Tags content

Filter
Panaracer Fire Pro Tire
The Good

Usable traction combined with good rolling speed and durability, and less than half the cost of most other tires

The Bad

Doesn't have the cornering ability to be used as a dependable front tire

Overall Review
If you're on a budget and you need to keep your bike rolling, the Panaracer Fire tire is a surprisingly decent option as a rear tire. No, it won't work quite as well as more expensive, refined tires, but if you're not racing and you just need to hit the trails without breaking the bank, it will do the job. While it doesn't have the cornering blocks necessary to hold its own as a front tire, it's fine when used in the back. It's a little narrow for aggressive all-mountain riding, but for riders who frequent fast singletrack more than big drops and rocky chutes, it works okay. Not spectacular...
Posted by anotherbikerguy on 8/24/2012 2:30pm
Related:
Panaracer Rampage Tire
The Good

1. Very little rolling resistance 2. Grippy shoulder knobs 3. Can be run at either end of the bike 4. Supportive sidewalls 5. No punctures 6. Wears slowly even on the road

The Bad

1. Slightly heavy for its class

Overall Review
The Rampage resembles the Kenda Nevegals in many ways. This is a good thing because the tread design on the Nevegals is one of the best. However, unlike the Nevegals, the sidewalls are very supportive which allows you to run it at lower air pressures which is a true boon on hardtails. The supportive sidewalls have added a bit of weight to the equation. At 730 grams for the Rampage PR, it is in the ball park of the weight of the Nevegals. The PR (PunctureResistant), ASB (Anti Snakebite), and ZSG (Panaracers Natural Compound) all add up to a that has no flats. I have had these tires for almost 1...
Posted by washington_13 on 8/14/2012 7:55am
Related: