Will Different Tyres Transform Your Bike?

[@gmbn]

What type of tyres do you run on your MTB? Let us know down below! 👇

[@Mo.Jo.MTB_101]

Maxxis Ikon 2.35 and Rekon Race 2.25 normally but I do have a set of Schwalbe Magic Marys 2.25 Addix Soft for Bikepark riding...

[@KillaMTB]

Yes I'm still riding 26 inch I run Maxxis minion DHF 26x2.35 front maxxis Minion DHR 26x2.35 rear grips well and rolls fast am goin to a maxxis ardent soon on the rear

[@bjk555]

Panaracer Fire XC Pros, 26 x 2.1 on front and back.

[@BrainiacManiac142]

Just put a fresh set of 2.3 inch Minion DHR II on the front, put slightly worn ones (of the same size and model) on the back to replace a tyre that was practically down to the canvas. The extra grip through corners is staggering.

[@jaimevalsantos4296]

Maxxis rekon 2.4 front, maxxis rekon race 2.25 rear.

[@capcarloslgo4941]

Wow the difference is Amazing. I live in FL and just replaced my Stump Jumper tires to Maxxis tubeless XC racing tires. Last weekend I was able ride 20 miles without any issues. That’s a 30% increase. Guys I now really really enjoy my bike. I love speed in the trails. Please note that now my suspension also needs to be adjusted. Great video Gracias

[@kjracz15]

grippy front tire + fast-rolling rear tire, worked well for me so far

[@messagedeleted1922]

only time rear tire really starts mattering is when its wet and muddy or you do a lot of climbing.

[@M.deHout]

For an even better comparison, should you have dropped the pressure a bit on the 2.6 enduro's to account for the extra volume and to get the most performance out of them?

[@muratcoskun5657]

Schwable - 29" Magic Mary Front, 29" Hans Dampf Back (No trouble so far )🙌🙌

[@Sebbern108]

For downhill yeah, but it’s so heavy

[@muratcoskun5657]

@@Sebbern108 I am here in the sport to make muscle man not the speed, MTB for me to build muscle not the speed. I need stability more than speed. Otherwise i drive gravel, race bike etc.

[@stephen_101]

Excellent combo, have run this in the past 👏.

[@tybaltlobenstein9426]

I run the same except I’ve got the big Betty in the back. Works great 👍

[@nicholaseldridge1844]

I have had labels and sidewalls from Schwalbe come already peeling or slightly cut more than once. I won't use them anymore, quality control sucks.

[@SammuelProductions]

Ahh, I’ve been waiting for this kind of vid. Thanks, GMBN :)

[@gmbn]

No problem! We hope you found it useful! 👍

[@Gabe73C]

I ride primarily green/blue techy trails and settled on chunky tread up front and low and tight tread on the rear. Best of both worlds.

[@ltrtg13]

On my hardtail actually run the Maxxis Minion DHF on the front and the Maxxis Rekon on the rear. They both are the 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, 120tpi. In 29x2.6". I do run an insert in the rear tyre.

[@themoss7115]

Minion DHF on both wheels. I know what the "F" means, but it follows the line, brakes well and also climbs on mud and steep hills.

[@simondrew7346]

I did the same a few years ago with the DHR2 on both ends, amazing grip - didn’t notice rolling resistance as I was doing mainly uplift days at the time - currently have DHF up front and a Dissector out back 👍🏻

[@driver_18]

I had he notion before that DHF meant DH-Front, then the DHR as DH-Rear. They actually perform well in that orientation coincidentally

[@simondrew7346]

@@driver_18 yeah they’re front & read specific but they’re good enough in pretty much any combination - think some WC downhillers we’re the first to use the DHR2 as a front a few seasons ago now

[@dvs620]

My urban, single speed has Bontrager XC tires (stock). Fast rolling on streets, but with grip on gravel and across fields. My GT has Maxxis Ardent, which are good for the trails around here. Much grippier off road than the Bontrager tires, but not a slog if I have to ride on streets for a bit.

[@ODPTV1]

I have fond childhood memories of pedaling a Kona stinky around town with Maxxis Minion DH tyres. I had legs of steel a few weeks later

[@KYMXRacer]

I just want a durable, fast rolling, high grip tire with light weight. Is that too much to ask?

[@flemming_j_]

In short, yes.

[@lowelllomberio]

yes it is

[@core-i7413]

Maxxis Ardent or Maxxis Forekaster, maybe Team Issue XR3 too.

