Tyre Recommendation

[Ewan]

My wife has just bought her first trail bike, a used AJP PR4 200 Enduro. It has been bought second hand and is fitted with trials type tyres. We are looking to fit tyres suitable for trail riding (enduro type?) - any recommendations for a suitable option at a good price? The bike won't be used on road, other than when trail riding. Tyre sizes are 90/90-21 and 120/80-18.

Thanks!

[Dave]

Trials tyres are pretty good I've heard. Just spent a weekend in Devon and our leader had one front and rear. The only time they seem to struggle is in deep sticky / slimey mud.

I run Maxxis M7304 on the front and Maxxis M7305 on the rear.

Seem to last forever and have lots of grip.

[Billy]

Trials tyres are pretty good I've heard. Just spent a weekend in Devon and our leader had one front and rear. The only time they seem to struggle is in deep sticky / slimey mud.

I run Maxxis M7304 on the front and Maxxis M7305 on the rear.

Seem to last forever and have lots of grip.

Get rid of the trials tyres and give her a sporting chance..........................

[burls]

The FIM marked enduro tyres are nice but expensive. I've started to use the Maxxi Maxxcross IT, which is a road legal motorcross tyre. Same as the ones Dave mentions. Cheaper and loads of grip. If you want to splash out try the Michelin enduro comp 4 / 3.

[Billy]

The FIM marked enduro tyres are nice but expensive. I've started to use the Maxxi Maxxcross IT, which is a road legal motorcross tyre. Same as the ones Dave mentions. Cheaper and loads of grip. If you want to splash out try the Michelin enduro comp 4 / 3.

Michelins for me but they don`t last long.

[G-Bru]

Any FIM marked tyre is gonna wear quick when doing a lot of road work. Like others, I have gone to a MX style tyre they seem to wear better probably cos of the taller knobbly.

G

[big yellow tractor]

Maxxcross IT

Best VFM

Great grip in most conditions

Not too scarey on wet tarmac

Reasonable life

[Ewan]

So, the tyres that are on it are MT43s. Looking at this forum and the TRF main forum, it seems that they may not be too bad for trails, despite being a trials tyre. Any local wisdom appreciated! Thanks.

[Billy]

Don`t send her out on trials tyres, she will keep falling off and end up not having fun.......

[Dave]

+1

[Ewan]

So, the Maxxis Maxxcross IT 7304 and 7305 seem to be well recommended.

I believe the recommended tyre size is 90/90-21 front and 120/80-18 rear.

The Maxxcross IT are available as an 80/100 front. Will an 80 width tyre fit a rim designed for a 90 width tyre?

On the rear, the options for an 18" rim are 100, 110 or 120 width tyres, all with 100% profile. I guess as long as there is clearance there should be no problem with using a 120/100, would a slimmer 110 tyre also fit a rim designed for a 120?

I'm not used to offroad tyre sizing so would like some guidance on how much 'flexibility' there is in fitment sizes. I'm used to ordering 120/70-17 and 180/55-17 every time for my road bike, knowing those sizes are always available and and knowing they'll fit.

Thanks!

[Dave]

Widths are normally no problem and very flexible. People fit different widths depending on the handling characteristics they want in different terrain.

80/100-21 will fit front no probs &
100-120 will all fit your rear rim no probs.

Just make sure the rim diameter is correct