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I have been using a shinko Cheater on my yz250 with an 18 inch wheel. I recently got on flat from sharp rocks, and after the repair on my last ride I cut the tire between the center lug and the outer lug about a finger nail wide, what tires are still sticky but can handle sharp rocks and not get cut
AT81EX.
Just recently tried an EMEX T-45 it was pretty good Track, Off-road, Dez and medium sharp Rocks (haven't tried lots of real sharp). RockyMountainatvmc.com , nice price too. About to try the T-35 front & rear soon, hoping for some rain 🙏🌧️
something with a bib mousse
Could go with a tire made for the big adventure bikes. Some are dot, some aren't. Traction/grip vary a lot. A 'tubeless' with a tube maybe?
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You want something soft that sticks and conforms to the rock shapes. The only way to get that and not get flats is with a mousse.
I have two wheels one is used for moto and the other is used only for trails/enduro. I’m not entirely sure on the moose inserts, I like a steady 10 to 8 psi in my tires, I just know that I will probably continue to cut tires the rock I ride on is super sharp
You can get the 'enduro extreme' bib mousse which is a lower pressure feel. I can't imagine riding rocks without a bib personally.
the T45 and 35 Fronts are absolute garbage. i don't mind the rears, but the fronts are very slick, no bite, and front end just wanted to step out on me constantly. mainly ridden in high-mountain single track, lots of moisture, roots, uneven rocky terrain.
my .02
Dang it, bummer. I've run 2 Shirko Fat Tyre's, Pirelli 32 ( i think ) and Dunlop mx3s and mx33 they were all pretty darn good😆
Michelin Bib mousse will last you all year.
Kenda Parker DT has a thick carcass (6-ply) that might help. Kenda claim it's 30% more resistant to cutting.
As others said, bibs are the WTG.
One of the guys runs Kenda's & mousse, needless to say he never gets flats 🤣
How sticky are the Kendas, and when exactly would you need to add a wedge to the mousse
This has been a popular combo-
IRC JX8
https://ircmoto.com/products/jx8-gekkota
With one of these tubes-
https://slavensracing.com/shop/7mm-low-pressure-inner-tubes-by-lucioli/
Nitro-mousse has the “plushy” (6-8psi)
https://www.nitromousse.com/product/220-ride-intermediate-hard-80-100-21-tires-on-a-1-60-rim-6-8-psi-nitromousse/
I have a friend sponsored by the PLEW tires and he says they are amazing. Not because he gets them for free, but because they work well.
https://plewstyres.com/
My friend runs the Washougal II with a mouse over various off road terrain and brags all the time😂 he's picky too.
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