wetscream, WTB Motoraptor..the list goes on..
Bike Setup:
Voodoo Bakka SS setup. Fox Vanilla RL, Hayes HFX-9 HD, Ringle, Mavic, White Industries,..da da da ..
Bottom Line:
Great stuff for most trails here. Great for corners and superb braking grips. Reverse thread in the rear. Got it cheap too!
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Submitted by
Bill C
a Weekend Warrior
from Ringwood, NJ Date Reviewed: December 23, 2007
Awesone grip in all condition especially on side angles. Wears well
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Submitted by
BJ
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: December 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Damn Canyon, Napier NZ
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Torpedo7.com
Strengths:
Roll well, good feel in the corners on most surfaces. Easy to catch when they start to let go in corners. Hook up well on climbs and last well! Easy to fit and run true. Better than my Nevagals on loose surfaces. Very puncture resistant.
Weaknesses:
Not as good as my other favorites on greasy/wet roots and rocks.
Similar Products Used:
I have 2 favorite sets off tyres, Weirwolf and Kenda Nevagal. Use 2.1 rear & 2.3 Front run them at 35/40psi
Great value for the bux, half the price of my Nevagal & last twice as long. I have found them to be a good all round tyre, I ride reasonably fast and aggressively without skidding up the tracks.
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Submitted by
Paul W
a Cross Country Rider
from il Date Reviewed: December 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
oem
Strengths:
Works on most any trail I ride. cool looking desing. (If that really matters)
Weaknesses:
gooey mud. Allthough that is not there intended use
Similar Products Used:
Kenda. Panaracer
Bike Setup:
Ironhorse full suspension
Bottom Line:
They came with the bike and I have left them on since. For a general trail tire they work great with my bike. I hit everything from sand, rocks, gravel, roots, loam, log X-ing. There are better tires for each of these conditions but for the rider who's out there riding through different conditions all day, great tire. It corners, it climbs, it does it all.
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Submitted by
Rope
a Weekend Warrior
from Twin Cities, MN Date Reviewed: November 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At:
Eriks Bikes
Strengths:
Great grip on both fast and slow technical turns. Tires inspire confidence over a typical XC tire when you hit the harder trails.
Weaknesses:
A little bit a wash out on the rear when it hits gravel on a hard turn. Weight seems heavy but not enough to worry about. Not the tire to use if your going to pedal on paved trails or want easy low resistance.
Similar Products Used:
A lot
Bike Setup:
Built up Epic.
Bottom Line:
I was trying to decide between the Specialized Captain and this tire. The half off price was one good point but the shop manager said out off all of the tires they sell, it was what he used. Bottom line; I will buy these tires again when they wear out. They work great compared to everything I have used in the past but solely a single trak (etc)trail tire. If I take the bike on smooth race trail or the rocks at Moab, I would switch them out with something more specific for speed or rock grip.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Weekend Warrior
from NO,VA,USA Date Reviewed: October 16, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Free with my bike. Good grip on the front.
Weaknesses:
Trouble on the loose terrain uphill stuff, you know with the rocks and the dusty dirt. The bike was set up with one in the front and back so I'm not really sure if it's for both.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Smoke and Dart, Kenda Nevegals, Mythos XC
Bike Setup:
Ironhorse Warrior
Bottom Line:
These tires are a pretty good weight I think, and seeing as I got them free it's not a bad deal at all, but for what I'm doing I need better grip so I'm switching back to the Nevegals.
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Racer
from Richmond, VA Date Reviewed: October 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat
Strengths:
looks mean, super grippy in dry conditions, inspire much confidence when leaning into turns
Weaknesses:
None so far, unless you count the dirt that it slings up onto my legs and the pebbles and twigs that it picks up. I don't know how they'll clean mud, but for now I'm in love.
Similar Products Used:
PanaracerFireXC 2.1, Specialized Pro,
Bike Setup:
07 Stumpy
Bottom Line:
I put these on and within minutes I could feel the difference. I could lean farther, turn faster, and generally push the limits that I'm used to. I wasn't used to feeling sand and dirt being flung up onto my shins when turning and getting into it, but I see and hear the tires literally digging into the dirt with the paddle-like side tread. It just reminded me how much these things stick. It's like I'm riding on rails. The sidewalls seem like they'll take more of a beating than my Specialized Pros. I've gashed the sidewalls on those 3 times in 4 months.
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Submitted by
christopher
a
from flagstaffrica, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: September 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Sunset
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
GRIP! The perfect front tire for my SS rig, the 2.1 is still narrow enough to roll fast but keeps its ability to corner. Predictable drift at high-speeds in the dry, loose terrain here around Flag, sticks OK to Sedona's slick rock, durable casing has yet to give me a pinch flat. In wet muddy conditions I am a little nervous in the corners, but unless it is a mud bog these tires will hook up.
Weaknesses:
Price? It does throw a lot of rocks, and in mud-bog conditions they turn into slicks...
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos (decent tire, not as predictable in the front) Kenda Kinetic 2.6 Stick-E (Big & comfy, slooooooooooow) GEAX Sturdy (I miss this tire, they last forever)
Bike Setup:
One-One SS, 120mm travel, sub 23-pounds...
Bottom Line:
The perfect front tire for me. Inspires go-fast cornering on AZ's dusty kitty-litter trails, hooks up well enough in wet conditions for my use. As a rear tire I have no experience, but as a front tire, buy it if you ride in dry conditions and you want a durable tire that is predictable.
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Submitted by
bgkorekom
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton, Colorado Date Reviewed: August 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
White Ranch, CO
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Very durable, excellent cornering, great traction, great all terrain tire.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire XC and Smoke, Specialized, Mytos XC
Bike Setup:
FSR Frame, Minute 3, Mavic 321, XT/XTR drive train, Eason 70 monkey bar, etc.
Bottom Line:
I bought them in Chicago after trying the tires above. The terrain there is not as lets say Colorado, but is demanding as far as cornering and versatility goes - roots, gravel, hard pack, mud, hard corners...all in one trail. Anyway those worked great, no more sliding on the turn or wiping off on a gravel patch...Year and half ago I moved in Colorado and I've been abusing them on the hills - the ridge, dear creek, white ranch, three sisters trails. They have done more then great - claiming or downhill.. I've put my Mytos XC recently since the Weirwolfs were getting worn after two years and I pop them in one ride.
Bottom line I love those tires. Strongly recommended.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Novato Date Reviewed: July 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Pogonip
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Trail Head Cyclery, San Jose
Strengths:
Great straight-line and hard-cornering grip. Very durable. Light weight for intended use.
Weaknesses:
Washes out easily on front end in moderate cornering situations. I think it might be due to the not-so-smooth transition between the center and outside knobs. I recommend this as a rear tire only for tight singletrack use.
Excellent rear tire. I changed the front to a MotoRaptor 2.14 and haven't looked back.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Bradenton, FL USA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
North Creek @ Alafia River State Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came on bike
Strengths:
It grips EVERYTHING, just point it and go! Crosses roots, navigate loose sand and mud, zoom over rocks
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Mavic Larsen TT
Bike Setup:
'03 Iron Horse Warrior Comp (HT)
Bottom Line:
These were my first tires on my first bike, so I didn't know just how great they were until I got another bike with other tires... that sucked!
