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dhd
20-07-2003, 09:48 PM
What tyres are the go for a rigid dirtjump bike? I'm building one up and have no idea what to put on it!
Adi
20-07-2003, 09:50 PM
Ah, probably 2.1 for a pure DJ bike. Dunno about brand tho, but keep them skinny. kalem/01_250/andrew will be able to help out
S.
20-07-2003, 09:51 PM
Maxxis Hookworms perhaps? I'd get something with a biggish bag (2.3-2.5) and run the front one fairly soft... when my HT was a rigid, it slaughtered my wrists.
20-07-2003, 09:56 PM
i run 26 x 2.5 front (maxxis high roller)
24 x 2.1 rear (kmart)
20-07-2003, 09:56 PM
but my bike is front squishy not ridgid
oz-freerider
20-07-2003, 09:58 PM
how about them dmr moto tires?
fastrider gus
21-07-2003, 06:21 PM
yea i was just about to mention them.. they look unreal..
if not them maybe a duro 2.6, which isnt realy a 2.6 at all.. just the right size.
kalem
21-07-2003, 06:58 PM
yea i was just about to mention them.. they look unreal..
if not them maybe a duro 2.6, which isnt realy a 2.6 at all.. just the right size.

i think i know the ones you're talking about, they are about 2.3 if that, they are good, but they are way too heavy for a tire that size... For pure DJ's i'd wanna keep them pretty small, tho' with the rigid, some fat up front would help.

how about a High roller 2.35" front and High roller semi-slick 2.35" rear? Maxxis tires measure wakko so a 2.3 is more 2.1/2.2ish, I think if your smooth and your DJ's are smooth they'd be perfect...
http://www.maxxis.com/getImage.asp?FileID=3328http://www.maxxis.com/getImage.asp?FileID=3330


i am assuming you have 26" wheels cos these aren't available in 24"
Ride_Guy
21-07-2003, 08:33 PM
Run a 2.5 maxxis high roller front and a hookworm on the back alomost the same as the pic above but a slicker rear tyre
Dinsy2
21-07-2003, 09:05 PM
hookworms are stupid heavy and would be crap in corners and whatnot., kalems suggestion is good, for me personally, id run the single ply semi slick on the rear and a single ply larsen 2.35 on the front.
trobb
21-07-2003, 10:52 PM
i would go mxis 2.2 or maybe less
125PHIL
21-07-2003, 11:32 PM
for DJ, and bmx track riding im running a maxxis high roller on the front, and a ritchey Zmax on the rear (2.1) hooks up really good in the dirt but the zmax sucks for urban riding
but yeah the DMR moto tires are awesome, remindme of my primo dirt monnsters on my bmx!
duncan^kona
21-07-2003, 11:48 PM
i would go those semi slick 2.35 high rollers..
fastrider gus
23-07-2003, 04:28 PM
im guessing everyone here likes maxxis!!!
kalem
23-07-2003, 05:49 PM
im guessing everyone here likes maxxis!!!

heh i was thinkin that too... They have got a pretty good selection though, name another company that has such a varied and quality range...
Rik
23-07-2003, 06:03 PM
IMO the fat Ritchey tyres look good for all sorts of riding, they appear that they'd roll rather well, plus bite when needed, I'm yet to try a pair though.
fastrider gus
24-07-2003, 05:15 PM
lol.. richey :roll:
wombat
24-07-2003, 07:04 PM
What have you got against Ritchey Gus? They make some good tyres (there is more to riding than DH and hucking).
kalem
24-07-2003, 07:09 PM
What have you got against Ritchey Gus? They make some good tyres (there is more to riding than DH and hucking).

i think everyone should understand the context of gus' posts by now...
Ryan
25-07-2003, 12:05 AM
I run a 2.5 dual ply Highroller front and a 2.35 Larsen TT single ply rear on my DMR, both tubeless.
Seems to do the trick for me, the Larsen TT in particular never stops impressing me with how well it hooks up.
bikeman_baldrik
25-07-2003, 12:28 PM
Get the new DMR motos.
fastrider gus
25-07-2003, 07:33 PM
What have you got against Ritchey Gus? They make some good tyres (there is more to riding than DH and hucking).

i do belive this is in the DJ section... i doubt that a shitty XC tyre will do the job..
do you like them? thats enough for me to not like them.. :twisted:
Tim
25-07-2003, 08:34 PM
DMR Moto's i think are 24" only, sweet tire though.... go with thye Semi-Slick high rollers front and back, they are real fast rollers and still give plenty of grip on the berms.

Tim
jayboy882003
07-08-2003, 06:39 PM
you would want them pretty fat coz u got now suspension to fat tyres will releif a bit of shock!
Roadie Rob
07-08-2003, 07:46 PM
New 2.35 maxxis ignitor on the front and dynomite on the rear if you do some dual or 4x action and not to much commuting you can also consider the new Brian Lopes Bling Bling super tacky
Roadie Rob
07-08-2003, 07:47 PM
Oh yeah they roll really fast and the first two I also use for sk8 park stuff nice traction and good size
wombat
07-08-2003, 09:58 PM
What have you got against Ritchey Gus? They make some good tyres (there is more to riding than DH and hucking).

i do belive this is in the DJ section... i doubt that a shitty XC tyre will do the job..
do you like them? thats enough for me to not like them.. :twisted:

Oh! thems fighting words! Seriously though, the motovader's are a fatter tyre with a low tread profile that I reckon would work really well for DJs, they should roll really well.
msbhvn
16-09-2003, 01:47 PM
Is there an Aust Internet site that sell the Hookworms, I dont want to use my LBS anymore.