[@lowelllomberio]

@@core-i7413 i agree with all these, currently using xr4 and forekaster right now

[@core-i7413]

@@lowelllomberio XR4 is a really good tyre for trail/enduro and Forekaster is amazing for cross-country and good for trail/enduro.

[@djsonfire0001]

Running a set of schwalbes...dirty dan front, racing ray in the back. Single speed. 29" I have a set of wtb rangers on my xc.

[@lennygermany1507]

Being fortunate to run a HT and full sus. Both Enduro, do love the mezcals as summer, dry track quick and quiet rubbers . BUT ..... hit a really damp or even worse , muddy spot . OUCH . Whereas the Nobby NICs or Hans Dampf , do stay upright and get round the corners and over the roots , but harder work getting up the tracks ..

[@nukedathlonman]

For sure - they are the biggest factor for both road and trail grip - and that's for all things traction related to cornering, acceleration and deceleration. :-)

[@ivostarmans1199]

Xc, rocket ron-racing ralph, both 2.25 Trail, hans dampf 2.35, noby nic 2.25. For an xc/Marathon ride the xc tires are much faster and cost less energy. Very noticable. For trail and more rough terrain, small bike parks the trail set is much faster and fun. Maybe idd try to mix Noby Nic and rocket ron for the do it all set.

[@saviourofrockandroll]

Maxxis DHF, 29 x 3.0" front and Maxxis FBR, 27.5 x 3.8" rear.

[@biketimist6943]

For the dry summer tracks in Denmark i changed my Minion DHF/Agressor with Racing Ray/Ralph - and damn I can feel a difference. The trails really isn't that techy where I ride, but the extra speed of the Schwalbe´s is significant. There's less grip in the front, but so far the Racing Ray is sufficient.

[@robgoffroad]

My Turbo Levo came with Butcher T9 front and Eliminator T7 rear. They were fine in loam, but as soon as the ground got soft both were out of their league. I replaced them with Assegai front and DHR II rear and it transformed the bike. It has grip for days now. On my Rockhopper I replaced its Fast Trak T5's with DHF front and DHR II rear, since the Assegai doesn't come in 2.3 width.

[@TheUnknownDutchman]

YT Capra here where I switched from Maxxis DHF to regular XC tires. Best choice ever for my kind of riding. Love the travel. And it rolls so much easier.

[@andy14169]

ya gotta point the bikes a bit steeper down hill before the difference in braking performance in those tires will show.

[@superchickensoup]

I just use a wooden cart wheel with a metal band around it, perfect on 70 degree rooty slopes 🤣

[@hollakeef]

A catalogue shop in the UK has a digital portable tyre inflator from a popular doorbell brand that serious mountain bikers should take a good look at.

[@tedoakes9235]

Link please

[@hollakeef]

Ar gos R ING looks like a water bottle.

[@hollakeef]

Search on YT Osram tyreinflate 2000 review - same product different brand

[@SousaSHJ]

Hi Richard cool video, you should also try a bike xc with a more aggressive tire to see if it goes well on descents

[@crm2507777]

Michelin AM 27.5 x 2.8 I think a good all round tyre is probably best for most people Bring back more plus sized wheels bike manufacturers Think the benefits outweigh the negatives especially on ebikes

[@cheesepaper3031]

Same principle with resistance saving battery and wattage. I run a continental cross king 27.5x2.3 in the hardtail back hub motor and 2.6 in the front for excellent cornering. The AM2 is perfect for dual suspension with a high torque mid drive. But pricey.

[@artao5]

WTB Velociraptors forever!!! \o/ WOOT!! Best tires ever.

[@pg-13yoshi91]

XC hardtail with 27.5 rims running a Maxxis minion DHF in the front and a WTB Trailboss in the rear.

[@yengsabio5315]

How's it? Do they clinch good?

[@pg-13yoshi91]

@@yengsabio5315 pretty good

[@yengsabio5315]

@@pg-13yoshi91 I have WTB Trail Boss front & rear for my XC Ht. I never tried mixing tyres yet. Thanks for replying! I might try Maxxis Minion DHF when I get my budget. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@pg-13yoshi91]

@@yengsabio5315 thanks, the reason why i chose my setup is becase in my experince a more nobby tire with more grip in the front i found helps with terrain like gravel or loose dirt because with a normal xc tire in the front will tend to have a harder time gripping because when that tire is in the rear its weighed down by your body and that pressure alows full use of the tred of the tire, but when in the front unlsess your leaning on top of it its not as stable as somthing like the minion DHF, and for entry level bikes or ones with stiff suspension a beefer front tire can absorb alot of impact and shock from the trail and be alot more resilant than an XC tire.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@pg-13yoshi91 That's interesting! I'm thankful you shared your experience here! The common recommendation/suggestion I get when using a WTB Trail Boss at the rear is WTB Vigilante for the front. Too bad for me, I can't easily find a WTB Vigilante here at my end. I enjoy trailing even only as a beginner! Prior to the WTB Trail Boss, I used Maxxis Ardent for trailing. The Ardent is good, but the Trail Boss clinches way, way better esp. on wet, muddy trails which is what we have here at my end. It's wet season here now.

