Fat Bike Tire & Tube Recommendations

BatteryMan

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For those of you that own the Mongoose Hitch/Dolomite/Brutus, etc. what kinds of tires (brand and model) and tubes (name and size) are you guys running? From what I understand you can shave off 7 pounds just by switching the tires and tubes! I'm looking to do just that and would like to get a 4 season tire as I don't want to switch tires every winter.

Here are three tires that I found, which one would you buy?

Origin8 Devist-8er UL Tire
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007HOJBDE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3F454X6EASA5M&coliid=IER03KFDBNELC

Kenda Juggernaut Sport K1151 Wire Bead Fat Bicycle Tire
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRJH3ZS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3F454X6EASA5M&coliid=I21D703TFWQBF&psc=1

Origin8 Supercell Wire Bead Fat Bike Tire
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012EIXCWI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3F454X6EASA5M&coliid=I1893M1HCGE8UM


As far as tubes, this is the one I found but would like to know what other people are running:

Sunlite Standard Schrader Valve Tube 26 x 2.75"-3.00"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AO9OJO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3F454X6EASA5M&coliid=I3BL7SI6Q6J8NL&psc=1

I would greatly appreciate any advice.



EDIT: Anyone here run a moped rim or tire on a fat bike? 26 x 4"?
 
no moped rims that big. A 22" motorcycle rim is a close fit, but it's an extremely uncommon size, and would be very heavy.

For a fat bike, you don't want to go with an under size tube. while it can save some weight, it won't perform well at low pressures and can suffer punctures much more easily. I prefer Vee Schrader tubes. www.amazon.com/Vee-Tire-Co-FatAssTube26x4

People stress about the weight of Fatbike tires, but it's a futile worry. It's going to be heavy. Even if you ignore all other factors and only pick the lightest tire and wheel combo possible, it's still going to be a heavy assed wheel. And to get to the point where you have the lightest fat-ass possible, you have to ignore handling, braking, traction, ride quality, puncture resistance, stability, noise, quality, and tread wear. A tires weight is just one virtue, along with handling, braking, traction, ride quality, puncture resistance, stability, noise, quality, and tread wear. So if handling, braking, traction, ride quality, puncture resistance, stability, noise, quality, and tread wear are also important to you, you may want to look at other tires as well.

The best tire depends on your riding conditions. Of the 3 you listed, only the Devist-8er is an all season tire. Origin8 Tires (I think) are still made by Vee. that makes them great at long wear and good traction in the wet and dirty, but hard tread that isn't as supple and won't grip as well in the dry and when climbing over roots and rocks on the trail. Innova and CST based tires are better tires for those conditions. Innova makes the Surly brand and others, and CST makes the Maxxis and a few others (I think 45 north) I prefer Surly tires after trying most on the market, but I have seen good reviews on the Maxxis Minion FBF and realy want to try it next. it has a long center block, so it should be good for the road and wear well, but it also has high void side treads, meaning it should be good in the lose stuff as well.
 
I have a set of Maxxis FBF and FBR on my FS fatbike and they work well on the sort of dry sand and hard pan we have here in SoCal. The Bud and Lou combo also work well as does Bud and Nate. Honestly, I think the Bud grips a bit better than the FBF on the loose stuff, but it's close either way. I run Bud and Nate on my IGH hard tails since the rear is too narrow for Lou. Who cares about how heavy the tires and tubes are? Isn't that why we have a motor: to haul all that shite around?
 
I like the Fat B Nimble in a 4" 120tpi. They feel real nice and I use them for all seasons for all conditions. I am on my second set now and bought them here http://www.jensonusa.com/Dirt-Tires/Panaracer-Fat-B-Nimble-26-Tire
I think the 120tpi are worth the extra cost.
 
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