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Dirty Kanza 200 Tires: recommendations for wide 35mm+ clinchers
I'm planning on riding the Dirty Kanza 200 and need some recommendations on wide clincher tires that are strong, reasonably light (given size) and provide lovely ride quality.
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If it's dry (at least not a mud fest) these work pretty well for my $ http://www.conti-online.com/generato..._speed_en.html
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Schwalbe Marathon Supremes are pretty nice...
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Doesn't their website or possibly a link cover this. IIRC, they also suggest tubeless. It's not a question of if you flat, it's how often.
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Re: Dirty Kanza 200 Tires: recommendations for wide 35mm+ clinchers
If you can fit them clement X'plor MSO 700 x 40.
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Vee Rubber X-C-X 35 and 40
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My 2c.
Kenda Small Block 8s 35mm (run a little narrow, unless you are using 23mm rims) or Challenge Grifo XS (run wider).
-Mark in St. Louis |
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Dirty Kanza - Recomendation for tires
For all of you that have done Dirty Kanza - what tires do you like? Think 40mm is the ideal size.
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I'm going to be on 700c 42mm WTB Raddlers (the new one...not the Riddler), on my Lauf True Grit. Was thinking about 40s, but decided on these instead. Can't hurt. Might help.
Note that I have opted OUT of riding 650b 47mm tires. |
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Like the look of the Raddler, how is the sidewall protection? Currently running Donnelly MSO in 40mm, which has been a good tire for me. Thinking for Dk going to need a tire with more grip and larger sidewall knobs for the loose stuff. |
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I ran gravelking sk’s last year and NEVER flatted. But that was luck, not skill. Set up tubeless 40’s.
One thing I’d suggest is making sure you include your extra tubes with your supply station and not carry them all with you. I overpacked and reduced my stuff halfway through and you can feel the difference even a pound makes over the miles. |
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I ran Terreno Dry 33's that had maybe 100 miles on them, and I didn't get a flat. But yeah, you're going pass probably 75-100 people with flats. Stay diligent and alert and pay attention to your line. Avoid big rocks. Your tires are not tank treads, so don't treat them like they are.
Your main issue will be sidewall slashes rather than punctures. |
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I was going to go with rene herse Juniper Ridge (650x47mm) with endurance casing but now am thinking about running the 700c maxxis rambler (the 60tpi in the back and the 120tpi in the front). The maxxis seems to be pretty popular and why I bought a set but starting to have doubts about it. I think I am going to bring 2 wheelsets. If its dry I will probably go 700c x40mm with the ramblers, if its muddy and wet I will do the 650bx47mm juniper ridges. |
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