[@asylumDAYS]

Enduro RULES 🤘🏻

[@gazg00]

Bontrager xr3 team issue front and rear.

[@darian_eugene_1452]

Ayyyy new vid!!

[@gmbn]

You Betcha!

[@Storm____]

I love the xr5 team issue

[@mrguppy1016]

Love the Barbie helmet mate 😊

[@ensnipe2000]

I switched over to enduro tires on my XC bike, my front tire one day just exploded at 40 psi, bike shop said the inner carcass separated from the outer casing, the tire sealant never came out of the tire

[@chiefsilverback]

"40 psi" - I think we've found the root cause of the failure! I run my Forekasters at 19 - 20 psi!

[@schnawgalawg]

That’s very stiff for enduro tires dude lol

[@ensnipe2000]

I run them at 50, iam riding towpaths

[@chiefsilverback]

@@ensnipe2000 why not just run tubes at that point? It sounds like you're ultimately using the wrong tool for the job and completely missing the benefits of tubeless which is that ability to run much lower PSI and not have to worry about pinch flats. There's a lot of research that points to low pressures actually being more efficient, so for your use case something like a Maxxis Ikon at 25psi would result in a much more enjoyable ride than a DHR2 or similar 'enduro' tire at it's limit of 50psi.

[@apersonontheinternet8034]

Of course the Enduro Tyres are going to win the braking test, you've just proved in the previous test that you're going slower after 50m with them on, so you're stopping from a lower inital speed. 🤷‍♂

[@KeironStarr]

Maxxis DHF 29x2.5 front and rear. I find the DHF on the rear actually tracks the ground a bit better

[@andy14169]

i run DHF in the rear on both my enduro bike and my gnar hardtail. love it

[@KeironStarr]

@@andy14169 ah nice man! I only run a semi-gnarly hardtail! 😂 Love them

[@simondrew7346]

@@andy14169 ran a DHR2 on front & back of my long forked hardtail a few years ago, massive grip 👍🏻

[@krispy-unicorn]

I got the Walmart specials on my bike good ol Blackburn 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@billmccaffrey1977]

You also need to consider the type of surface you are ridding on. A friend and I took a trip to Big Bend Texas to ride and discovered that my tire choice was only half right. Big Bend has two extreme surfaces for most of the ridding: course chipped granite (sharp cutting) and soft sand desert creek beds. I choose a tire suitable for the sand and the granite shredded these tires in just a few hours. Can GMBN show how to address this?

[@GokkunGuru]

S-Works Renegade front & rear, 29x2.2

[@AeroMetalMoe]

I just recently replaced the Renegades on my Specialized Chisel for Vittoria Mezcal front and rear because the Renegades were worn down quite a bit. I immediately noticed the weight difference and the more "bound to earth" feeling with the Mezcals, which I really didn't like at first and I still have to get used to. The main motivation for the switch was to get some sturdier tyres for my alp crossing this year but honestly I never had any punctures with the Renegades to begin with. After the Mezcals wear down, I really think of putting on some Renegades again.

[@GokkunGuru]

@@AeroMetalMoe Thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah, the Renegades are light and fast rolling. I came from Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph. Those are excellent all around tires but they were overkill for the type of riding I do. Plus they're pretty heavy.

[@skeda4680]

Luckily I came across to your comment, I'm planning to change my tires from mezcal rear/barzo front 29x2.2 both to renegade rear fast trak front 29x2.2 both. Yeah Vittoria tires are really heavy but the tire tread pattern is what I like, gave me more confidence in turns and decends (unlike Ikons slippery for me). I don't know if you tried Fast Trak, I'm not sure if I should put it in front. :/

[@AeroMetalMoe]

@@GokkunGuru The Racing Ray/Ralph combo seems to be really popular. I've only ridden Schwalbe (G-One) on my gravel bike and they were really prone to punctures. I mostly ride terrain that is very similar to that in this video and the Mezcal grabs better into damper soil than the Renegades. Still, I really miss the light weight feel when doing long uphills or when riding fire roads. I never thought switching tyres would make that much of a difference but I was really surprised how much it actually changes the feeling and handling of the bike. I'm quite new to mountainbiking and don't have much experience with other tyres, but I really cannot say anything bad about the Renegades.