I've never had the Weirwolfs lose traction unless my weight was way off. Slow techy climbs in soft sand, while crossing large roots and rocks- up and over for as long as you can turn the pedals! Down steep, rough descents- point 'em and go! Ripping through turns at speed- lean it on over! Sidewalling roots and rocks, not a problem!
Needless to say, I'm swapping tires so my new bike will handle as confidently as my old.
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Submitted by
freddie
a Cross Country Rider
from Harbor City, CA USA Date Reviewed: January 17, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Strengths:
Traction on everything I've used them on: hardpack, loose, loose over hard, rocks. Durable tread.
Weaknesses:
None. Not many local bike shops in my area carry this tire but it's widely available on line.
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Nevegal (2.1 and 1.95 DTC and Stick-e), Panaracer Fire XC, Specialized Roll-X, Maxxis ADvantage.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight built with mostly SRAM X9.
Bottom Line:
I purchased a pair of the 2.1 race tires with the DNA rubber compound. Just an awesome tire. Downhill braking traction on loose technical stuff exceeds the Nevegals. Tires roll fast and the tread seems extremely durable. Mounted both the front and rear tires according to the directional arrow and climbing traction is just fine.
I'm running 28psi in the front and 30psi in the rear (138 pounds with all riding gear on).
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Submitted by
Steven
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington Date Reviewed: December 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
torpedo7
Strengths:
great grip on pretty much everything, best 2.1 I have used
Weaknesses:
narrow for a 2.1
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
gt avalanche 1
Bottom Line:
cheap light and grippy
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Submitted by
westin
a Cross Country Rider
from USA Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$31.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
Durable. Relatively light.
Weaknesses:
Scary as finding grandma in the shower when ridden on loose-over-hardpack. Packs up with mud (but it's not intended as a mudder). Squirms hard if ridden at lower psi (we're talking below 32psi.... I'm 165 pounds).
Similar Products Used:
Everything pretty much
Bike Setup:
5.5" dualie.
Bottom Line:
I made the mistake of buying the 2.1 when I should have purchased the 2.3. As a front tire this sucker squirms like a white guy at a James Brown concert. Knobs are too tall. It does work well in deep loam and pine needles which is pretty much what it's intended to do. Believe it or not the 2.1 rolls decently on pavement if you're unfortunate enough to ride to the trailhead. Right now it's spending a lot of time off the bike and when it goes on it's usually in the rear (that's what she said).
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Submitted by
caudex333
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Date Reviewed: September 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Good hardpack and rock tire. Cool looking tread design.
Weaknesses:
Not the best tire for dry loose over conditions. Wash easily at high speed.
Similar Products Used:
IRC, Specialized, Maxxis, Kenda, etc.
Bike Setup:
Custom Bianchi racing HT
Bottom Line:
Just okay, not the best for Colorado Front Range trails. They slip a lot on dry loose over hardpack and gravel. Float okay in sand. Wash too easily at speed. Need taller and more side knobs for better cornering traction. Once the knobs start to wear down, the tire is shot. Hook up great on hardpack and rocks. They super suck in mud and slip on wet rocks and roots. Rolling resistance isn't too bad but noticable. I'll stick to Specialized Roll-X D2 Pros.
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Submitted by
Geoff
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: September 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good tread design. Handling is good. Nice grip overall
Weaknesses:
Hmmmm.....
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire XC & Trailblaster
Bike Setup:
Blur
Bottom Line:
I was very skeptical when I purchased these after riding with the Panaracers for years. Wanted to change things up a bit. Very happy w/these tires. Completed a 24 hr race, solo as well and they handled well in wet & dry conditions. No problems to report. Hugs berms nicely, confidence booster especially. Still pushing the boundaries of what this tire can/cannot handle. Havent found anything yet. It picks up mud like any other tire but sheds it pretty quickly once you start moving pretty good I found. Mean looking tread design if anything. Overall 5 chilis from me.
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Submitted by
Stephane Pfister
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mission peak
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Provided with my MTB
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance, grip nicely, durable, nice for mud
Weaknesses:
it's just OK for on rock, because it rolls too much
Similar Products Used:
none yet
Bike Setup:
IronHorse warrior expert
Bottom Line:
Tire is very good for most of any trails, dry or wet. I was impressed on mud and a little bit disappointed on rocks but the conclusion is this tire is awesome.
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Submitted by
Ern.
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio, Tx Date Reviewed: July 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Low rolling resistance, grip nicely, durable, look cool, corner great, and they inspire confidence.
Weaknesses:
They don't shed mud well, but that goes to show how much they grip.
Similar Products Used:
Kendas, Panaracer Fires , Bontrager XR , and Velociraptors
Bike Setup:
Fisher XC Hardtail. All the bells and whistles.
Bottom Line:
Good XC tires. These tires pretty much do well on my bike. Would I purchase them again?---Sure.
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Submitted by
Edgardo
a Cross Country Rider
from Puerto Rico Date Reviewed: April 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Grip, grip, grip in all conditions I've used them. Lightweight and great cornering and recovery.
Weaknesses:
None yet! Maybe a little pricey, but for the performance they give I think they're worthed.
Similar Products Used:
Fire XC, Mythos XC, Mythos XC II, Scorpions, RollX, FastTrack, Bont ACX
Bike Setup:
'05 Stumpjumper HT, Fuel EX7, both mostly stock
Bottom Line:
Excellent all condition XC tire. I've used them in dry and wet conditions, mud, roots, rock gardens, loose and hardpack trails. They improved my bike handling and boosted my confidence, so I'm riding faster and enjoying more my rides. They kept me rolling where others tires have slipped and washed out.
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006
2003 Cove Handjob, 2004 Marzocchi Marathon S, Chris King headset, SRAM XO twist shifters & rear derailleur, XTR front derailleur, Truvativ Stylo team cranks, Eggbeater SL, Mavic Crossmax Enduro Disc, Hope Mono Minis, Thompson post & stem, Selle Italia Flight titanium, Easton Monkeylight carbon bars.
Bottom Line:
Bought these because the Scorpions were absolutely terrible in the wet, rocky, rooty sections. I love these tires! Haven't used them in the dry much, so I can't speak to that yet, but in the wet these tires are the best I've ever ridden. If they work out well in the dry too, I'll probably upgrade to the UST and ride these tires forever.
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Submitted by
Moy
a Weekend Warrior
from Israel Date Reviewed: March 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Grip Grip Grip !!!! It has gave me more Confidence than any other tire... EXCELENT in dry and loose conditions and whenever the trail gets rough, it also grips on wet conditions, and has never let me down whenever I need to stay on the trail. They EXCELL in CLIMBING !!! They have a very very nice traction and low rolling resistance. And Durability.
Weaknesses:
I've been trying to find some everytime I'm on a trail and I just can't find...
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager jones Ac (stay AWAY for your own safety!) Maxxis Larsen Mimo (only if you're an XC rider)
Bike Setup:
Trek 6700 Hardtail with Marzzochi MX Comp, cane creek sus. post, full Lx, And a pair of AMAZING wolves !!!!
Bottom Line:
From the first time I ride them I feel different on my bike, I feel so confident to do everything I want, I climb and descend much better and faster, and my cornering feels so smooth and natural... These tires kick ass! they're excelent and have an amazing grip in all conditions, and I really like their special and unique design. They are different from any other tire I know, and they don't wear fast.
