Numpty tyre Q
 

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[Closed] Numpty tyre Q

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Keep pinch-puncturing my rear Crossmark (2.1" plain folding).

Leaving tubeless conversion, LUST versions and not ploughing through rock gardens like an idiot aside for a moment, would the larger 2.25" versions of the same tyre be any more resistant?

(rationale: I might try tubeless but not straight away)

OR any other similar performing tyres you'd recommend? Saguaro TNT (although can't find any cheap)? Onza Canis? Specialized Captain Control? Basically a fast rolling tyre that stands up to abuse.


 
Posted : 27/06/2014 11:48 am
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What pressure are you running? Sounds like it might be a little low if you keep doing it..
You could try the EXO sidewalled Maxxis as they are protected on the sidewalls and have a bit more strength


 
Posted : 27/06/2014 12:12 pm
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Have been running between 25-30psi according to the track pump gauge. Now upped to 35 but quite liked the grip the lower pressure gave. Guess I need to lump it for a while and then make the effort to go tubeless.


 
Posted : 27/06/2014 12:42 pm
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Pinching = too low a pressure.
Its always a compromise between traction and pinch resistance.
Tubeless does away with that particular compromise, but introduces a whole new level of faff, expense and hassle.


 
Posted : 27/06/2014 12:55 pm

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