rick1962uk Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 hi new back to trials at the moment just going to do some praticing but later will do a few events starting easy route and work my way up but will need a new set of tyres x11 seem ott but im sure worth it are the mitas any good as a pair are only just over £100 use to use mt43 and liked those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I think the accepted wisdom would be that you're better off with a worn X11 than a new Mitas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petert Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) I may be wrong, but I thought I read somewhere the Mitas tyres weren't approved for trials use. Something to do with the block pattern/spacing. MT43 are used nowadays for trail riding/greenlaning, way too stiff compared to Michelin or IRC Edited September 9, 2019 by petert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nowadays they use that combo of tires on Enduro bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) Oxfordshire, Use IRC or X lights.......... Soon be muddy and Oxford Ixion trials are muddy........... Mitas in the bin.............Rubbish on a trials bike Edited September 10, 2019 by gasserguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Mitas has stiff carcass and low aspect ratio. When they first came out, I bought one, tried it on a modern trials bike for a few minutes and then on a twinshock trials bike for a few minutes and then gave it away. The only place they grip is on a smooth, hard surface 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillary Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Better off with a slick than a Mitas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 I think you have your answer, rick1962uk. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1962uk Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yes Many thnks stick with the old tyres and save for a good set i use to use mitas on grasstrack with great results but IRS or x11s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpauls Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Like everyone else I used Michelins, with an X Light on the rear. Last autumn I changed to IRC on the rear, as they had apparently fixed the issue of the tyre instantly deflating as soon as it hit something hard.. It was fine for 9 months, until during the last few trials it has gone flat when hitting rocks, stones or stumps. This used to be a problem with brand new IRCs, but they fixed the issue. Anyone else finding IRCs now deflating after a number of months? Had enough of IRCs deflating and spoiling my results, so I fitted a new X Light last night. Not quite so good in slippery, muddy conditions as IRC but more reliable. Best stick with Michelin. Update - March 2020: 7 months after fitting the Michelin it still holds it's pressure, with no leaks, proving that it was the IRC tire, not the wheel rim or valve. The IRC is now on my twinshock, with a tube in it. Edited March 15, 2020 by stpauls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faussy Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 I prefer the standard x11 over the xlite. The latter i find wears too quick, dozes and cracks over longer periods and you end up running them at a higher pressure to avoid punctures that i don't see any grip benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 No love for the Dunlops? They came on my 2018 and I’ll admit at first I wasn’t convinced until I learned they like less pressure than the Michelins. Now I think they are pretty good in most terrain only giving a little away in mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 The Dunlop 803 GP's are quite good I like them better than IRC. I like the X11 and X-light better but for the price the Dunlop's are a great choice. In my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Was navigating on net and found what seems to be a newer version of Mitas et 01 tire named Xpro with a softer rubber. Anyone know anything about? https://www.acesports.co.za/products/mitas-et-01-x-pro-trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 The Mitas is the "new name" of the Czech Barum, Barum tires never made for trials, this tire is made for Trail and Enduro riding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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