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Submitted by
Lance Lowry
a Cross Country Rider
from La Habra, CA Date Reviewed: January 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Santiago Oaks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
La habra cyclery (LBS)
Strengths:
Very light, looks nice, climbs unbelievably well, puncture resistant
Weaknesses:
no way
Similar Products Used:
WTB motoraptor, Tioga DH, WTB Mutanoraptro
Bike Setup:
'04 Mountain Cycle Rumble (xc setup)
Bottom Line:
I have been running different tires for about 5 years now. I have to say that I always thought tires slipped out uncontrollably when washing out, and expected to lose traction on climbs. Yes, I had the correct air pressure and never over-inflated my tires. Finally I decided to pay attention to reviews on this site and look for a serious cross country tire. Here's where the Weirwolf comes in. I ran down to my LBS and picked this up along with my new wheelset.
WOW. First ride out I could tell that this was my new favorite tire. Let me note here that this is for the rear. I haven't put one on the front yet.
At speed this tire rolls along quite nicely and I haven't notice it holding me back at all. I never really understood people when they talked about a tire staying under control while washing out. Now I do. This thing just sort of floats out to the side and comes back on track smoothly and predictably. After about 3 months on this tire I have yet to get a flat but I do run tubes with Slime in them.
Climbing...ahhh climbing. This is whee the Weirwolf kicks a*s. I ride a hardtail and had constant slipping on climbs before this tire. Now, it's just amazing. This thing just grips and grips. My riding buddy even noticed on the first ride I had on it. I hear from behind me, "Man, that Weirwolf is hooking up!". My climbing has definitely improved thanks to this tire.
Weakness: Only weekness noticed is on slippery roots and steel pipes(I ride semi-urban trails).
If you ride dry, dusty trails or hardpack, with rocks, this tire is for you. Go get one and you can thank me later. Sickest tire every made.
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Submitted by
Brendyn
a
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
244 Esk Valley HB, NZ
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Torpedo7.com
Strengths:
Resistant to puntures, rolls well, good grip in most conditions but not a sticky mud tyre
Weaknesses:
nothing major yet
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis high roller & harddrive 2.1, Specialized Roll X 2.00
Bike Setup:
Specilized FSR Enduro 2001 full suspension
Bottom Line:
Found them to be a very good and durable tyre for my needs. Use them on hard pack summer trails, soft spirng & autum conditions & found traction to be good. They are quite forgiving and I can catch them most times when they start to let go. Not that great in muddy conditons, but okay over tree roots & rocks wet or dry. Need 36 to 40 psi in them or they start to fold in fast corners.
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Submitted by
Russ Born
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis, OR USA Date Reviewed: December 12, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycles
Strengths:
Good price, great on hardpack and gravel
Weaknesses:
Likes sticky mud...so much that it won't let go.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Jones, Fire XC Pro
Bike Setup:
Hardtail, SRAM shifters & deraillers
Bottom Line:
I bought this to use as a rear mud tire and wasn't too happy with it. Traction was OK, but doesn't shed at all. I moved it to the front and only use it when it's dry, and it rocks. I've never had a tire inspire such confidence in sketchy turns. I love this tire on hardpack and gravel. Still looking for a good mudder...
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Submitted by
Nunya
a Racer
from Fresno Date Reviewed: December 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Fast, great looks, grabs the dirt well. Get the 2.1
Bottom Line:
Good tire for racing, there's better, but these handle very well.
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Submitted by
Frank Brigandi
a Racer
from Haverford, Pa. U.S.A Date Reviewed: October 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
I can rock anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
biketopia ( my bike shop)
Strengths:
The profile is nice and has integrity when used at 45 psi. Knobs are nice, sticky yet firm, confidence inspiring, no dispy-doodling in corners, no wash out and seems as fast rolling as the IRC claw comp (my favorite tire of all time)
Weaknesses:
Maybe add an exoskeleton for even more integrity at higher speeds over rockier terrain. Just a suggestion
Similar Products Used:
I've tried so many tires and these have stood out and are definate keepers. Being that I only sell tires that I truely think are worthy of purchasing, I reccomend these to my customers and none of them have come back with a negative comment, they all say the same thing, " great tire dude!" I agree
Bike Setup:
On-One inbred single speed ( geared 32-20 )
Bottom Line:
I sell these tires to my customers because they are a solid choice for any type of riding except for heavy mud, which I don't reccomend riding in because you can get injured and also damage your bike, that's what Cyclo cross is for, ( yay !!)
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Daniel Elps
a Racer
from Charlotte, NC, USA Date Reviewed: October 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Beatty or The Greenway
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with Wheels
Strengths:
Nice Tread, Rubber Compound very supple. Low rolling ressistance
Weaknesses:
Tight tread throws up a lot of small peebles at around 15-20 MPH.
These tires truly are go anywhere, do anything tires. But they don't specialize in one area like some one purpose tires. However they corner nicely and if you loose traction in a turn they will hook back up nicely.
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Tim Adams
a Cross Country Rider
from Weymouth, MA Date Reviewed: September 19, 2005
I was pleasently surprised with the all-around performance of this tire. Yes it packed up a little with mud but, so did the velo on the rear at the same time. I was impressed at how well it handled a very wet trail (2"inches of rain the day before) with lots of roots and rocks. It was even very stable on pavement and hardpack and performs well as an all-around tire
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Submitted by
Daylian
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh Date Reviewed: September 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Roller Coaster @ Frick
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycle (Weirwolf RACE, 2.1)
Strengths:
Grip. In loose-pack and damp dirt, over wet roots and such, these tires have held beyond high expectations. It is hard to express what a difference these tires made for me. I just choose the line and stick it. They seem to be durable as well.
Weaknesses:
Maybe I just happen to be riding in the perfect situation for the tires. They work SO WELL for me, I wonder where they fall short of perfect. Were not the easiest to put on, but not brutal.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Jones, Specialized (many), and others.
Bike Setup:
Old, tricked out Stumpy Pro. Still love it. Running the tires on damp (not wet), intermediate downhills, with dirt, roots, and leaves.
Bottom Line:
There are many trails on which this tire seems to be king. They made me appreciate my bike again.
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Submitted by
Jeff C
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX, USA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
City Park, Barton Creek Green Belt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Sun and Ski Sports
Strengths:
Price, grip, tracks well, rolls over most things.
Weaknesses:
wieght. I have the 2.1 Comp model. They are somewhat heavier than the DNA versions
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire Pro 2.1, Kenda Blue Groove 2.1, Kenda Nevegal 2.1 [best tire I have used to-date for central Texas trails], IRC Mythos 2.1, Michellin Mountain Extreme 2.2 [the worst tire I have ever used to-date]
Bike Setup:
2004 Giant NRS1, Talas R fork [set at 100mm], SRAM x-9 [all SRAM drive train], Mavic Crosslands, rest is stock for the most part
Bottom Line:
I have used a good amount of tires and I am VERY particular to which one I use. I find that of all things, tires have the most impact on how well my bike feeels given the terrain type. These don't take the tire podium away from Kenda Nevegals, however, for the price $25ea the Weirwolves have very little that can rival them. I find that the perform well in all dry conditions and handle everything from loose rocks, single tracks, and hills with ease. I would give them 5 chilis, but they don't hook-up as well as the Nevegals on slick rock. The do pedal much better though and can reach a good tempo rather quickly for a tire with so much tread. Perhaps the DNA versions are worth 5 chilis overall. I will give them a try and report back on my experience.
Hands down though: If you are looking for a great tire that won't break the bank, you cannot go wrong here.
