That's a good point on sideknob accessibility. It got me thinking about why I've always kinda preferred rear tires with a bit of a flatter pattern. I don't like reaching too far for the edging knob. I run Stan Sentries with a 32mm ID, so they tend to round-out tires over 2.6. Though I do run a 2.8 on the front sometimes, and quite like it. On the rear, I often think I should have gotten a slightly wider rim. The sentries are pretty great though...
I get where you're coming from on having more grip "up front" on the rear, and a predictable breakout. However, I find that I do really appreciate some additional air volume on a rigid rear. Though, I might just be old...
I should eventually try those cush cores... I just hate frustrating instals.
May 31, 2020, 12:23 a.m. - oldschoolsteel
That's a good point on sideknob accessibility. It got me thinking about why I've always kinda preferred rear tires with a bit of a flatter pattern. I don't like reaching too far for the edging knob. I run Stan Sentries with a 32mm ID, so they tend to round-out tires over 2.6. Though I do run a 2.8 on the front sometimes, and quite like it. On the rear, I often think I should have gotten a slightly wider rim. The sentries are pretty great though... I get where you're coming from on having more grip "up front" on the rear, and a predictable breakout. However, I find that I do really appreciate some additional air volume on a rigid rear. Though, I might just be old... I should eventually try those cush cores... I just hate frustrating instals.