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I ran the Maxxis 6001's and thought they were pretty good. Just directional...didn't like that! They sure ATE the dirt.... doesn't mean I had any traction though....

That's what I have on now. It didn't last but maybe 120 miles!!! 2 good rides and she is shot. O.K. still if the ground is perfect loam but hard slippery rock or mud and it's like a racing slick. Heck, it won't even smoke when it spins.

hey! i totally agree i ran the maxxis c6001 front and rear i would have been just as well to be riding on ice!! in the mud/sand they were way bad especially cornering on tight trails the tire didnt have a good bite width resulting in the front end or back end wanting to slide out.not long after that experience i bought dunlops d756 rear and 742 front and they worked great in all terrains i plan on purchasing another set for my new bike!!!

I run the Kenda Millvilles front and back (gallery should show them) and they have worn very well (I havent ridden on em for 12 months though ). I haven't changed the direction from Intermediate to Soft so I can't really comment on the soft side but the Intermediate grips really well in softer loamy terrain but skips around a touch on hard packed ground or rock. Overall from my very limited tyre experience I would say they are about a 7 out of 10 for grip and braking and a 8 1/2 for wear.

So they are directionally dependent for Soft and Intermediate? Weird!

Indawoods wrote:So they are directionally dependent for Soft and Intermediate? Weird!

Yeah, just flip the tire around and go from soft to intermediate. Works really well. The intermediate side like Trev says works well in the loamy stuff, and the slick nasty clay we've got here on the northcoast.

-Maurice

Welp... got my Michelins..... Illinois and surrounding areas better watch out this summer! These tires are awesome... best ones I ever bought. I got the MSR Ultra Heavy duty tubes too. Gotta get some Slime ... I HATE flats!!!!!