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who is running what tryes front and rear, im running a maxxis desert rear and a irc front.

On the AF dunlop 756RR front, michelin 140/80/18 S12 on the rear

Steelie bridgestone M101 front, skat trac viper 14 blade on the back.

i have a vulcenduro on mine but I haven't tried it yet.

Dunlop 756's there great

ou812 wrote:Dunlop 756's there great

X2!

ou812 wrote:Dunlop 756's there great

X3!!

I switched from Dunlop 756 to Maxxis IT. I am not fast enough to notice the difference - if there is any - but my wallet loves the fact the Maxxis last a lot longer.

756 are my favorite except they only last about an hour in the desert

ya, I burn through a 756 it no time at apex (really rocky...REALLY)

The 756RR fronts seem to last awhile, Ive been on 3 rides now and it still looks new

IRC M5B on the rear
Bridgestone Gritty/ED11 on the front but don't know if I like it because the front always seems to want to turn under me. Probably will go to a Maxxis SI

My favorite combo was the dunlop 756RR on the front and a maxxis DESERT IT on the rear..

redrocket190 wrote:I switched from Dunlop 756 to Maxxis IT. I am not fast enough to notice the difference - if there is any - but my wallet loves the fact the Maxxis last a lot longer.

X2..... And Mike is way faster than me!

AlisoBob wrote:

redrocket190 wrote:I switched from Dunlop 756 to Maxxis IT. I am not fast enough to notice the difference - if there is any - but my wallet loves the fact the Maxxis last a lot longer.

X2..... And Mike is way faster than me!

Ya Dunlops just wear to fast. I'll never buy another.

The Maxxis SI rear didn't last to long either. I got six races and seven practices and its done. Going back to the IT rear. Have Bridgestone M201 front in 90/100.

S12 is real popular here too, they can be really worn and they still hook up good.

I don't believe it makes any difference to the wear rate, but I went with the Desert IT which has a stiffer side wall to protect against rocks...

I like this thread.
It seems like everywhere I ride it's rocks, rocks, and more rocks!
The Maxxis IT on the rear works very good and is holding up well.
I have limited time with a M601 Bridgestone 90/100 21 on the front and so far I really, really like it.
I wanted a tire with more beef to absorb the rocks and it does this well.
It sticks well on the hard pack.
I'm no where near good enough too know if it has slowed down the steering at all.
More testing to follow.

Mad Dog wrote: I have limited time with a M601 Bridgestone 90/100 21 on the front .

I have a riding buddy who is VERY good (old pro) and he swears by that front tire.

I've got Dunlop's 756 front/rear on my bike. I try to stay away from hardpack so they hold up.

i just bought a kenda carlsbad see how it go;s

I've been very happy with the 756s & 773 this past couple years. Compared to the tires I've used in the past they hook up extremely well. But as far as durability I agree 100% that Dunlops don't keep an edge very long. Back home in the NW I had much better results using Michelin's and IRC's. The Vulcanduro I remember was a well rounded hard pack tire. But in the SE, particularly FL, there isn't any issue keeping cutting edges on Dunlops. With a soil compound like this any tire will last an entire 9-10 month riding season.

So with all this " What tire" talk here is the next big advance in tire tec, not sure if it is addias or nike , but it is the future.

thats cool !!


i run an M5B on the rear (130/80) and a Maxxis SI on the front.......i love that tire.