Best tires for ebike mtb's road use 24inch

[MadRhino]

Yep. sticky tires do wear fast, price to pay for grip.
Those are not ideal on pavement, but a good compromise if you ride both off road and city.
The Wildlife can stand very low pressure, wearing even faster but very grippy if needed to. If you are gonna ride them low PSI, it is good to convert them to tubeless to avoid pinch flats. The Gazzaloddi 24 X 3.0 is bigger and better on the street, but very hard to find nowadays.

 

[Allex]

My Maxxis holy rollers are soon to be replaced any tips on some new to try out. I had Duro razorbacks before them

 

[Tench]

I took the Duro's off my bomber and fitted DMR moto RT's like CW's post a few back, i really liked them, the grip was amazing even in the wet, i cant compare them noise wise as i never used the Hookworms or Holy rollers. They where not brilliant in soft mud. I then tried the DMR Moto Diggers, again brilliant grip, much better off road when the going was soft and wet but they don't roll as fast and do make more noise than the RT's. I would definitely use RT's again!
A similar tyre to the RT would be the Specialized Crossroads Armadillo, on my list to try!

 

[mateusleo]

I use Kenda Flame

They are not the best, but they are easy to find in Brazil, they are quite large to improve the curves and not expensive. 26". Actually, i haven't used any other on my e-bike. I first used them and they were very good, so i kept same. Also, they last reasonably well.

 

[Cowardlyduck]

I took the Duro's off my bomber and fitted DMR moto RT's like CW's post a few back, i really liked them, the grip was amazing even in the wet, i cant compare them noise wise as i never used the Hookworms or Holy rollers. They where not brilliant in soft mud. I then tried the DMR Moto Diggers, again brilliant grip, much better off road when the going was soft and wet but they don't roll as fast and do make more noise than the RT's. I would definitely use RT's again!
A similar tyre to the RT would be the Specialized Crossroads Armadillo, on my list to try!

The DMR Moto RT's are good. Far better than the Berm Masters, or Crazy Bob's I tried on the road before them. For road use, with the occasional light off-road, nothing can beat them IMO.
The only catch is with pinch flatting the rear. I found unless I pumped the rear up to 50+ PSI I would easily pinch flat when off-roading. Granted this is on my 35kg+ Fighter, so the weight probably doesn't help.

Cheers

 

[cheekybloke]

i use dmr moto rt tyres,the roads where i am are really bad,gravel potholes etc.a hookworm is fine for warm dry tarmac but is defeated by someone sneezing on the road in front of you.
plus you can get kevlar bead versions to save a little weight,but 2.4 is as wide as they go.24" and 26" are available
darren

 

[Cowardlyduck]

I'm still on the hunt for some better mix use 3" wide tires for 24" rims.
I haven't really found any that I really like yet. The Moto RT's are good, but I wish they would come in 3" wide profile, then they would be the best, bar none.

Cheers

 

[MadRhino]

My 3" Nokian Gazzaloddi from last year is worn out to almost slick now and rides real good on pavement, silent and grippy. It's been fine riding everyday since the streets are clean, and I hope it will survive some more to enjoy the warm weather.

The Duro wildlife didn't last very long after it was worn out to slick, I had to put a new one and I'm playing drifting to wear it ASAP. Too bad because it is a good ride too, and easy to find. Best is to use them off road for some time, then switch them on the commuter after half of the thread is gone.

Soft gum 3" knobbies are all very good rides on pavement after they are worn out. The problem is how long they will last after they are in that ideal condition.

 

[Cowardlyduck]

My 3" Nokian Gazzaloddi from last year is worn out to almost slick now and rides real good on pavement, silent and grippy. It's been fine riding everyday since the streets are clean, and I hope it will survive some more to enjoy the warm weather.

The Duro wildlife didn't last very long after it was worn out to slick, I had to put a new one and I'm playing drifting to wear it ASAP. Too bad because it is a good ride too, and easy to find. Best is to use them off road for some time, then switch them on the commuter after half of the thread is gone.

Soft gum 3" knobbies are all very good rides on pavement after they are worn out. The problem is how long they will last after they are in that ideal condition.

It's funny you should mention that as it's pretty much what I've been doing lately anyway.
My DMR Moto RT's kept pinch flatting so I got sick of it and switched back to my only other tires I have at the moment which is the Duro Wildlife Leopards. They are nearly fully worn on the nobs in the center, and they do seem to be good on the road. They still work ok off-road in that state as well surprisingly, however I will probably get some new ones later this year. These ones have lasted me over 1 1/2 years!

Cheers

 

[Allex]

Pinch flat on my back tyre, holy rollers. Will go back to my old Razorback for rear now. And order the DMR Moto RT to try out.
Holy roller have very thin sidewalls,have very good grip on packed dirt/wet asphalt, but forget about sand and mud with them on , low noise to!
Looking on the tread, the MOtos should be a bit better off road compared to holy roller.

 

[Cowardlyduck]

Allex, they might be worse for pinch flats. The side walls on the DMR Moto RT's are as thin as paper, and I was pinch flatting on my Fighter. A Bomber could only be worse. The only way I could see it working is on 60PSI+.

Cheers

 

[maydaverave]

I keep going back to schwalbe marathons on my 24 inch bmx. They never go flat and last forever.