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Submitted by
John Damage
a Weekend Warrior
from Spring Branch, Tx Date Reviewed: August 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Madrone
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Great Traction in the wet, loose stuff..
Weaknesses:
Sux in the dry where the knobs can't dig in..
Similar Products Used:
IRC Kujo, Hutchison Alligators, just about everything else
Bike Setup:
2003 Klein Attitude, Full SRAM XO drivetrain, Fox Vanilla 100 RL Shock, Avid Mech Disc..
Bottom Line:
I've had these for about a year and have tried them in numerous situatiuons here in Central Tx..terrian..they where good if the knobs could dig in which wasn't too much down here..BUT..I used them in NE Tennesse on the east coast sick roots, rocks and wet stuff they have up there and they were PERFECT..I was flying down a 8% grade 6 mile technical fireroad at white knuckle speed that was wet,rocky rooty, muddy and water running down the road beside me and I tell you what they held on thru it all..NEVER broke loose on the turns straight line control was great..use them for what they were designed for which is this kind of terrian and you will be pleased..don't use then for what they weren't designed for or you will whine and complain..They will stay in my aresenal..
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Submitted by
Ivan
a
from C-Springs Date Reviewed: July 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Limbaugh
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
?
Strengths:
Great traction compared to other 2.1 tires.
Weaknesses:
Race has thin walls -
Similar Products Used:
half a dozen others
Bottom Line:
At 220, I have no business riding a 2.1" tire. Took me a while to figure that out. Stepping from other 2.1's (IRC, Panaracer, Spesh, etc) to the Weirwolf was a major step up in traction. Stupidly I bought the race version. While I enjoyed the increase in tractions, i was ripping sidewalls or pinch/slicing tires about once a month. Would guess its a GREAT tire for those under 200 lbs.
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Submitted by
Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Framingham MA USA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
callahan state park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
reasonable price long thread life, i have about 300 miles on them and little sign of wear ride decently on the road light weight handle rocks well no punctures yet
Weaknesses:
thick mud = slick
Similar Products Used:
none yet
Bike Setup:
Old grary fisher advance, no suspention = c**p
Bottom Line:
A decent all around tire and is relativly light and puncture resistent
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from D-Town, Michigan Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Poto
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Tons of grip, relatively low weight.
Weaknesses:
Fling mud everywhere
Similar Products Used:
PR Fire XC, Kenda, IRC, etc.
Bike Setup:
Blur, 5th, Float 100, XT
Bottom Line:
I'm a Michigan Clydesdale who rides hard and fast XC. MI conditions range from hardpack to sand to mud, roots, and some rocks. I love these tires, traction is amazing, will allow you to ride faster and climb anything your legs will make it up. I've been using them a year with no complaints. I even have used them in 24hr races. It took me a few rides to dial in the pressures that worked for me. These tires did not like ultra low pressures. I run 44 front 40-42 rear and am right at 200lbs with gear. All in all a very godo tire.
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Submitted by
Seamus Andrew Murphy
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicopee Ma Date Reviewed: June 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Holyoke Range
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Original with bike
Strengths:
Never had a pinch flat. Rolling resistance isn't bad.
Weaknesses:
Rolls up mud like a snowball going downhill. Fast wearing. Can't handle New England terrain.
Similar Products Used:
Now I'm into Panarace Cinders.
Bike Setup:
2004 Giant Iguana upgraded to XT derailleurs, Rockshox Psylo fork, Race Face Evolve DH cranks/chainrings/bashguard, suspension seatpost, Panarace Cinders.
Bottom Line:
Oof...I'm amazed at the amount of people who like these tires. I sure don't! A guaranteed spin-out on every steep incline. I have tried every seated/standing position imaginable on the bike to keep these tires hooked up while climbing and they always fail to grip long before I'm done pedaling. You don't need a mountain bike with these tires, you need mountain climbing gear - ropes, crampons, slings - then you'll make it up the hill!
Mud just seemed to turn the tires into huge mud snowballs, with zilch grip.
Roots seem covered with a slick teflon coating while riding on these lame tires too. NO TRACTION!
I read and reread the reviews on this page for these tires and was sure I must be using them wrong. I inflated, over-inflated, under-inflated, changed tubes, changed stems, changed seat positions, and never could hook up with these tires. I even lost weight! I'd use hotdog skins before I'd use these again.
To be fair, I've been told they work great in other parts of the country, but for rocky, rooty New England, they are impossible.
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Submitted by
tip perry
a Cross Country Rider
from st.louis Date Reviewed: April 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
berryman
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
confidence builder, mud shedder
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
panaracer, specialized
Bike Setup:
klein adroit race, xtr crank, avid 7.0, xt shifters/derailleurs
Bottom Line:
tires are absolutely wonderful. I use to own the velociraptors, which were excellent but a little heavy. These tires rock. I feel very confident on these tires. I don't even think I have pushed the limit yet. the mud shedding is uncomparable to any tire i have ever owned. buy em, ride em.....
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JD
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa Date Reviewed: April 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anadel State Park
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Grip and more grip ... Fast rolling, nice look
Weaknesses:
None sofar
Similar Products Used:
enduro pro 2.2, velociraptor, motoraptor 2.4, some continental junk
Bike Setup:
Jamis dirango sx, vanilla forx, xt shimano.
Bottom Line:
The best tire ever, solid performance, you will see the diference ... Nice braking power. Designed for xc riding. Just four chilis on value because bike tires are over prized.
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Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Anchorage AK Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
There ability to hook up in anything, including the nasty glacier silt here in Alaska.
Weaknesses:
They wear fast if you ride on pavement, but so do most tires that are designed for off-road ridding.
Bike Setup:
2002 Cannondale Jekyll with the front tire facing the opposite direction as the back.
Bottom Line:
These tires are the best tires I have ever used. I run them year round. It doesn't matter what the conditions are I know that I won't have to worry about these tires sliding out from under me. Whether it is glacier silt mud, hard pack, wet grass, regular mud, or even snow and ice you can count on your Weir Wolfs to hook up. If you love to ride you should get these tires.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland, Ca Date Reviewed: February 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
China Camp
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bikes
Strengths:
Great in Mid - hard pack,corners on rails, surprising great on the back when climbing
00 Stumpjumper with a Marzocchi Marathon and a bunch of replacement junk
Bottom Line:
I'm disapointed with these tires this winter (wet season n.california)in the mud. Granted most tires do not excell in muck but compared to friends running Irc Seracs, Fires, and old school Velocoraptors, these things do not shed the muck as well. The motoraptors were better. On the plus feel great in drier conditions, climb, corner, and roll as good as anything I've used, work well at lower pressure than some I've tried.
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Submitted by
Morgen
a Weekend Warrior
from Burnaby, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: January 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Cap's
Strengths:
Descent rough terrain handling, good high-speed on road traction, awesome mud clearing ability
Weaknesses:
fast wear.
Bike Setup:
Devinci Cactus with SRAM X.& shifters/deraileurs and MX-1 brakes
Bottom Line:
I run my bike as a daily commuter, but because I work on a mountain I get to trailride home most days. These tires are great for climbing and handle the rough BC roots with abalm. Wet roots give it some grief, but otherwise it is a great tire. I was also very impressed with its ability to shed mud. Go through the goop and a revelusion you're clean.
I just road it through snow this morning and they held true to their nature, with great tracking for corning and even braking.
