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Old 11-19-2007, 01:17 AM
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Any Feed back on these tires?


ORIGINAL: Divodave

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I did more research, they are DOT approved.
Just had mine delivered, big stamp on the side: For Off Road Use Only! Dremeled it off and buffed the area. Anybody know where I can get a DOT stamp?
I think I effed up getting these tires, but I will try them out in different scenarios and give a report. I doubt if they will last pissing time.
 
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Old 11-19-2007, 05:18 AM
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If they were THAT good wouldnt everyone be usin them?
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Old 11-19-2007, 05:31 AM
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I don't see how a trials tire could outperform a knobby in the mud
 
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Old 11-19-2007, 02:13 PM
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Check this video of David Knight winning round two of the 2007 Maxxis Endurocross at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. I got an interview with David moments before this video was made. David won the race on trials tires front and rear. Most of the top riders used them.
The story will be in the December issue of Ride Oklahoma Magazine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6uFzcBSWcg

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Old 11-19-2007, 04:00 PM
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Great video, Bill, thanks for posting.

Trials tires are all about grip and performance. They may not look cool, but I know a lot of folks that use them and swear by them. They are also easier on the trails and terrain. I'm seriously considering one for my next rear tire.

 
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Old 11-19-2007, 04:25 PM
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id have try these tires to believe they are better in mud than knobbies......
 
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Old 11-19-2007, 04:57 PM
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I don't think anyone said they were better in mud specifically. But who just rides mud? I've heard they are great at rocky, rooty, gnarly terrain where knobbies spin-out these have traction and get up you that hill with little drama.
 
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Old 11-19-2007, 05:31 PM
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i ride in just mud......[&:] [8D]
 
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Old 11-19-2007, 07:19 PM
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Not according to the photos you posted of your last few rides.

At any rate, I'd like to hear Divodave's take on them. I think he had these on in NJ.

 
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Old 11-19-2007, 07:22 PM
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sounds like Capital Forest! [8D]
I have seen "Trial Tires" go on sale for really cheap ($30-40) would they be safe or as 'good'?
which Brand of trials are sub-par?
 


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