 

[Kent]

I keep going back to schwalbe marathons on my 24 inch bmx. They never go flat and last forever.

Where did you get them?

 

[Arvicola Terrestris]

I have never punctured a Schwalbe Marathon Plus, i now have it on all my bikes with 24" or 26" rims, a total of 7 tires in use right now. Good grip on wet and cold roads. When it gets icy i change to tires with spikes, noisy but safe, also Schwalbe.

The only drawback is weight, they are heavy. But if you live a place with flint (the rock) you will love this tire.

/Philip

 

[Kent]

Well its tough to find a street only 24" x 2.4 tire with a smooth thread pattern and a heavy sidewall. I came across these on Amazon, have not seen or tried them but they are an option. Sorry about the blurred image, but if interested check them out on Amazon.

 

[Allex]

Allex, they might be worse for pinch flats. The side walls on the DMR Moto RT's are as thin as paper, and I was pinch flatting on my Fighter. A Bomber could only be worse. The only way I could see it working is on 60PSI+.

Cheers

Bought The diggers anyway! They are actually as thin as the Holy rollers. They look very grippy! Will probably use them in front.

 

[jansevr]

about to try out this wide slick tire off ebay. ill let you guys know how it goes. no brand listed or visible but it looks decent and is the widest 24 mountain bike road tire ive ever come across

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390352359462?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[motomech]

Those are called Inova Skinny Kats and I did a brief review of them on page 2 of this thread.
I also have more pics them on my Rocky Mountain build linked below.

 

[cal3thousand]

I've been using a set of DMR Moto RT (British company) in 26" flavor on my DH ride on the street. It's a really good all around tire with a pattern similar to Holy Rollers. I haven't had the chance to use them in the wet, but so far, they are a good tire with nice grip and not noisy.

Apparently Danny MacAskill used them in his Way Back Home video:

http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/24_inch_tyres/dmr_moto_rt_24_inch/c85p11575.html

 

[jansevr]

i don't believe they are the skinny kats. these are much wider - 3 inches. however they do appear do have similar tread and possibly rubber

 

[motomech]

My Holy Rollers wear out too fast.
Looking for some 24" X 2.3"/2.4 tires.
Anyone w/ experience/comments on these;
Schwalbe Big Apple Kevlar 24 X 2.35 ;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwalbe-Big-Apple-Kevlar-24x2-35-Tires-Pair-Set-/142376849645?hash=item21265250ed:g:eYgAAOSwR29ZEJPD
@ $25 ea.(including shipping), they seem reasonable.
Are they new, or maybe just a new size?

EDIT: I just noticed that they are used, that is why they are so reasonable.
I guess I will have to go w/ CST Cyclops, which work well enough.
I thought about Duro Berm Masters, but they only weigh in @ 1.7 Lb.s, same as the Holy Rollers.
The Cyclops, I know are beefier, and they weigh 2.0 Lb.s.

 

[haulincolin]

I was looking at a Benno Boost in a local shop the other day, and noticed that it comes with some pretty burly looking 24" tires. I think they're a proprietary thing, so I don't know what factory is actually making them or if they're available as aftermarket parts, but they look like a pretty good option.

https://electricbikereview.com/wp-content/assets/2017/02/benno-boost-e-10d-alloy-fenders-24-wheels.jpg

 

[MadRhino]

EDIT: I just noticed that they are used, that is why they are so reasonable.
I guess I will have to go w/ CST Cyclops, which work well enough.
I thought about Duro Berm Masters, but they only weigh in @ 1.7 Lb.s, same as the Holy Rollers.
The Cyclops, I know are beefier, and they weigh 2.0 Lb.s.

The Berm Master is a better tire than the Cyclops, but it is bigger. Mine are a full 3.0" on wide rims (2.85 on narrow rims). They last good because the gum is 60A, but I ride them low PSI for optimal traction. The thread is much better for wet or dirty pavement, than the Cyclops that are too slick. Also, the Berm Master has better puncture resistance. The downside is that I never found any locally, they are long to arrive and shipping adds to the cost.

 

[Cowardlyduck]

The Berm Master is a better tire than the Cyclops, but it is bigger. Mine are a full 3.0" on wide rims (2.85 on narrow rims). They last good because the gum is 60A, but I ride them low PSI for optimal traction. The thread is much better for wet or dirty pavement, than the Cyclops that are too slick. Also, the Berm Master has better puncture resistance. The downside is that I never found any locally, they are long to arrive and shipping adds to the cost.

I've had the exact opposite experience with Berm Masters personally. I found the evenly spaced tread pattern results in micro 'skips' as the tire is leaned over. This is fine in grippy circumstances like dry pavement or soft dirt, but terrible in slick stuff like hardpack dirt or wet pavement.
When I was running them I even had several nasty crashes as a result of the way the tire skips when leaning over. I would not recommend them for anything but cruising around the streets in the dry.

Cheers

 

[MadRhino]

Off road they are sh*t, I agree. But on wet pavement tyey are doing very good if you ride them low pressure on wide rims. I fitted them on 65mm rims and ride 17 psi. That is how to make a hard 60A gum stick at high speed.

Off road, high knobs and soft gum are a must.