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5 Best All Mountain Bike Tires

By: Tina Gallagher

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Mountain bikes are fun to ride if you are using one of the 5 best all-mountain bike tires. The wide tires and knobby surface grip gravel and loose dirt. Only mountain bikes are safe to ride on both pavement and off road surfaces.

Sure, you can ride with cheap tires. Until one of them pops while you’re clearing a log, dumping you unceremoniously on your face in front of a pretty girl. It’s better to clear the log with good tires, impress the girl and go riding with her.

  1. Buy the Maxxis Exception Ignitor 2.1 at Colorado Cyclist.com. The unique tread of this tire has claimed multiple World Cup victories. Whether the ride is recreational, commuting or racing, this tire grips in all sorts of conditions.  
  2. Find the Bell Mountain Bike Tire with KEVLAR at Amazon.com. With a lining of Kevlar, this tire is perfect for both on and off road riding. Flats are greatly reduced or eliminated, keeping you safe and your wallet happy.
  3. Get the ultimate WTB Mutano Raptor Tubeless MTB Tire at Nashbar.com. By combining the best of three different treads, this tire ensures you’ll get down the mountain as fast as you want. On the road, the unequaled design creates a truly smooth and fast commute.
  4. Purchase the Panaracer Fire XC Pro Special Edition MTB Tire at PerformanceBike.com. Square knobs on this tire means constant contact with any surface whether road or dirt. Lined with Kevlar and rattlesnake protection, flats are almost eliminated. Unlike other tires, this design allows the same tire to be used as either a front or rear tire. That saves time and money trying to get new tires for your ride.
  5. For winter riding, find the Nokian Extreme 294 Studded Tire 26 x 2.1 at REI.com. Who says mountain biking is only for the summer? If commuting through snow and ice, these tires come with 294 carbide pins in the knobs, allowing for a solid grip on any icy surface. The tires are non-toxic to the rider and the environment. Instead of sliding to work, ride safely with these wonders. With their design, they’ll last for years.
Posted on: Sep. 29, 2010