[@GokkunGuru]

@@AeroMetalMoe Yup, the beauty of this sport is trying different components to experience what you like and what you don't like. It can get pretty expensive, but luckily there's a good second hand market so you can recover some costs. For example, my go to grips are OneUp. I decided to try PNW grips. Hated them. Sold them right away.

[@KoenYoutube]

I need a tire set for enduro, also they have to have good grip in wet weather.

[@sselh]

going to barzos from ground control F&R will save me 300 grams but no idea how well barzos grip relative to ground control.

[@mrshadow8244]

If ur XC or light trail, barzo is great choice. Rolling resistance is similar like Maxxis aspen or rekon race, but grip is so much better. Lot of XCO world cup riders are using barzo. I had rekon race and now barzo/mezcal combo and next will have just barzo front and rear. for me are the best..

[@samuraioodon]

@@mrshadow8244 how’s barzo/barzo compared to barzo/mezcal ? Is rolling slower or faster and which would be better in wet or mud pack rides?

[@andredomingues7165]

Assegai 27,5” 2.50 maxxgrip front Assegai 27,5” 2.50 maxxterra rear

[@ShadLife]

For most people, get the Mazza in Trail form and not the Enduro one. You will appreciate the much lighter weight. The Enduro is pretty heavy and overkill unless all you do is bomb downhills and rarely ever climb. If you run the correct size tire, I run 27.5 x 2.6 with the correct air pressure, I am 190 lbs and run 24 psi rear and 21 front, you will rarely ever have issues with your tires. Leave the heavy stuff to the big time shredders. Do yourself a favor and run the Trail version and you will thank me later....😉

[@VerthNeel]

BARZO+MEZCAL is a perfect combo.

[@gmbn]

That's a brilliant Vittoria tyre setup you've got! 👊

[@samuraioodon]

@@gmbn would this be good combo for 50/50 riding on tarmac and fire roads, rain or shine? Or would mez/mez be best?

[@dmannion81]

Assegai and you’re done. Just kidding but I do run them front a rear and are my favorite by far.

[@GavinKeller]

I’m about to get my ibis Ripmo AF, what would the good folks recommend for me to get for a tire combo!?

[@flemming_j_]

Take a goooood look at Michelin. Used Maxxis for years, but ride Michelins now. Wild Enduro, Wild AM2 and Force.

[@johnlatsko526]

Run a gripper r if you find one

[@lambo79]

Mazza front, martello rear

[@stuartmclaren7285]

Michelin wild enduro gum-x 27.5 2.4

[@rogertitcombe1870]

2.6 front and back, looking to change back to 2.35 though

[@flemming_j_]

Why?

[@rogertitcombe1870]

@@flemming_j_ riding more xc and bridleway. Don't really ride trail centres and thinking it would be more effective.

[@lexusenthusiast6414]

I went from 2.6" to 2.5"front/2.4" in the rear on my Hardtail and even though it's much faster pedaling the rear tire in particular made me lose so much confidence on the descents

[@youngstadan4999]

I've got a dissector and assagai on my ransom, 2.4 n 2.5 they absolutely suck for peddling and I mean they suck hard

[@pukki34]

Wheels and tires make the biggest differrence

[@Rickrill]

I've been using the teravail ehline 29" 2.5 and find them excellent for summer riding on hard packed or gravel trails

[@jimmy.m.9744]

How do you find your rim size I am just asking

[@gmbn]

Hi Jimmy! It's very common to find the width measurement of your rim on the rim itself. If you can't find anything, it's worth searching the name of the rim online. It's also worth checking out your bike's specifications online. We hope this helps! 👍

[@sirduckoufthenorth]

never knew why some people have a problem with pairing different brands

[@superchickensoup]

It's just not the done thing is it

[@flemming_j_]

For me, it is about looks. It just looks like shit with different logos/colors 😂

[@KevinT3141]

Easy decision for me: Tan sidewalls are an automatic "Nope!"

[@komoonkh]

You are a weirdo. Tan walls are beauty.

[@dvs620]

I used to be that way. But I got a great deal on some Maxxis Ardent, but they were tan walls. I figured, for the price, I could accept it. On my black GT, they look really good. My other bike is a nice blue color and the all black tires really contrast the paint job.

