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Dec. 13, 2024, 3:56 a.m. -  Lynx .

Interesting looking tyre, looks a lot like the Maxxis either Ardent Race or Rekon Race, very XC for sure. Casing also looks SUPER round and those side knobs sure are fairly far around on the side, you really need to commit to get them engaged I'm imagining. For me I'd like a tyre like this, but bump up those side knobs about 10-15% and I'd probably ride it most of the time. For me, I agree, different bikes set up properly sure helps to make picking which one easier and adds spice to your life, I currently have a set of Conti Cross Kings on a set of i23 rims on the Phantom. They're tyres I've recommended to friends with XC leanings in the past and I happened to come into possession of a pair, so thought I'd  give them a go and have been very pleasantly surprised with the grip they've offered and also the speed they give. Haven't had them in really wet conditions yet, but not expecting them to fair well in those conditions, unless it's so wet nothings sticking. I also have a Vittoria Agarro mounted on another front wheel that I can swap in so I have a more aggressive tyre upfront, but still something I'd consider Light Trail-Trail. For comparison, I have run the OG Forekasters years ago and the Cross Kings, to me roll better and offer better grip. Considering getting a "matching" _(hotpatch)_ Vittoria Syerra or Barzo for the rear to pair with the Aggaro, but the CK are working so good, I'm not in a rush (but man do I hate not having matching brand logos). Curious what other such tyres you've played on Cooper that you could compare the performance of these to? One peeve I've got with the tyre companies is not providing tyres like these with better compounds that would give grip in wet conditions, one of the reasons I'm considering the Vittoria rear option for the compound.

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