Author Topic: mid skool tyre choice (Read 2759 times)

stevepeanut · « **on:** September 17, 2012, 02:54 PM »

hi all , my dk general lee has a pair or primo dirt monsters on. I am looking at getting some street/park tyres so it will ride better on the streets and eventually I can have a go on ramps. I have looked at lots of tyres and fancy some gusset pimps as they are really cheap in a sale. I have always rode tracks so I am unsure which size to go for, What would best suit the bike 1.95 or 2.1?

gary67 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2012, 04:34 PM »

Go big,i just put Tioga street block 2.25 front an 2.15 rear tyres on my STA and its rides luvvly

Jaymz · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2012, 04:54 PM »

I tried to go big on my dirtbike and the 2.35 front when inflated didn't fit in the forks

gary67 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2012, 05:15 PM »

Quote from: Jaymz on September 17, 2012, 04:54 PM

I tried to go big on my dirtbike and the 2.35 front when inflated didn't fit in the forks

You got greedy lol

Spen69 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2012, 06:06 PM »

The natural progression from dirt monsters would be V-monsters IMHO. Ideal for ramps and totally useable for street - I use a 2.1 on the front and 1.95 on the rear. They even come in skinwall too for that extra bit of style..... ;-)

stevepeanut · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2012, 07:20 PM »

I quite like the look of the gusset pimps, I can get a pair for £22

ED209 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2012, 08:42 PM »

I'd agree with Spen but go 1.95 front and back - lovelee tyres

Spen69 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2012, 08:54 PM »

If you're gonna ride ramps, price has nothing to do with it.....

Death on the other hand.......

stevepeanut · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2012, 09:24 PM »

ok I dont want to be sliding off cos of cheap tyres, wheres the best shop for a good deal on primo v monsters?

kev-s · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2012, 10:15 PM »

dont bother with the new version of tanwall v monsters if you wanna run over 65psi

as they bulge and make your wheel look buckled

the normal blackwall ones are fine just the new tanwall ones are crap, i tried 2 pairs and both were the same, sent em back and got fit fafs instead

ED209 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2012, 10:25 PM »

Quote from: kev s on September 17, 2012, 10:15 PM

dont bother with the new version of tanwall v monsters if you wanna run over 65psi

as they bulge and make your wheel look buckled

the normal blackwall ones are fine just the new tanwall ones are crap, i tried 2 pairs and both were the same, sent em back and got fit fafs instead

not had that problem Kev

but probably not being as bio as you

Spen69 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2012, 10:27 PM »

Ask what folks think of the cheap ones first bud as they might be ok.

Pretty sure uncle Stodgy Dave can get the skinwall V-monsters for you if you need some.

kev-s · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2012, 10:49 PM »

Quote from: ED209º on September 17, 2012, 10:25 PM

Quote from: kev s on September 17, 2012, 10:15 PM
dont bother with the new version of tanwall v monsters if you wanna run over 65psi

as they bulge and make your wheel look buckled

the normal blackwall ones are fine just the new tanwall ones are crap, i tried 2 pairs and both were the same, sent em back and got fit fafs instead

not had that problem Kev but probably not being as bio as you

bio?? im not a washing powder!! think you ment big, you cheeky git

a few people have noticed that they bulge when inflated to over 65 psi, your obviously not riding hard enough for them to bulge

gary67 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2012, 10:55 PM »

100psi in my Tiogas,roll like fook,hell yeah!!

Mdbh · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2012, 06:41 AM »

Quote from: kev s on September 17, 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote from: ED209º on September 17, 2012, 10:25 PM
Quote from: kev s on September 17, 2012, 10:15 PM
dont bother with the new version of tanwall v monsters if you wanna run over 65psi

as they bulge and make your wheel look buckled

the normal blackwall ones are fine just the new tanwall ones are crap, i tried 2 pairs and both were the same, sent em back and got fit fafs instead

not had that problem Kev but probably not being as bio as you

bio?? im not a washing powder!! think you ment big, you cheeky git

a few people have noticed that they bulge when inflated to over 65 psi, your obviously not riding hard enough for them to bulge

+1 Kev you are fat and old

Bigfrawg · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:08 AM »

There are some Aaron Ross tyres in the for sale section at £ 35 , good fookin deal at nearly half price !

Munnyella · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:17 AM »

Custom riders for v monsters, £14.99 each, free post over £30 so buy a spoke too!

MM

ED209 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:21 AM »

Quote from: kev s on September 17, 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote from: ED209º on September 17, 2012, 10:25 PM
Quote from: kev s on September 17, 2012, 10:15 PM
dont bother with the new version of tanwall v monsters if you wanna run over 65psi

as they bulge and make your wheel look buckled

the normal blackwall ones are fine just the new tanwall ones are crap, i tried 2 pairs and both were the same, sent em back and got fit fafs instead

not had that problem Kev but probably not being as bio as you

bio?? im not a washing powder!! think you ment big, you cheeky git

a few people have noticed that they bulge when inflated to over 65 psi, your obviously not riding hard enough for them to bulge

did you not used to say 'bio'... in the 80s

going 'bio' was big ...

and gay means happy

pickle · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2012, 07:22 AM »

$:-\$ you crazy guys in the midlands!

kev-s · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:12 AM »

shut it olly, how was your ride last night, did u stay and actually ride for more than 30 mins

munny thats exactly what i did when i ordered my fit fafs!!!

ed, i was only a kid in the 80's and im a southerner so i would have had no idea of any northern monkey sayings

(disclaimer anywhere past petersfield is up north to me!)

Mdbh · « **Reply #20 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:17 AM »

Couldn't be assed mate, il save the my shut downs for Cornwall!:-p

kev-s · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:41 AM »

in your dreams big boy

Mdbh · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2012, 09:47 AM »

Quote from: kev s on September 18, 2012, 08:41 AM

in your dreams big boy

let's face it Kev the only thing you can shut down is your local dominos pizza on a Friday night when you order your dinner

gavprimo · « **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2012, 09:48 AM »

My 2p

I rode 21.Dirt monster front, 1.95 v monster rear, for ages, was good for everything

then I discovered Fly Rubens front and rears, really really good tyres

just bought 1.95 streetblocks for my RV, they are just like powerblocks but with a stronger sidewall and more grip, so no bulging or splits, and still very light, as I am riding to and from the cyclopark bmx track when I go

kev-s · « **Reply #24 on:** September 18, 2012, 11:17 AM »

Quote from: Mdbh on September 18, 2012, 09:47 AM

Quote from: kev s on September 18, 2012, 08:41 AM
in your dreams big boy
let's face it Kev the only thing you can shut down is your local dominos pizza on a Friday night when you order your dinner

difference is that the next day i go on a 50 mile ride to burn it off where as you just carry on eating

anyway as much as it is fun taking the piss out of you (and you taking it out of me) its more fun face to face (ohherr!) and its kinda ruining this post so shove another pork pie in ur face and shut it

there are other mid school tyre options if ur not too fussed about tan walls

pretty sure the following have been around since the late 90's/early y2k

snafu knob job tyre http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=13843&cat=44&parent=1001&sid=3

hoffman skid mark tyre http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/42625/Hoffman_SkidMark_Wire_Tyre

primo wall tyre http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=3438&cat=44&parent=1001&sid=3