cbryce

i've run older kenda Kinetics, with not so great results. they are a good value, and when run at the proper pressures, dont pinch very often, roll pretty nice, and mount well to most rims. they arent the most advanced tread design or weight, but they get the job done over a variety of terrain for a reasonable price, and can be found everywhere...i've run intense dh ex(i think they are called, not the 909) and found them to be a really really good tire in almost all areas of extreme riding, whether dh or freeriding, lighter than the kendas, roll not quite as fast, but gripped way better and only wore a little faster, plus they were on my uzzi vpx, so it seemed fitting...lastly i went to michelin dh 16 a/t, 2.5 front and rear, ust tubless on 823 rims...these so far even with not the best weight rating, have been the best all around tire i have ridden on this bike(on my "local" trails, freeride areas,DH racing and riding and yes, to the coffee shop downtown)they take rock sections with ease and confidence...the 823 rule, and even though i did trash one, i have run an sun mtx in its place, michelin with a tube(and this is in the rear) and i still love it...i will get a new 823 soon and also some new tires to replace the michi's as i want to find lighter, and hey, who knows i could end up on maxxis or say specialized next for all i know..anyone who likes the specialized tires let me know :D