• I'm sure I've asked this before, but any recommendation for a proper mud tyre compatible with tubeless rims.

    I'm running Michelin Mud 2s which are fine in intermediate conditions, but now it's properly wet I want something with a more aggressive tread. I've got a pair of Bontrager CX3 but hell will freeze over before they go on my Iron Cross rims. I've just received a pair of Vittoria XM but the tread is not as aggressive as I wanted. Anything else? I'm tempted by the Specialized Tracer 2Bliss but am concerned they won't go on my rims.

  • I've been getting on with the Vittorias (on a tubular casing) okay in the muddier races thus far this year. Those paddles mean they're great in a straight line but could perhaps be a little better going around stuff. They'll probably only last this season though as the knobs aren't all that deep.

    Specialized Terra perhaps? I used them last season and they were great other than being a little narrow for my tastes and a bit fragile (I punctured them twice in about 4 races before ripping a sidewall on the last lap of the last race of last season). I'd guess the tubeless variant will be a bit bulkier so they might avoid that. I'm using Specialized tubeless tyres on my mountain bike at the moment and they feel pretty tough.

  • Maybe look at Rocket ron? What about Clement pdx?

    Edit: quick Google tells me neither will work properly tubeless.

  • Have you considered tubulars? Less faff, non? The wheels light-bicycle made me have been good so far.

    Maybe just glue rotors to the hubs of those old mavics?

  • I'm sure I've asked this before, but any recommendation for a proper mud tyre compatible with tubeless rims.

    Maxxis Mud Wrestler might be worth a punt, maybe the Challenge Grifo clincher - we have some running with tubes and they look very aggressive. maybe mount the front in reverse for extra. Haven't tried them tubeless though so do a bit of research first if you like the look of them.

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