rabie Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) the guys love the IRC rears down here in the south where its all mud (very few if any rocks). Michelin Comp seams pretty popular after that with Pirelli MT43 for enduro bike that have to have trials tyres and other stuff. not really herd of anyone using Dunlops down here at all (bit expensive with no track record ???). Michelin Light still rather new and you do get people using a Vee Rubber just because it's cheap. Not seen one of the Mitas trails tyres yet (also cheap) - think that covers everything (Bridgestone BW24 looks odd and is there a cheng shing ??? out there) Edited November 3, 2009 by rabie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 the guys love the IRC rears down here in the south where its all mud (very few if any rocks). Michelin Comp seams pretty popular after that with Pirelli MT43 for enduro bike that have to have trials tyres and other stuff. not really herd of anyone using Dunlops down here at all (bit expensive with no track record ???). Michelin Light still rather new and you do get people using a Vee Rubber just because it's cheap. Not seen one of the Mitas trails tyres yet (also cheap) - think that covers everything (Bridgestone BW24 looks odd and is there a cheng shing ??? out there) Anybody with experience of vee rubber on rocks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 wow there's a lot to try... perhaps one of the comics has already done a comparison.. I reckon feedback in these forums is worth more though .no vested interests! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Did,nt get to try thr X-Lite in the mud, bought it the summer and its only recently got wet, its shagged out now though so not likely to give it a go. Would I buy one again? no, not worth the extra money,good tyre but at my level an X11 will do, the slow leak got my tits abit as well although it didnt seem to go down whilst riding. Had a dunlop once and found that as grippy in the streams as a wornish X11 but very good in wet muddy stuff, the X11 seems to be a good all rounder will the others specialising in something but not all rounders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) IRC turned up today, big thanks to Scott at BVM for sorting it out so quickly about to fit it and hope i get some sort of grip tomoz Edited November 6, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Aint they easy to put on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) Been using tyre beaders for quite a while now, always used the white ones but they soon seem to tear and break especially if they pinch up and pulling them out of the rim to hard. Found this one on Ebay Beader This is quite a bit tougher than the white ones and I,ve used mine about 5 times now and still no sign of a tear of wear from it. I learned that if you apply soap to the beader only,not the tyre and pump the tyre up this beader will just pop itself out all on its own, no pinching and has worked every time, well worth 20 quid if you turn or change tyres often I,m not 100% sure but this maybe an upgrade of the white ones sold in the past years, if it is then they have done a great job with it Edited November 6, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 (edited) First try with an IRC today at the Pickling Yards, not the best place to judge as the venue is quite grippy even when wet, tyre gripped very very well all day,every section, but have a feeling so would a new Mich. Did notice the rear wheel landings onto loose/slippy stuff it did,nt wash out and the real muddy bog section it gripped perfectly even though those are my worst type of sections. Will see what its like at Stockenchurch next weekend, should be some slippy going there in places. Good thing as well I noticed from the off, the tyre didnt need to be broke in at all, griped from new right from the off even with the walls still hard. Thanks to Aldermarston Nomads for a great trial, well set out and a nice run round the woods. Edited November 7, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) Second try out with IRC today and it was a real tester at Stokenchurch, very slippy sections, roots,cambers,logs and tight turns. I have to say the tyre was just brilliant, a trial like this would usually see me either retire or triple figure score on the 4rt. I had far more issues with grip from the front Mich which is only a couple of months old now, I did'nt notice anyone getting anymore grip all day than me and many struggled on parts I easy found traction. The guys who rode better were just better,not a grip thing, did have to spin the tyre out before every section to clear the mud so it taken the edge off a little but still good for a few more trials. Might try the IRC front now? anyone tried one of those? Thank you to the Wycombe club for organising a good day, sections were spot on for the conditions and I beleive over 130 riders entered, all sections manned, a little queuing but not as bad as I thought considering the entry. Edited November 15, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyd Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have used the Mitas here in both mud and rocks on a Tlr 250 Great tyre in the mud as the profile is rounded ,meanig that you have still a good tread while leaning the bike over Found it also good on rock as you were getting good grip on the mud before Great wear rate Marty D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 interesting to hear about the mitas, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatabeta Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Second try out with IRC today and it was a real tester at Stokenchurch, very slippy sections, roots,cambers,logs and tight turns. I have to say the tyre was just brilliant, a trial like this would usually see me either retire or triple figure score on the 4rt. I had far more issues with grip from the front Mich which is only a couple of months old now, I did'nt notice anyone getting anymore grip all day than me and many struggled on parts I easy found traction. The guys who rode better were just better,not a grip thing, did have to spin the tyre out before every section to clear the mud so it taken the edge off a little but still good for a few more trials. Might try the IRC front now? anyone tried one of those? Dont bother with the front IMO. Michelin LOADS better. IRC all the way on the rear though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Turn the tyre when the first line on the blocks starts to fade and you get good grip for another month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks lads I'll watch the line on the tread and turn it then, yes have been told the front IRC is abit cack and the Mich the dogs so keep with that in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 interesting to hear about the mitas, thanks Irecieved a set of the Mitas a couple years back that were donated for a youth event. They seemed hard as a rock to me, and would not even consider putting them on a mod bike for a decent rider, yet for the kids or vintage riders they may still work fine. The V-Rubbers are supple and I think they would work much better in most conditions, nothing wrong with the IRC though. One would need to do a direct comparison I would guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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