Tyres for OS Racing. Whats everyone using?

[moley]

I am in need of some tyres. 

The tyres I'm using are a bit worn.   

So I thought I'd invest in some new one's for my first Summer OS Race.

What's everones preference?

Skinny at rear, larger front?

Comp 3's?

Comp 3 copies?

Whats the low-down on racing tyres?   

BITD I just had 1.75" whitewalls front and rear.  And that arrangement wont do me any good for racing.

Any recommendations would be considered epecially if its a cheap option and a wise one.

Thanks

[Rabdul06]

BITD - 1.75 Comp III all round. Cant go wrong then cant go wrong now.....

[bmxmatt1974]

i use wilko copy comp 3's - 4.99 each 

[perry]

you really cant beat the comp 3 tread

larger in the front can give more grip and confidence into turns and a smaller rear is less rolling resistance , also stops the steering being twitchy but back in the day they had matching fronts and rears mostly

if my knowledge of racing cars is correct having more pressure in the rear will mean itl lose grip first ( no one wants the front to slide out on them , its easier to control the rear stepping out ) , a slightly soft tyre will leave a bigger contact patch on the ground , dont go too soft though otherwise itl be squishy

[moley]

Has anyone got some contacts for some good Comp III (or copies) that dont cost the earth?

[motomagII]

comp 3 copies at wilkinsons 3.99 eqch but only do 175s

[KGB Matt]

AS above

I have gone back to using a 2.125 comp IV on the front tho as im a little bigger than the average rider and needed a little more grip.

Matt

[moley]

Does anyone know the product code for the Wilkinsons Comp 3 copies.

I can't find any 20" tyres online

Thanks

[Dark Diggler]

Tioga still do comp 3 mate  http://www.extrauk.co.uk/product/detail/Tioga/BMX_Tyres/1043/

pm dibly as I know he uses Tioga on dem der Coyote's 

[perry]

but theyve stopped making them in skinwall

[moley]

That last link doesn't have them in 1.75"

Anywhere else I can try?

[pickle]

hi ya mate

the wilko tyres are made by Deli (?) my market sells em at £5 a pop so try yours?  mine even does them in the fatter 2.1 size as well for the front!   

[moley]

I live in the countryside?

Any market towns nearby wont have any bicycle tires.

Jackel is going to get me some when he goes to wilko's next week (if they haven't sold out that is).

Thanks for the help guys!!

[oldboyburner]

i bought 3 pairs of these it came to about £60 for all 6 tyres if this helps any one they are spot on as well

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230231011686&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=230214583114&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CategoryProximity&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=its%3DS%252BI

[motomagII]

i got my comp 3 from cbgill fat and thinny too at great price try pm him ,but im sure the wilkos ones would be fine .or get comp 3 for the rear and leave the thick dirt tyre on the front that was already on the bike

[moley]

Yeah the front one was okay.

I want a few sets of tyres because I'm going to have a set on some tuff's and a set on some wheels I just bought.

Plus a couple of spare ones to use in the future.

I plan on hitting the tracks for some practice because I definitely need it.

I have been making a lot of changes to RS1.

All I need now is a black brakeset and I'm ready to roll.

The new seatpost clamp worked a treat too.