WTB Wolverine Tire (discontinued)

This is one of my favorite tires for riding dry, relatively firm terrain. I've used this tire in both 26" and 29" versions and always been satisfied. I prefer to run this tire in the rear. The lower rolling resistance allows you to get up to speed, and it drifts predictably, so you can slide through corners without feeling out of control. One of my favorite pairings is a Wolverine rear with a WTB Bronson up front. I also used this tire for some XC racing. It's not as light or as quick as a true XC tire, but it can do the job if you want to race but don't want to ride semi-slick or super low-profile race tires. I rarely had any issues with flats, even when I hit rocks hard enough to make me sure I would pinch the tube. But be warned: This is not a good tire for wet conditions. On wet roots, it slides all over the place. However, if your local trails are dry, rocky, and generally hard-packed, this is a great tire.

REAR review:

In the dry they are very fast & grippy, and one of the few tires I've tried that is very fast, but still does not give up on steep & techy climbs. Breaking is good as well.

I use them on my single speed (standard 60tpi 630g) & AM bike (special 33 tpi 775g)

Does great on both valley hardpack trails and high elevation soft & loose trails - a rarity. Outstanding rear tire!

FRONT review:

I use them on my single speed (standard 60tpi 630g) as front.

The front has released suddenly on me multiple times in high summer loose over hard terrain. Not a hit-the-ground slip. Just a kick out. I tried dropping pressure which fixed it, but then they get foldy on high G turns and some jumps.

Otherwise outstanding.

I probably will buy again for the front as they are so fast and good elsewhere & I am solving the issue with more front focus.