westcoastmtbr
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Looking to replace my current OEM 2.8 rear Maxxis. Anyone having luck with a less wide, same width with a different tire brand altogether? Who is having better luck with their new choice or tire?
Put an e wild 2.6 on the back of mine. It’s a massive improvement. Seems to turn a bit quicker, roll a bit faster and doesnt get deflected off line through the rough stuff. You can feel that it’s better damped than the 2.8 minion.
I sold the minion for £25 and bought the e wild from Tweeks cycles for £35 so it was a cheap upgrade .Im happy with the minion on the front but when it’s worn out I’ll probably put an e wild on there.
What's the view on the standard rear tyre.
My trails are not very rocky so I'm wondering if I will need to change? How does these e wild tyres grip when on that pebble dash trail material which is hard and slippy.
How does 2.6 size affect the geo in the rear?
So would the cushcore make stock tyre ok or do you still need to get a better sidewall
Those tyres are seriously heavy though as well as cushcore?E-Wild 2.8 with Cushcore and this should have been my first mod. I have burped the OEM Maxxis rear with Cushcore at least 5 times and others have reported this as well. Then it started leaking air as the tire bead was damaged. No more burping the rear. Waiting for the front to be available. I have been happy with the OEM Maxxis front though.
Those tyres are seriously heavy though as well as cushcore?
Do you know what exact spec of rear tyre is on the bike standard? Is it exo+?Those tyres are seriously heavy though as well as cushcore?
Yea ewilds are heavy, probably equal or close to EXO+ minion with cushcore (~200g). All depends on what you're riding, I've had no issues without cushcore, but I'm not smashing rocks like every ride either. I didn't want to deal with the cushcore installation so decided to try the ewild alone since minion was worn out. You could go either way.
Do you know what exact spec of rear tyre is on the bike standard? Is it exo+?
Sorry, linked the front tire version before, the rear stock is this oneDo you know what exact spec of rear tyre is on the bike standard? Is it exo+?
Once you add some sidewall support to the 2.8 rear tire. its actually quite good.
I added a Rimpact insert and it provides moderate support and decent weight savings (vs CushCore).
So in essence, in terms of sidewall support for 2.8 maxxis:
1. No insert : low support unless high pressure
2. Rimpact: Moderate support and low weight
3. CushCore: Very Good support and heavy weight
Depends on your riding style and area what is the best option.
Well if I have a choice of burping the maxxis rear tire and a high side, high speed crash, or a slightly heavier, designed for a E-Bike tire and no burping on that same trail. I chose the E-Wild. I also ride in some chunky sections too. This is an E-bike after all, not a XC weight weenie. These bikes should come with the E-Wild's. With the little extra weight on a E-Bike, I bet 99.9% of riders couldn't tell the difference in ECO, Trail or Boost.Those tyres are seriously heavy though as well as cushcore?
I was about to post asking about Rimpact - they seem good value and light too. Did you go for Standard or Pro? I like that you can get "Mullet" combinations and 27.5+
Put an e wild 2.6 on the back of mine. It’s a massive improvement. Seems to turn a bit quicker, roll a bit faster and doesnt get deflected off line through the rough stuff. You can feel that it’s better damped than the 2.8 minion.
I sold the minion for £25 and bought the e wild from Tweeks cycles for £35 so it was a cheap upgrade .Im happy with the minion on the front but when it’s worn out I’ll probably put an e wild on there.
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