Levo Gen 2 Mullet set up 2.6 or 2.8 rear?

[Letford]

Managed to grab a cheap 2.8 tyre to put on my spare 650 rear wheel (Hope 35w) to give the whole mullet hype a try.

Just wondering though would I of been better going for the 2.6 instead?

 

[mtbbiker]

I think it all depends how you like to ride! Some people like the rear tire to break loose 1st and believe the 2.6” tire is more precise as there is less flex when compare to the 2.8. Better for turning.
The 2.8” tire will be more compliant over bumps/rocks and hook up well, including turns.

I personally prefer the 2.8 tires, but had problems keeping air in them. I went threw like 5 2.8” tires all suffering cut tire casings. So I now use 2.5-2.6 tires in the rear.

 

[Letford]

Cheers dude, personally I think I’d go for the 2.6 but couldn’t refuse the price I paid for the 2.8 I’ll see what it rides like ?

 

[Mtb247]

2.8 Michelin E Ride or Maxxis DHR have sturdy sidewalls with no/little flex and have more traction then the 2.6 variant. I felt the 2.6 was lacking when breaking.

 

[maynard]

I'm digging my 2.6 mullet rear . Have 29 2.5 on the front .