The rear tire lugs are getting pretty worn so I'll probably rotate then, but I do a lot of road riding too at speeds up to 75km/hr (47mi/hr).
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Submitted by
Ed Lowenstein
a Cross Country Rider
from Germany Date Reviewed: December 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
bike store
Strengths:
Grab almost on everything,excellent on cornering,fast descending. Great on any condition.
Weaknesses:
probably a little heavy to roll up
Similar Products Used:
Hutchinson scorpion and mosquito,Wtb velociraptor,Ritchet wcs
Bike Setup:
Gt I-drive,full xt,dt swiss rearshock,marzochi mx pro,shimano wheels,Fizik arione saddle and some other stuff
Bottom Line:
Fully recomended.when I used this tires for first time on decending,the trail was rocky and rough,so I felt the tires bumping too much.I put 35 psi at start,but I take some air out of the tire and become so,so,soft,that I feel having tubless tire. When I get home,I checked the air on the tire and had about 26 psi on it. I really like to decend fast on the GT and never been afraid about the tubes. Im a 6'1" and 200 pds guy,ans started to use the tires with 26 psi on front and 28 on rear.It really works Fantastic for me.Just try one!,make the test,Im pretty sure you'll never be desapointinted.Good Luck and have Fun!
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Submitted by
Nunya
a Cross Country Rider
from Modesto Date Reviewed: December 7, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
These things grab everything. I have had no problem taking corners, turns, technical, whatever at any speed. For as knoby as they are still pretty fast too.
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
Great tire for CX.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Norristown, PA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Stock w/bike
Bike Setup:
Stock '04 Warp DS2
Bottom Line:
The tires have performed very well for me. Have used them in mostly dry conditions so far, but this weekend came across some muddy sections of the trail that were hidden by leaves. Some of these bogs were about 3" deep, and I go 250 lbs. Not once did these tires fail to get me through these conditions. It got to the point where I was looking for mud to go through, just to test them out! Again, I was extremely happy with their performance and never once did the bike get squirrely on me. I also did not have the problem of them not throwing the mud out as others have indicated.
I will be remounting these tires on disc ready rims soon, and will try reversing the tread on the rear tire as others have suggested. Looking at the tread pattern on these tires, I'm certain they'll shred anything they come upon. I have the 2.1, when I replace, I'll try the 2.5
Excellent tire choice IMHO.
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Submitted by
Kyle L.
a Weekend Warrior
from New Market Virginia U.S.A. Date Reviewed: October 27, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
mole hill bike shop
Strengths:
grip on grass
Weaknesses:
no breaking no grip on wet logs bad in corners slow tire very bad on off cambers roots eat you up with these tires
Bike Setup:
giant warp ds1
Bottom Line:
i dont recomend these tires for any one. in virginia im in the mountains an dealing with a lot of off cambers, roots, logs, rocks, wet conditions, and loose downhill. on off cambers im all over the place.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: October 11, 2004
WTB Velcioraptor, Hutchson(THE WORST TIRES ON THE MARKET)
Bottom Line:
If you ride in areas that have many roots, log jumps, and or rocks these are the tires to have. I have 100percent confidence in these tires through technical sections. The faster you in rough sections the better these tires feel. They are simply amazing!!! There is minor rolling resistance but the benefits you get out of it are well WORTH it. I would not recommend these tires for smooth rolling single track. However for northeast conditions they are perfect.
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Submitted by
JD
a Cross Country Rider
from Longmont, CO USA Date Reviewed: October 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Muddy Slide
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Excellent traction, durability, rolls well.
Weaknesses:
braking traction
Bike Setup:
Tracer
Bottom Line:
I put these tires on last year before winter becuase I'd read where they were good on soft conditions. I never took them off for the summer. Excellent traction both front and rear, espcecially at speed. They have been very durable, showing very little wear in the front, and the normal scuffing of the knobs in the rear. I find them to be very good all around tires.
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Submitted by
Budgie
a
from SF, CA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Traction, traction, traction
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Mythos, Panaracer TrailBlaster, MutanoRaptor
Bike Setup:
Rocky Element, Velocity disc rims
Bottom Line:
I've never had a tire make such difference to my riding: immediately noticable! Coming off a knarly crash, and still feeling a little tentative in high speed corners, the Weirwolf's have helped me come back tremendously. Railing singletrack corners, uphill switchbacks, rocky technical ascents, fire road descents, wet roots...I've never had so much control. Great combo of (relatively) light weight, decent sized knobbies. And I think they roll just fine; in fact, I've never felt faster (at about 40psi). Running the rear in reverse, just as everyone's been saying. Oh, and so far no problems with premature wear. Pretty close to the perfect XC knobby! Will try with Stan's & report back.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Vernon, NJ, US Date Reviewed: September 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
wawayanda state park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
Sussex Bike
Strengths:
Pretty long wear time considering the durometer. These tires run well in wet, muddy, root & rock conditions. Shed mud fairly well.
Weaknesses:
Definately not for dry & hardpack conditions. Tires feel like they drift when cornering at high speeds in dry conditions. These are a fat 2.1 width with big lugged sides- definately slow on hardpack/ gravel.
Similar Products Used:
All sorts of Bontrager XC tires; Mosquitoes.
Bike Setup:
03 Trek Fuel 90 w/ Bonty & WTB components.
Bottom Line:
A great tire with a long wear time. Excellent for Northeast US conditions. The Weirwolf hooks up well on roots and rocks, particularly on climbs, and gives confidence in wet conditions. I like to run them at 45 psi- they still give a decent amount of shock absorption & I haven't had a pinch flat yet (d'oh!). I just bought my second set- my first set lasted about 1200 miles.
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Submitted by
Alfred Doucette
a Cross Country Rider
from Greencastle, Pa Date Reviewed: September 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Gambrill State Park Extended Yellow
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Performance bike
Strengths:
Outstanding traction without high rolling resistance. Nimble and stickey on the rocks and roots.
Weaknesses:
It gets a little skechey in turns on the hard pack.
Similar Products Used:
Nano-raptor, Veloc-raptor, Wildgrippers
Bike Setup:
K2 razorback team - XT, XTR - Nano-raptor on the front and WeirWolf on the back.
Bottom Line:
I just did the 24 hr race a Seven Springs and I could not be happer with the tire. It holds the ground without making you pay in rolling resistants. If you ride rocks and roots and love to go downhill fast, even if you are a cross-country burner this tire will do the job.
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Bird Cristobal
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Pinas Date Reviewed: September 14, 2004
-tried converting it to tubeless, sidewall to thin to hold it air. ( but it was not really designed for that)
Similar Products Used:
motoraptor, high roller, mobster, durro 2.3 and 2.6
Bike Setup:
Bullit w/ 5th , Super T, Mavic 219, Avid mechs and brake levers, Truvativ Cranks, XT shifter, derailers,
Bottom Line:
this is for the DNA foldable 2.1 version.
My objective was to get do-it-all tires for my Bullit which I ride for all types terrain(off and on road). So I was looking for the right balance of light, good traction and low rolling resistance.
For the first 2 weeks, I've used it for about ~120kms on uphill and downhill roads. Which tire pressure of 45 front and 55 back, rolling resistance was not really noticeable.
Finally, I was able to try it going downhill this weekend and the difference with my previous tires where really noticeable. The conditions of the trace ranged from hardpack to loose powdery soil,and boy these tires really hook it up. I had both tires mounted the way the arrow pointed. It used about 30psi front and 35psi at the back and used DH inner tubes to help prevent pinch flats.
