| One of the most important components on your | | | | For hard packed terrain with a good mix of rocks |
| mountain bike is your tires. They grip the ground and | | | | you might want to consider a wider and smooth tire. |
| provide the traction you need on different surfaces. | | | | As an example a tire that is wider then 2.0. |
| Most mountain bike riders look for light weight, | | | | For loosely packed terrain consider a knobby tire. |
| strength and traction in a tire and many advanced | | | | Choose a tire with a really aggressive pattern as this |
| riders even have multiple sets of tires for different | | | | will help you gain maximum traction in the dirt. You |
| riding conditions. | | | | might also want to consider tires that are designed |
| So what tire is right for your mountain bike and riding | | | | for the front and rear of the bike. |
| style? With so many different manufactures and | | | | For muddy terrain consider a narrow tire. Narrow |
| models to choose from which one is right for you? | | | | tires will reach the bottom of the mud and create |
| These are not easy questions to answer so hopefully | | | | less resistance when turning making it easier for you |
| we can provide some insight to get you moving in | | | | to move forward. |
| the right direction. Mountain bike parts are not cheap | | | | For all terrain tires there are so many choices to |
| and you want to make the right decision. | | | | consider. Many of the major tire manufacturers make |
| Tire Construction: | | | | very good tires that are great for all conditions. |
| Consider a Kevlar bead or folding tire - A Kevlar tire | | | | Riders Body Size: |
| weighs an estimated 60-80 grams less then a | | | | Consider your body size. If you are heavier you |
| conventional none folding tire. It does not sound like | | | | might want to consider a wider tire. |
| much of a weight savings but multiple that number | | | | Where to buy: |
| by two and then consider the rotating weight. For an | | | | You can buy your tires at a bike store, order them |
| extra couple of dollar, in my opinion, it is worth | | | | from an online website or from an individual sell tires |
| spending the extra money. | | | | posted on a mountain bike classifieds website. |
| Terrain and Tread patterns: | | | | The information above is a rough guide on what to |
| Determine where you are going to ride and how you | | | | consider when buying new mountain bike tires. Many |
| are going to use the bike. As an example will you be | | | | bikes stores that have bikes for sale and bike parts |
| riding on the local trails that are hard packed dirt or | | | | can also give you their opinion. Talk to your friends |
| on slick rock? | | | | and read online forums to see what other riders like |
| For hard packed terrain consider a narrower and | | | | and don’t like. The more information you have |
| smooth tire. As an example a tire that is 1.8 to 2.0 | | | | the better. |
| wide. | | | | See you on the trail. |