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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: skiracer on October 19, 2020, 09:16:32 PM

Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: skiracer on October 19, 2020, 09:16:32 PM
Looking for a high quality 21" front tire to run in roots, mud, etc.  Any suggestions?

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: Larry Perkins on October 19, 2020, 10:36:48 PM
Pirelli MT21 is my choice.

Larry P
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: Mike Rosso on October 20, 2020, 12:33:22 PM
I've always been very partial to Metzeler tires and would consider their 360 mid-soft front (and rear) tire(s). I like the side pattern on the front.

https://www.metzeler.com/en-us/products/tires/mc-360-mid-soft


Mike
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: Rocket on October 20, 2020, 08:54:42 PM
Michelin Starcross 5 mid-soft, awesome tire.
RCG
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: skiracer on October 20, 2020, 09:19:42 PM
Mike and Rocket, I have used both; had issues with both on wet, bare roots. Thanks for your input.

1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: derek martin on October 20, 2020, 09:26:29 PM
My favorite tire was the Michelin S12XC which was discontinued I believe. Hopefully someone here knows what Michelin tire was intended as a replacement for the S12XC and if it compares favorably.
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: G Ellis on October 21, 2020, 01:51:11 PM
Vee-Rubber GNCC Sticky, the only way to go...
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: skiracer on October 21, 2020, 01:59:26 PM
Yes Gary,  that's what I was leaning to... on the rear too?

Quotequote:Originally posted by G Ellis

Vee-Rubber GNCC Sticky, the only way to go...


1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: johnbowman on October 22, 2020, 01:55:07 PM
Quotequote:Originally posted by skiracer

Yes Gary,  that's what I was leaning to... on the rear too?

Quotequote:Originally posted by G Ellis

Vee-Rubber GNCC Sticky, the only way to go...


1976 250 MC5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC


Are you guys talking about the Vee Rubber VRM-500 Tackee?
Title: Front tire selection..
Post by: G Ellis on October 23, 2020, 08:55:07 AM
Yes rear too,takee