I would wait a few more rides before I say I found that do-it-all tire I was looking for. I post again after a few hundred kms. with these tires
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Submitted by
Raymond C
a Cross Country Rider
from State College, PA, USA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Mt Nittany Wheelworks
Strengths:
traction pinch flat resistance durable
Weaknesses:
weight not silver
Similar Products Used:
Conti Navigators Conti Explorer IRC Mythos II
Bike Setup:
Voodoo Bizango, Skareb Super
Bottom Line:
The tires I have are the 2.1 comp version and I love them. For so long i was always searching for the lightest tire out there and this was one of my first heavy (620g) tires in a while. I love them. They have traction galore, both during climbing, twisty loose stuff and rocky stuff.
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Submitted by
Badsmells
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, Idaho, Ada Date Reviewed: August 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
hard guy
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Idaho Mountain Touring
Strengths:
great traction, good cornering, long life, lite weight
Weaknesses:
rolling reisitence a tad high but not that bad
Similar Products Used:
have tried them all
Bike Setup:
Giant hardtail cabon fiber, Scram shifters and rear de railer the rest is XT. Nothing too fancy!!
Bottom Line:
Outstanding tire. Up untill using the weirwolf I was convinced that 2.3 Cont Vertical Pros were the best tire out there. I state this so every one knows where I am coming from. Now I use the Cont up front and the Weirwolf 2.1 in the rear ( direction reversed ). The weirwolf hooks up as good as the Cont 2.3, only better in sandy conditions. Over all my corining is more secure and predictable. The wear on the Cont and WTB are about the same, still grippy as hot tar after 3 months. I'm not sure what the last post was all about, maybe the guy got a bad set. I think the key is to run your pressure as low as possible. I weight 172lbs and run the rear tire at 34 psi. I have not tried them as a front tire so can't comment here, and living in Idaho do not have much experience in mud, but for all other conditions the weirwolf is an excellent rear tire.
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Submitted by
alex
a Cross Country Rider
from springfield il usa Date Reviewed: August 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
bike tek
Strengths:
hmm... it works pretty great on grass
Weaknesses:
everything, horrible cornering, is the worst tire i've ever ridden in my life, no joke. for midwest trails (hardpack mostly with roots, some gravel and limestone, and mud) it is useless
Similar Products Used:
wildgrippers, motoraptors, all the continentals
Bike Setup:
Bianchi denali (a cornering BEAST!)
Bottom Line:
Honestly guys, i had a nightmare the night after a ride, where i went to the WTB factory and cussed them all out for disigning such a pathetic tread, i work at a shop and we have a set for sale and i have talked several people out of them. SKIPP the wier wolf, terrible allaround just get a motoraptor or velocity raptor if you want a good all arounder. michilin and conti make great ones too.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Bike & Gear
Strengths:
Extreme grip, control and climbing traction. Rides soft, not harsh
Weaknesses:
Because I bought them from my bike shop, I paid too much.
Similar Products Used:
I've used a Specialized team control on front and Velociraptor in the rear for the past 10 years and the WeirWolfs have totally increased my riding ability like night and day
These tires have really improved my ride. They tend to add a touch more softness to the trails, way more grip, excellent climbing ability, the edges really grab roots and roll over them instead of slipping, you can really lean the bike further and at a faster speed in turns without any surprises as you go from the center of the tire to the edge. I can actually drift thru corners predictably without the tire breaking loose like my old tires did. Give them a try.
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Submitted by
frank
a Weekend Warrior
from san luis obispo calif usa Date Reviewed: June 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
idyllwild 24 hr course
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
cbo
Strengths:
These are the traction kings of 2.1 tires.
Weaknesses:
You pay for the traction because the tires are slow rolling
Similar Products Used:
Vertical Pros, Vapor Pros, Mythos, Various Ritcheys, Tiogas, Various Specialized, etc.
Bike Setup:
Blur, Valiant Wheels, Marz. Forks, the usual Shimano drive train.
Bottom Line:
These are great tires and with over 700 knobs per tire they have the best traction of any tire I've ever used and I've been mountain biking for 20 years. These would be great on slick rock.
The problem for me is that they are slow rolling and I don't need that much grip. I'd rather have the low rolling resistance. I've put 20 minor miles on these and they are unblemished. If you want to buy these cheap, email me. They are the 600 gr. kevlar model.
Great tires if you really need alot of grip.
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Submitted by
gary
a Cross Country Rider
from arkham, ma Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
universal cycles
Strengths:
SUPERIOR TRACTION AND EDGE CONTROL IN JUST ABOUT ALL CONDITIONS
Weaknesses:
NONE SO FAR
Similar Products Used:
PANARACER FIRE XC PRO, MICHELLIN XLS, VELOCIRAPTORS, MOTO RAPTORS
Bike Setup:
SANTA CRUZ SUPERLIGHT, FOX 100RLC, FOX FLOAT R REAR, HOPE XC HUBS WITH MAVIC 717'S, RACE FACE TURBINE CRANKSET, XTR DERAILLEURS
Bottom Line:
MOST LOCAL TRAILS ARE QUITE VARIED, FAVORED TRAILS HAVE SOME LONG GNARLY CLIMBS, TOUGH ROCK GARDENS & ALSO PLENTY OF LOOSE STUFF. ON THE SAME RIDE THERE WILL BE HARDPACK AND A FEW STEEP GRANITE SLABS ADD SOME WATER AND STICKY MUD WITH ALMOST EVERYTHING CHEWED UP BY THE LOCAL MOTOCROSS RIDERS AND THERE YOU HAVE IT....SO TIRE SELECTION IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL HERE. MOST RIDERS USE FIRE XC PROS AND I USE ONE ON THE FRONT. I THOUGHT I COULD DO BETTER FOR A REAR TIRE AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIMENTING. I DECIDED TO TRY THE WEIRWOLF XC RACE AFTER MY EXPENSIVE MICHELLINS QUICKLY SELF DISTRUCTED. I MOUNTED THE WEIRWOLFS WITH THE ROTATION ARROW POINTING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF MY TRAVEL AS WAS RECOMENDED BY OTHER RIDERS. THIS SEEMS TO WORK THE BEST AND TRACTION HAS BEEN SUPERB. MY RIDING PARTNERS ARE 1/2 MY AGE AND QUITE SKILLED TRICKSTERS. I ALMOST ALWAYS TAKE THEM ON THE HILLS AND GNARLY SECTIONS. I CANNOT FIND ANY FAULT WITH THESE TIRES FOR XC USE, THESE WERE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT UPGRADE TO MY BIKE IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT. PROBABLY THE CHEAPEST BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR XC RIDE IS THE WEIRWOLF 2.1 COMP OR RACE. I HAVE TO ADD THAT THESE TIRES HAVE GENEROUS VOLUME. I HAD THEM NEAR A PAIR OF CONTI NAVIGATOR 2.1'S AND THEY WERE OVERALL SIGNIFICANTLY BIGGER.
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Submitted by
sarvis
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno, Nev. Date Reviewed: June 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
grippy tough. great for the rocky, loose condition that predominate in the high desert this time of year.
