[Guest]

I've almost always ridden 2.1" tires, but i've been doing more agressive riding lately and been wanting a bigger tire. I would think that my frame (caldera) can't handle anything more than 2.3"

So what are all the pros and cons to having a bigger tire?

thanks

 

[Sideknob]

Can be heavier, can be slower pedalling, there can be clearance issues. It depends on the individual tyre.

Pros are that you can run lower pressure for better traction, better ride. Can last longer too.

 

[Guest]

thanks, im guessing more comfortable on rough terrain?

 

[mroneeyedboh]

yeha they also do absorb more of the shock from jumps and vibrations aswell. also provide more of a contact area with your tread

 

[umbertom]

generally more grip and more volume/cushion/comfort for a smoother ride
the only negative is the extra weight

 

[Bawitdaba]

I'm running 2.7's front and rear this year and I love em...

 

[kapusta]

I've almost always ridden 2.1" tires, but i've been doing more agressive riding lately and been wanting a bigger tire. I would think that my frame (caldera) can't handle anything more than 2.3"

So what are all the pros and cons to having a bigger tire?

thanks

The only disadvantage I can think of is weight. Rolling resistance depends on the tread, just like narrow tires. Advatages: You can run lower pressure for a smoother ride. I also find wider tires are more stable in rough conditions.

For me , A 2.3 is the smallest tire I would run for any type of riding.

 

[Sideknob]

When shooping for bigger rubber, be wary of freeride style tyres - they will often have thicker sidewalls and not only be heavy, but the thick sidewalls make them not as compliant as XC types, and they roll slow, even over rough ground.

Big tyres with a light construction can roll well over rough ground at low pressure, as they roll over smaller trail obstacles rather than fighting them, like skinny high pressure tyres have to.

 

[All Mountain]

When shooping for bigger rubber, be wary of freeride style tyres - they will often have thicker sidewalls and not only be heavy, but the thick sidewalls make them not as compliant as XC types, and they roll slow, even over rough ground.

Big tyres with a light construction can roll well over rough ground at low pressure, as they roll over smaller trail obstacles rather than fighting them, like skinny high pressure tyres have to.

Mate, as usual spot-on :thumbsup: !

 

[Sideknob]

Why thankye!

Nothing worse than slug tyres. Been there, done that.

 

[xKREDx]

So what are all the pros and cons to having a bigger tire?thanks

well a bigger tire gives you more control but its also heavier

 

[fsrxc]

Caldera - HT?
On a hardtail running the biggest rear tire that will fit, can soften the ride a bit too.

I like a big volume front tire, because they tend to track better over ruts, roots, rocks etc, and at low pressures gives really consistent cornering grip (doesn't "skip" like a skinny tire at high pressures can).

 

[GRAVELBIKE]

Yes, Caldera = hardtail.

I'm really curious about this, too, as I'd like something wider than the stock Nokians (I've also got a Caldera).

 

[fsrxc]

Yes, Caldera = hardtail.

I'm really curious about this, too, as I'd like something wider than the stock Nokians (I've also got a Caldera).

You'll just have to check how much room your current tires have, verify your current tires actual size (Shiggy's site has specs for many tires but not all) and then figure out what will fit. One tire you might try is a Spider 2.3, it's a bit big on the rear of my fsr but might fit your Caldera, decent volume tire, decent weight (650g), really good grip, wears fast though (so buy two for cheap).