New Tires/Summer Tread

[SpiderDice]

Seems as though the Vee Speedster is a popular choice for those wanting to switch to a more urban tread. Has anyone found any other tires along these lines?

I found the Chaoyang Sand Storm, that looks pretty good. I like how the tread looks more like a motorcycle tire.

Check them out!
http://www.chaoyangtire.com/index.php/pro/pro-details/7/148?type=FAT&name=SANDSTORM

Post pictures of your tire upgrade/replacements!

 

[totalnovice]

You might find this site helpful ...
http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/fat-bike-reviews

 

[walawn]

This is what I'm running now with Maxxis HD downhill tubes installed:

https://www.amazon.com/Maxxis-Hookw...t_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=448W1DDX2A1TE7N1S2WA

Take the time to dail in your pressures. Too much will beat up going down the road. Even with the front fork. These roll super smooth though, corner amazing, and lower the gearing slightly for more torque.

 

[MarkP]

What about these? Easy to find at most Academy Sports retail sores.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WEWXCN4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Tubes are at the stores too.....

 

[SpiderDice]

What about these? Easy to find at most Academy Sports retail sores.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WEWXCN4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Tubes are at the stores too.....

Isn't Bell a Walmart brand now?

 

[MarkP]

@SpiderDice Not sure if Bell is. I have seen a lot of Bell items at Walmart. I looked at these tires at SA yesterday. They looked OK. but not sure of their quality. SA actually had a lot of bike accessories.. tires, tubes, seats.. I was somewhat surprised on how much bike related items they stock. I am not a frequent visitor to Sports Academy.

Did you order the Chaoyang Tire SandStorms?

 

[MarkP]

Here is another urban tread tire option which might be good. Anyone familiar with this brand?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...title_oth_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3HKWFZMD0QFVQ

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012EIXCWI/ref=pe_1874640_199882700_em_1p_3_ti

 

[SpiderDice]

Do you guys think that this tire would work? I saw them on another fat bike (not a RR) and he said he liked them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012EIXCWI/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1NCQRP4X88I17

 

[walawn]

@SpiderDice I have them on mine

 

[MarkP]

@walawn How are the Origin8 tires working for you? I have a set of them (folding) but have not put them on yet.
Are these on your RadRover? Do you have a picture you could share of them mounted on your Rover? Thanks.

 

[walawn]

@MarkP I have not had a change to test them out since my LBS is still holding my bike hostage since I had them mounted there. But I will let you know.

 

[Steven A Bean]

The new Vee Rubber Mission Command 4.7 with its continuous center pattern knobs has gotten good reviews and looks like a good all season tire option. I'm probably going with those as my first switch from the stock tires as I'm looking to go tubeless.

 

[Commuter101]

This is what I'm running now with Maxxis HD downhill tubes installed:

https://www.amazon.com/Maxxis-Hookw...t_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=448W1DDX2A1TE7N1S2WA

Take the time to dail in your pressures. Too much will beat up going down the road. Even with the front fork. These roll super smooth though, corner amazing, and lower the gearing slightly for more torque.

Walawn, how did you fit the 2.5 tire on a rim for 4 inch tire?

 

[walawn]

@Commuter101 Tires fit just fine. They mounted well. I still consider it a fatbike tire since the contact patch is wider than a normal 1-1.5 inch wide bicycle tire. They look great.

 

[Steven A Bean]

@Commuter101 Tires fit just fine. They mounted well. I still consider it a fatbike tire since the contact patch is wider than a normal 1-1.5 inch wide bicycle tire. They look great.

Still deciding what road tires to get. Would you mind posting a side and front view pic of the Hookworms on your bike? And what PSI are you running on them? Thanks!

 

[walawn]

I"ve kept them on the same wheels (Radrover stock wheels), but have moved them to another build with a ridgid fork. I run 15-25 psi in them which is pretty firm, but I prefer less rolling resistance than more suspension softening. The tubes and tires can take up to 60 psi I think. I will post pictures soon for you.

 

[SuperGoop]

Would you mind posting a side and front view pic of the Hookworms on your bike?

Here are some pictures: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/maxxis-hookworms.3390/