Weaknesses:
rear tire tends to wander a bit when the tread is reversed, even though this is supposedly the rider's option.
seems to be a great tire for the dry, loose rocky conditions out here. had trouble with the durability of the IRCs. I expected to loose a lot of energy to rolling resistance, but have been surprised by how well they roll. it always feels a little soft -- not a problem, but took a little getting used to after the hard-riding IRCs. it may be the slow-rebound rubber and smaller knobs. traction is superlative in soft, loose dirt and sharp, loose rocks. can be had for less on the net or mail order, but i needed something quick to replace the short-lived (<2 mos.) IRCs.
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Submitted by
Guy (Gui) Spiher
a Racer
from Tobacco capitol NC Date Reviewed: June 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$42.00
Purchased At:
E BAY
Strengths:
Grip traction predictability.Cool hum on pavement and hardpack.
Weaknesses:
Same hum scares horses. I guess it sounds like a clipper Hey everything scares a horse. ejects debris from trail onto you. no other gripes though.
Similar Products Used:
IRC tires Seracs,Conti Escapes Exploders etc.
Bike Setup:
This one anyhow, C Dale Scalpel, Mavic 3.1 Tubeless** Ditched the Coda cranks and the rest XT. I like it..
Bottom Line:
I think these tires are higher volume than the Seracs which is good, They are two different tires yet each has excellent grip. I have used these tires in all conditions and am quite pleased.The DNA Rubber compound hooked me up on wet roots and in reasonable mud. THIS IS NOT A MUD TIRE!! Get over it folks.. It can be ridden in the wet. I tried it in the wet on our red clay trails and it was great.I took it to our local race course the day after a thunderstorm and with the trail being dry in spots to being gooey in others the tires hooked right up with no drift. If you ride a bike with a dropped top tube like mine then you can use all the body English you want.THIS IS NOT A STAY IN THE SADDLE AND JUST TURN YOUR FRONT WHEEL AND GO LEFT OR GO RIGHT TIRE.This tire begs to be leaned hard into a corner.The extra volume helps take the trail chatter out of the bike. I run mine with the stans and have had no air loss.This knocks over a hundred grams off of each wheel from the tubeless tire. I give the nod to the Seracs for rear wheel traction and braking and any races on super fast Carolina hardpack. All else goes to the Howlers.
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Submitted by
Jamie
a
from Mi Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good all condition tire
Weaknesses:
Does not clear all types of mud.
Bottom Line:
I like the tires in all conditions. Some types of mud just does not clear from tires. It's been pretty muddy lately with the rains in Michigan and I have tried the tires backwards, forward, increased pressure, low pressure and the have not been able to clear thick mud until I'm out of the mud in the clear and flying down the trail at some speed enough to clear them. Good overall tire and I will keep them. I can deal with mud, it's kind of fun anyway. It only scared me once when I was going down hill into a turn with mud in the bend and I found out steering was almost useless.
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Submitted by
Ryan R
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.Y. Date Reviewed: May 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Pandora
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Bike Junkie :)
Bottom Line:
Listen I don't know what the other two people who used this tire in mud were doing but I've used this tire since it was released last year. I loved the 2.5's so much for my Downhill rig from the past now that I couldn't wait for the 2.1's and pestered my LBS to get them in! I have used them in every type of terrian imagable and they have never let me down NOT ONCE! If your having mud clearing problems drop the PSI to 35 if your a light enough rider try 32 and these tires WILL eject mud! Maybe some people have some freak super mud where they live but it is not uncommon for Cake Batter style mud here and these tires eat it like it was real cake batter!! If you having traction problems try this for a cure. Reverse you rear tread like the tires sidewall suggests for you rear tire! The only terrian in which the Weirwolf gets a little squirly on is DEEP SAND deep enough to cover the tire an the rim. They drift and wander and don't like to be pushed around in deep dry sand. If the sand is wet they eat it up like anything else but deep dry sand they hate it. I use two tires for soil condition specific riding Dry dusty conditions like mid summer heated dry trails I use the MutanoRaptors 2.14 for everything else I use the Weirwolf 2.1. Almost two seasons on the SAME tire it still has plenty of tread life and it's still kicking A$$! Try playing with your pressure and reversing the rear tread before badmouthing this awesome tire, it's the same tread as the 2.5 that is a MTB review people's choice winner and holds one of the highest ratings for tires on this site!!
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Submitted by
Thomas DeLaney
a Cross Country Rider
from Fredericksburg, Virginia USA Date Reviewed: May 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Quantico
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
They stick to the trail like gum in your hair!
Weaknesses:
They DO hold (and throw) debris (gravel/mud), but so what.
Similar Products Used:
Name it, I've used it, if it's XC (i.e., Intense, Yeti, WTB, Specialized, Tioga, Richey, Michelin, Panaracer, blah blah blah)
Bike Setup:
Intense Tracer, Z1, Chris King, XTR and everything else expensive.
Bottom Line:
I LOVE to test tires, and I don't mess around with anything under 2.1. I generally ride anything from muddy to hardpack to loose gravel. NO TIRE does all these well, so the folks who are whining about these tires need to remember that and stop wasting their money (and our time) trying to find tires that truly do it all (and well). BOTTOM LINE: I train on the 2.5 race version, and I race the 2.1s. THESE ARE THE BEST TIRES I'VE RIDDEN/RACED TO DATE! I've used my 2.5s in all conditions, and YES they do cake up with mud (but they're not designed for mud). They hook up in corners better than any other XC tire I've ever ridden (there are better cornering tires amongst the DH/DS offerings, but they're far too heavy for XC). If you want a GREAT tire (better than the Spz'd RollX) for hard-pack or soft (and gravel if you don't mind the debris), these tires are AWESOME! The 2.1's are absolutely THE best XC race tires going for general trail conditions w/o going tubeless. And for you skinny weight-weenies out there, stop crying about tires that are over 300g's. These tires aren't that heavy. You can't have everything....
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Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Stafford, UK Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Channock Chase
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Wiggle.co.uk
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
mud gravel
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer, Tioga
Bike Setup:
Mavic 519, XT Gear
Bottom Line:
I've had these on now for three rides and they are coming off and going in the bin. Not good in the mud and I have no confidence in them on gravely trails. When riding over gravel it seems due to the shape of their pattern at the edge it can slide when cornering. They also pick up a lot of small stones (thought some kids were throwing stones at me). Unfortunately doesn't suit my riding.
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Submitted by
mooseknuckle
a Cross Country Rider
from Kansas City, MO, USA Date Reviewed: May 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anything technical
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
LBS and Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
Grip, Grip, and more Grip. Can climb almost anything with these. Weight is not bad with the Kevlars
Weaknesses:
Not the best in mud.
Similar Products Used:
Various wtb, michelin, and bontrager tires
Bike Setup:
Fox Float 100RLC, Thompson Stem/SP, Chris King Hubs (hand built wheelset), XT drivetrain, all on a sweet trek6500 ZX frame.
Bottom Line:
I had to write in after some of the reviews I read. This tire is one of the best all-around tires I have ever ridden. I did not realize how confident they made me until I tried to switch back to another type. That lasted about a week, then I had to order another set of Weirwolfs. They stick to the trail like your on rails, and allow you to climb almost anything. They are relatively cheap, and lightweight for what you are getting. They do carry a little mud in heavy conditions, I try to stay out of the swamps though. If you want a good all-around tire and like to do technical stuff, these tires are for you.
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Scrote
a Cross Country Rider
from S. England Date Reviewed: May 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$37.00
Strengths:
As a front tyre: excellent stopping power, really confident and secure grip on downhills. brake-tested this a couple of times on damp grass/soil and was surprised how far I could push it before locking-up. Surprisingly good in mud also. Rolls Ok on the road for such a grippy beast. Such a sexy tyre print!
Weaknesses:
Too tight-fitting on my Mavics! Why can't manufacturers just get it right???? I wouldn't use this tyre on the back since it's far too directional for my liking (ie grips only in one direction and would be poor in traction if fitted the right way round). Not a lightweight either. Tyre carcass feels a bit flimsy given its weight and I'm worried about thorn resistance but so far so good. Expensive in the UK
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
hardtail - Judy race on front
Bottom Line:
Only use on the front for XC in my opinion. I don't reckon it would climb at all as a rear tyre. I Grips like an old Panaracer Dart but better mud clearance (never use a Dart in the mud!). I'm gonna keep it on my bike for a while :-)
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Submitted by
Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from Downingtown, Pa Date Reviewed: May 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
none so far
Weaknesses:
tires cake up with mud, overall mediocre to bad traction in muddy conditions. I rode on Panaracers for two years and they finally wore down. Read good reviews about these so I wanted to try them. Wish I had stuck with Panaracers.
Similar Products Used:
Panaracers
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
Bottom Line:
not impressed. the tread looks okay, but traction is mediocre to weak, especially in muddy conditions.
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Submitted by
Pete
a Cross Country Rider
from Port Byron, NY Date Reviewed: May 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Bear Swamp
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Grip, Cheap
Weaknesses:
Not strong. Doesn't clear mud well.
Similar Products Used:
Velociraptors, Maxxis, Michelin
Bike Setup:
GT I-drive, XT, Rockshox
Bottom Line:
Maybe it's just the mud around here, but, I didn't think they cleaned out well. Got packed in and became slicks. When they're clean , they have good traction. The worst problem was a sharp rock. Hit that and the tire popped like a cheap ballooon. Yes, I checked my pressure etc. It's back to my trusted Velociraptors. At least the experiment didn't cost much. For $10 a piece, try them yourself and see how they work for you.
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Submitted by
Ryan R
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.Y. Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dirt ones
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
Bike Junkie
Strengths:
EVERTHING! So grippy it's scary! When they mean those sidewall knobs bite in they mean it. It makes you want to lean the bike hard and fast into the corners and when you do it puts a big smile on your face! Climbing or decending this tire is at home with both wether it's in mud or hardpack traction is always easy to find. I have had the same tires for a year now and they are still almost new with riding three to four times a week! The rubber is still very soft but wears very slowly, I have no idea what rubber componds WTB is using but man do these tires last and last. Not too expensive when compared to Maxxis and Hutchinson for price per tire.
Weaknesses:
The only weakness these tires have is that they must be run at the minimum tire pressure of 35 to 38 PSI or the sidewall knobs fold over very easily and the tire drifts. Sidewalls are a little thin and are not recommended for Stans No Tubes system. Other than that they are the perfect all around tires!
Similar Products Used:
Maxxis: Mobsters, High Rollor, Swampthings WTB: Velicoraptors, Primal Raptors, Mutanoraptors, Hutchinson: Scorpions, Pythons Specialized: Team Master, Team Control, Roll-X, Rockster Pro Panaracer: Fire XC Pro
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC, Highly Modified too many modifications to list here!
Bottom Line:
As you can see the list of tires I have used is very long and some great ones have been on that list. By far these are the best tires by far I have used since I have started Mountain Biking!I have never lost traction with these tires or had them washed out while using them and there is not a terrian type around that they are not at home at. I only like the Swampthings better for muddy conditions and sloppy trails but there is no reason why you can't use these in that type of conditions as well. Traction is awesome with these tires but I do recomend that you reverse the tread on the rear tire. Use the rotation index for the front and then reverse the direction for the rear and the traction will improve greatly. The only people who have had problems with these tires are the people who have not reversed the rear tire once they do they rave about the traction they get from these tires. The tires are perfect, they climb like a set on 1.9's but decend like a 2.5 downhill tire! They last forever and are an extremly sticky and soft tire how WTB makes them is beyond me their DNA compound is one of the best ans is right up there with Maxxis's Slow Reezay compound, and their Exception and Maxxpro series tires. Just give these a try if you live in an area with changing terrian and are looking for a good wearing tire that climbs well and decends well at not too bad of a price per tire. Thanks WTB what a great tire! PEACE!!
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Submitted by
CJ
a
from FL Date Reviewed: April 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Bent's
Strengths:
Lots of grip & durable
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Enduro Pro, Enduro Roller, Panaracer Smoke
Bike Setup:
Specialized Enduro
Bottom Line:
I had a problem finding a tire with grip and durability without being too heavy, I tore knobbies off the Enduro Pro down to the threads and just totally chewed up the Panaracer Smoke in under a month, but I tried the Weirwolf and problem solved. This tire has not spun out were other tires have and all my knobbies are still intact.
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Submitted by
Ray Crew
a Cross Country Rider
from State College, PA, USA Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Bald Knob Ridge Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Mt Nittany Wheelworks
Strengths:
grips well when properly inflated does not hold mud stiff side knobs leading to good cornering
Weaknesses:
a little heavy
Similar Products Used:
IRC Mythos, Conti Traction Pro/Navigators, Fire Pro's, many various Ritchey tires
Bike Setup:
Gunnar Rockhound, Mars Super, Mavic 517s`, me about 160
Bottom Line:
I bought these tires for a trip out to AZ thinking they would be good in dry loose stuff. Ended up not going so I have been riding the tires here in Central PA stuff, ranging from rock gardens, gravel roads, slight mud, packed damp dirt and these tires are good on it all. When properly inflated for me, about 40 PSI, they inspire such confidence on all terrain I have ridden on with them. I was surprised to see they did not pack up with mud with such closely spaced small knobs. I have not been in sticky mud yet so maybe they will fail there but almost all tires except specifically designed mud tires fail in such conditions. They are a little heavy in the Comp model so I am getting a Race model set for races.
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Submitted by
MBA
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: January 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
San Juan Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Grip, Grip, Grip. Cheap.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Panaracer Fire XC pro kevlar (580g)
Bike Setup:
02' FSR XC
Bottom Line:
This is for the 2.1 Comps (yes they are labled DNA rubber, 610g, $13). I'm 190lbs and run 32/35 psi f/r;
I was loooking for something light weight that grips better than the Panaracer Fire XC Pro. July in San Diego and the trails are dry, rutted, and slippery. The XC Pros were slidding all over the place, even though they had plenty of tread.
I read reviews for the 2.1 on the 2.3 review board and decided to try the 2.1s kevlar. I actually read a review from a guy complaining that the tire was hard to control. He said in rutts it kept wanting to climb up the wall instead of slipping off and staying in the rutts. Geez, a tire that will go where it's pointed! I'll take that problem.
Problem is that nobody had any of the $30 kevlar in stock for months. Them I notice Performance had the Comps in stock for $13! For $13 I'll take the 50g penalty and give them a shot.
Night and Day from the XC Pros (580g, $18 on sale). Grip, Grip, Grip! No more skiddish "I'm going to wash out" feeling. Off-camber cornering held great. Rolls no different than the XC Pros, IMO. Hooks up better climbing and decending (I run both tires in the same direction. I first tried the rear tire in the opposite direction but noticed traction was the same both directions, however it held better cornering rotating in the same direction as the front).
At $13 I havn't even bothered to try the $30 kevlar. How much better can they be?
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