[stripes]

I have 2.8 Rekons right now, and I'm really not feeling them. I like the feel of the Nobby Nic 2.8s, but they're not always available, and one of them I got wobbles so badly (it's an older version) that it rubs against the chainstays.

Is there any other plus tires people recommend that are NOT Maxxis?

 

[jay_paradox]

I have 2.8 Rekons right now, and I'm really not feeling them. I like the feel of the Nobby Nic 2.8s, but they're not always available, and one of them I got wobbles so badly (it's an older version) that it rubs against the chainstays.

Is there any other plus tires people recommend that are NOT Maxxis?

What don’t you like about them? Ever try the Bontranfer XR3 and XR4?


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[stripes]

What don’t you like about them? Ever try the Bontranfer XR3 and XR4?


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About Maxxis? They're slow, and their sidewalls suck (waiting for the flames to come now...).

I've tried in 2.8: Rekons, DHR2, DHF.
I've also tried in 2.8s: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Spesh Butcher

Never tried the Bontrager. The XR3 looks good for the back, but the XR4 looks like it's missing some intermediatary knobs, and that's not what I'm looking for. Definitely open to try them in a 2.8, but I'm not caring about other sizes since this post is on the plus wheel size.

 

[mikesee]

I like Magic Mary as a front, and XR3 as a rear.

 

[stripes]

I like Magic Mary as a front, and XR3 as a rear.

Cool. I run a magic mary 2.6 on the front of my enduro bike. Sounds like your combo is worth a shot.

 

[Grinchy8]

Schwalbe site has open box 2.8 nobby nicks for sale. I had some in a cart a couple days ago.. .

 

[mikesee]

Cool. I run a magic mary 2.6 on the front of my enduro bike. Sounds like your combo is worth a shot.

If your LBS doesn't have 'em, I do.

 

[fmendes]

Depends on how you ride. I kind of like the WTB Rangers.

 

[quite.right]

I use Magic Mary 2.8 and Nobby Nic 2.8 for real technical trails. Have a look of Apex and Speedgrip for the NN. That will work.

 

[BansheeRune]

Does it matter if they weigh more than a 12.50 35/15?

 

[stripes]

Does it matter if they weigh more than a 12.50 35/15?

Here's the thing I do notice: I run a 2.6 Magic Mary SuperTrail (Orange) and 2.6 Nobby Nic SpeedGrip (blue), and those tires are heavier than the Maxxix I ran, but are also much faster rolling, and don't feel nearly as harsh.

With 2.8 tires, I don't see anything really low weight, so what would you consider heavy or light for plus tires?

 

[Grinchy8]

27.5 x 2.8 list

29 x 3.0 list

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[stripes]

27.5 x 2.8 list
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29 x 3.0 list isn't finished yet . . .
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I'd like to hear what experience people have. I don't really feel like spending my entire paycheck on tires to get the right feel.

 

[jay_paradox]

Love my DHF and DHR2 on the downhill but would like to get tires that are less exhausting to climb with.


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[Grinchy8]

Many weights and reviews in this article. Focuses on 29" tires.

 

[mpress]

I run Schwalbe Hans Dampf & Nobby Nic in 27.5x2.8. They size up well, have good grip, and roll well for a plus tire. Not sure if its an install issue, but they do seem prone to wobbling on the rim. I tried Maxxis DHF & DHR2 in 2.8" and sliced a sidewall on an unknown object on my first ride. To date, that is the only tire I have ever sliced in either plus or standard sizes.

 

[mikesee]

Ranger and McFly are OK rear tires, but I don't care for them, at all, as fronts.

 

[mchandler]

I've been running 3.0 Teravail Coronados almost exclusively for the past year. Tons of float, but not the best when it comes to cornering traction. Tried Nobby Nics (2.8) but couldn't seem to find the sweet spot for PSI (on a rigid bike). Next on my list to try are 3.0 Chunk (f) and 2.8 McFly (r) and some 2.8 WTB Rangers.

 

[SteveF]

2.6 and 2.8 Rocket Rons are great tires.

 

[erichunt]

I run a pair of 2.8 Rocket Ron's for my sandy trails out here in West Michigan. Light, fast rolling and enough grip for what we have.