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Im in the market for some tires for street & dirt. I have look at plenty of tires and Im trying to find something to suit my needs. Im looking for a mid-weight, semi-grippy, high-pressure, under 2.3 and have a strong sidewall(nothing paper thin, I just want to be able do some grinds and worry about a blowout). I was running a Holy Roller, which work great, but I shredding the sidewalls too fast. I like the Hookworms, but they weight alot and are 2.5. I also had Halo Twinrails, decent sidewalls, but scary on wet surfaces. Im considering a couple different tires, maybe you guys can help me narrow it down.

First choice, Tioga FS-100:
100psi freestyle tyre with wrap-around tread. Ideal for street riding.
    * Standard rubber compound
    * Steel bead
    * 66TPI

(http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/tiga%20factory%20fs100.jpg)

Second choice:
Directional, dirt tire with a wrap around knobby tread design.
Great for race or trails. 30- 60 psi  
Size; 1.75

(http://www.danscomp.com/products/TIRESBMX/442155.jpg)

Three choice;
Directional, knobby dirt tire with a wrap around tread design for more aggressive turns.
30- 60 psi.
Size: 1.85
 
(http://www.danscomp.com/products/TIRESBMX/442156.jpg)

and these are my last resort if I cant find anything:
Nokian XXX:
2.4 and a whopping 1280gms

(http://www.suomityres.fi/bike/bmx/FRONT_BMX.jpg)

Hookworms:
2.5 and 1000gms

(http://unrealcycles.com/uploaddir/__294_IMG_0622_1.jpg)

If there's any others I havent consider. please post them. I am looking for suggestions and comments. Thanks.

(http://photo.pinkbike.com/photo/646/pbpic646089.jpg)
my next tire - Specialized Compound -  24" - 2.0 and it goes up to 100 psi.  

what about primo dirt monsters or tioga comp IIIs?
both tried and true.

i ran the dirt monsters in 20" and they were good, tough tires.
i think the 24"s should be fine as well.
the tiogas in a 24x2.125 are pretty beefy and durable too.

i like my motos but their grip is not the most consistent/confidence inspiring.
maybe the moto diggers?
i plan on trying those FS100s soon if i can get em.
put em on my cruiser first most likely.

blahblahblah...

I really like my DMR's. I used to have Hookworms and they slipped alot. These are more grippy and stable.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/DieselX/DSC08889.jpg)

ive been using specialized pro 2.0 on my rear for a couple weeks. same as vdigi mentioned.  its been good to me on the streets and dirt.

(http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/equip/05TireCompoundPro_l.jpg)

they also have a tire called rhythm in 2.1 looks good too, maybe even in front.

(http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/equip/06TireRhythm_l.jpg)

I looked at the DMRs before, but they fall into that paper thin sidewall catergory. I didnt know Primo had that dirt monster in 24s. I like the Tiogas Comp 3, but I guess Im looking for a more streetish tire. Even though I brought some tires for now, so I wouldnt have ride around 2.5-2.7s I ran for the Creek after my Holy Rollers died.  I have a 1.75 in the rear, but its to small I can feel the rim on hops, so I guess nothing smaller than 2.1.
How are the Specialized side walls, are they meaty or those thing feel like theyre on a diet. I like the tread, looks grippy enough. Also where did you get them?

I have that 2.0 specialized tire in 24" . It's like new, I used it literally twice while waiting for one DMR tire. I think they're way too thin, and I'm light and skinny.

Funny enough the cheap 1.75 I brought is a Cheng Shen and it has thicker sidewalls then tires costing 3-4 times more...

The tire I'm talkin about is pretty thick though... def reminded me of the Cheng Shen tires. If you want to try it out, I can give it to you. I just keep it as a spare.

specialized pro 24x2.0
    *  Fast, rounded tread
    * Casing: 120tpi Nylon
    * Center tread compound: Highly durable 70 shore A
    * Shoulder Compound: 60 shore A for traction
    * Wire Bead
    * Max Inflation: 20" 125 psi./ 24" 100 psi.
862gm
 
its a dual compound tread. sides are softer60A.  middle is 70A.  the sidewall says dual casing.  i personaly think the sidewalls are tough.

once my holyrollers die, this will be it.
i think that 2.4s are way too thick for what i do. plus 100psi is gangsta.  

I'm running specialized pro 2.0 on the front of my BMX.
It's 125 psi for 20'' and I usually run it around 110 or so - love how fast it rolls.
It should be good for street/park/dirt. Never used it on dirt, but pretty happy with it for street and park. One thing about it though - it's so tight, it's very hard to put it on - I gave up after breaking 3 tire levers. Took it to a shop, they had to use metal levers to put it on. Maybe it's not that bad on 24'' though since psi rating is lower.

yeah the tire was a pain in the ass to put on by hand.  i did as much as i could, leaving about 6inches of exposed bead on one side.  i left it over night like that.  the next day it was stretched enough to finish putting on by hand.  

Yeah Alex, if happen to be by the shop, just drop it off and I'll pick it up there. Thanks

I'm rarely there, but if I go I'll be sure to leave it.  

btw where did you get the tire? and how much? I seen Tim's and it looks like something Im looking for semi-meaty and wrap treads...

If you dont think you will there anytime soon, maybe we can meet up. Still at Brooklyn Tech?

nah I go to college now... 23rd and Lex, but I'm not taking it to school lol.

I want to go to Mullaly on Sat. I can bring it there if you'll come.

got it direct from specialized.com
cost was $20 w/o shipping.

You can try Habitat on Lafeyette too, they're a Specialized dealer...Ask for Eric , Errin or Libby...,Tell em i sent ya ;)

I managed to pick up the Specialized 2.0 this past weekend, they feel good, and have the sidewalls as I wanted... Thanks guys

go wit the hook worms, NOW

wo this thread is too old i just notriced and remember u with the specialized tires

(http://www.bike-mailorder.de/shop/images/product_images/info_images/3672_0.jpg)
Kenda Kiniption street 24" x 2,3
 

i want the FS100, but they are not available in germany  :(  

where u at in germany :D berlin's the shit

i live near munich.
munich is better than berlin!  

That's cool, show us some pictures of you riding, or just the town itself.

arrow launch's
ask anson

i can do that, but which topic is the best for action pics?

Talk Sh!t, since its the general talk about anything forum....

just a psa for anyone who still runs 26" wheels for street and didn't know:
the specialized rhythm is also available in 26x2.2.

Not only am i a bad mechanic - but i do not have time to work on my bike.  Im looking for a good performance shop that can do all type of work on my 06 YFZ450.  Any one know of a shop or a mecahnic?  I was using "Image Racing" but they seem to have vanished.
I currently need carb & tranny work.
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