Tires

Made with Love: How e*thirteen's Tires Are Made (video)

Freehub takes you behind the scenes to see how e*thirteen's tires are made using a special rubber compound originally developed Thailand's mopeds racing scene. From seeing how the molds are made to collecting rubber from trees, this beautifully shot, in-depth video covers how everything goes down...

Posted by bturman on 12/3/2019 9:51 AM

Tested: Kenda Regolith Pro and Nevegal 2 Pro Tires (feature story)

Posted by SomeGuy on 10/10/2019 9:34 AM

Michelins in the PNW?? (forum topic)

Posted by Skerby on 9/25/2019 12:05 PM

No Compressor, No Problem: The Bontrager TLR Flash Can Is Here (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 9/23/2019 12:36 PM

WTB Ranger Tires (product)

WTB Vigilante Tires (product)

Tire Compound: What are top enduro guys running? (forum topic)

Posted by jeff.brines on 9/4/2019 7:08 AM

The Onza Porcupine Tire is Back (press release)

Posted by BHowell on 9/2/2019 3:59 PM

Tires and inserts (forum topic)

Posted by thejake on 9/1/2019 7:09 AM

The Good:

-Not the most expensive even at MSRP
-Good rubber that seems to last
-Good flat resistance

The Bad:

-Rolling resistance vs grip ratio

Overall Review: Those who have read some of my reviews probably know that I am quite picky on everything, but tires are the part that keep me the busiest. I had originally purchased the new revisited 2018 E Thirteen TRS+ tires from JensonUSA, but after seeing pictures and reading reviews, the new squarer shape ...

Posted by nature.culture on 8/31/2019 7:31 PM

Maxxis Launches the Dissector: Brosnan's Signature Tire (press release)

Posted by Maxxis Bicycle on 8/9/2019 8:00 AM

The Good:

Looks Good.
Fast Rolling.
Super “fun” cornering.
Great dry traction.

The Bad:

Heavy.
Durability

Overall Review: Vigilante light/high grip review. This is an updated longer term review.  My initial impressions of the tire hold true, but scroll to the bottom if you want my thoughts on why I do not recommend this tire anymore. The Vigilante comes in a few options but I went for the 2.5 light/high gr...

Posted by yetimike2019 on 7/19/2019 3:41 PM

e*thirteen Launches Updated A/T Tires That Roll Faster and Wear Better (press release)

Posted by k.shiz on 7/10/2019 10:47 AM

Tioga is what one may refer to as a legacy brand – a company with roots deeply intertwined in the heart of mountain biking – and the old school racer’s choice for giant saddles is making a resurgence in the tire game. We reviewed the Glide G3 and G3TT previously and were fans of the cornering ab...

Posted by BHowell on 7/9/2019 4:26 PM

With warmer temperature hitting the northern hemisphere and the snowpacks beginning to sluff off, here at Vital we started dusting off our big hitting bikes for a great season of shredding. Before all that and while the snow was still falling, Vee Tires filled us in with their latest project, th...

Posted by dirtworks911 on 7/9/2019 9:04 AM

Tioga Edge 22 Tire (product)

Tioga Introduces the Edge 22 - A Front Tire With Double The Cornering Bite (press release)

Posted by Tioga USA on 6/21/2019 2:29 PM

The Good:

Affordable-ish

The Bad:

Poor traction on rock and loose, rolling resistance, sidewall and puncture durability

Overall Review: These tires suck when it comes to loose over hard and rocks. I've been riding them for the past four months and I've washed out the front end four times. I also got a pinch flat on my very first ride. I don't know if it's the tread pattern or the tire compound but these tires seem to slip when i...

Posted by provun1327 on 6/20/2019 9:13 AM

Tested: Maxxis EXO+ Casing Tires - Minion DHF and DHRII (feature story)

Posted by hurricanejoel on 6/18/2019 9:17 AM

How a Kenda MTB Tire Is Made (video)

Far from a simple process for our disposable mountain bike tires.

Posted by sspomer on 5/28/2019 12:09 PM

Colin Bailey - The Inside Line Podcast (feature story)

Posted by sspomer on 5/21/2019 6:55 PM

Tallest Knobs We've Ever Seen? WTB's New Verdict and Verdict Wet Tires (press release)

Posted by sspomer on 4/9/2019 8:58 AM

VEE Tire Co. Snap WCE Tire (product)

February's Top Vital MTB Member Reviewer Award (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 3/17/2019 10:59 PM

First Ride - Vee Tire Co's Snap WCE (feature story)

Posted by BHowell on 3/6/2019 11:04 AM

Maxxis Limited Edition Taiaha to Be Released at Crankworx Rotorua 2019 (press release)

Posted by Maxxis Bicycle on 3/5/2019 12:27 PM

Pirelli Launches Mountain Bike Tire Range (press release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/28/2019 2:22 PM

e*thirteen Semi-Slick Tires (product)

We wrapped our 29-inch rims with some relatively new WTB rubber for this test. Up front we ran the WTB TCS Vigilante 2.5 Light / High Grip, and out back we slapped on the TCS Trail Boss 2.4 Tough / Fast Rolling tire. The Pivot Firebird 29 was our chassis of choice for this review, and the tires ...

Posted by SomeGuy on 1/30/2019 8:52 AM

Tioga G3 Tire (product)