[@divaythfyr4251]

Considering my bike is in volt green, anything other than black would look like shit on it...

[@dvs620]

@@divaythfyr4251 Yeah, that does sound horrible. I bet the bike looks great though. I hate bright colors, but on mountain bikes, give me ALL the bright colors. Give me a neon yellow, or the Yeti turquoise, or the Trek Volt to Miami green, or bright red. The more the color stands out, the better the bike. My GT is black with neon lettering so the tan walls really make them pop. My Trek is a blue, so black looks much better.

[@stuart3744]

Tan sidewall is xc race where xc trail is graphine sidewall that is a bit heavier due to reinforced sidewall

[@Videomorgue]

I can feel all the science teachers cringing in unison at this, "experiment."

[@thevapingpolisher9717]

Nobby nic front and rear for now

[@celstark]

Same pressure? Really? We’ve known for ages you need to drop the psi with wider tires. It’s about equating the volume of air.

[@Lionsraws66]

It's brilliant when you don't have to pay for tyres. 🙄

[@arp_909]

Or bikes

[@atanasbozhilov6043]

Make your own channel and ride with free tires...

[@ShadLife]

Tires are around $80 for the good ones. Considering that I am riding a $4000 bike I actually think the price isn't bad at all. The tires are one of the most important parts of a bicycle, so if you skimp on them they instantly make a sweet $4000 machine ride like crap. If you have a cheaper bike and put good $80 tires on it, you will improve your ride by a lot. So totally worth the price in my opinion.

[@andrewsouthern3517]

@@ShadLife your not wrong, I’ve ridden a 1000 dollar bike on stock tires which were 30 dollars and I’ve ridden it on 100 dollar tires, tires are everything, you need a good tire to ride well

[@matt46vale]

It's like you've read my mind.

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

hmmm, 2.6 ain't a problem with rolling - depends on the tyre.

[@Twentykixx]

Egad, what’s the deal with the Easter egg bonnets… Is this a POC requirement, or the leftovers colors no one wanted. All I can focus on is that pink mess… so ugly design too.

[@petef15]

18watts isn't negligible lol

[@steenwijkninja]

Ok i got to ask what the hell is with the pink helmets

[@divaythfyr4251]

My thoughts exactly, apart from why is it always on... Doesn't look professional enough without it?

[@TrIpMo1981]

I just bought Kenda HellKat AEC. I read they are similar as Magic Mary's but grip better, and longer lasting. Always been on Maxxis or Schwalbe tyres. So curious about these.

[@blazejbch]

0.6 sec for flat 50 meters is pretty negligible if you don't race. It also tells you very little on how the tyre performs for few hours of riding.

[@abrahamdelacruzpascua3072]

❤️❤️❤️

[@elrinconderoller1560]

29" Enduro?? Wait a minute... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 26" rules!! No more stupid marketing on MTB!!!

[@billskolnik4908]

None of my own evaluations have any credibility because I don't own a pink helmet, nor will I ever own one.

[@wingtip76]

I wish I had a pink helmet...

[@JonEyv]

Tf is the blue thing u use to propel yourself when testing

[@davelloyd8454]

Same pressure for significantly different casing... Experiment immediately worthless. Set each tyre and wheel combination up appropriately and then we see the differences.

[@nissan300bhp]

pink helmet 🤔

[@lustforpoledance8001]

why in the name of God you have a pink POC helmet ??

[@vicholm1000]

It’s *TIRE*

[@mathisonnivens731]

Hello

[@gmbn]

🙌

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

Ye ye

[@YoungDoug13]

Tire

[@199beefy]

Oh yeah another tyre video 😴😴😴

[@daydodog]

Is this video sponsored by vittoria?

[@MonkeMan324]

First

[@ShiftyXC]

Another irrelevant testing from GMBN. Especially the way this guy speaks as if this test can show some serious results. He has impressive representing skills though. But it looks like GMBN ran out of new ideas.

[@technikstein8974]

Only the front tyre ist important

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

That’s a ridiculous statement.

[@technikstein8974]

Jep

[@EMTB17]

I would never ever buy a Vittoria tire. I would also never buy a maxxis tire.

[@olik136]

why? almost every tire around here is Schwalbe... so I have no clue about any other companies. I only know Maxxis from motocross (where they are a cheap, yet worse alternative to mostly Michelin and Pirelli..)

[@divaythfyr4251]

And reasons? Otherwise your statement is just trolling imho.