Kenda 29er tires

[XCMike]

I have a pair of the SB8's f/r 2.1 I was thinking would a Karma 2.2 be better for the front? I'm not sure if I like the SB8 in front I think I need more meat up front

[guero]

in theory, i'd say yes. typically a wider contact patch allows for more stability and grip/bite.

[Chewyeti]

check out the 29er tire thread.

I have been itching to try a SB8 in the rear. I have a Kenda CLAW front i could trade ya.

My favorite front on the 29er scene is the panaracer rampage 2.35

[cjwally]

Try out the WTB Weirwolf LT 2.55 up front. I love mine. BTW, I also agree with chewi...The Panaracer Rampage is a great tire...especially for the rear.

[allison]

I've personally never tried a SB8 up front. It's aight as a rear tire.

[slowrabbit]

29er whaaaaaat! Is this going to be the trend in bikes?

[Trailster]

considering the 29er wheel has a larger contact patch anyway you should be cool with a 2.2. it's probably similar to running a 2.35 or evan a 2.5. I didn't realize kenda was running the 29ers. They must be awesome!!!

[mechmann]

i prefer to have a real tire up front, and i don't consider the SB8 or the Karma real tires.

i suggest using something like already stated on the front:

Weirwolf
Rampage
Nevegal


ultimate front tire: WTB Stout!

[Pho'dUp]

WTB Prowler 2.1 might be a good compromise up front.

[Padre]

I have a Nevegal I rode once. Anyone interested? $20 dolla

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by XCMike

I have a pair of the SB8's f/r 2.1 I was thinking would a Karma 2.2 be better for the front? I'm not sure if I like the SB8 in front I think I need more meat up front

What kind of bike do you have and what type of riding do you like.

I have two 29'ers and they have four different tires

[ghixon]

Never had any luck with the Karma. Tried it few times and never liked the way it felt. As others have siad, the SB8 works good as a rear.

Been using 2.2 Bonty ACX and Maxxis Crossmarks lately and enjoy the feel and rolling of both.

[allison]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

What kind of bike do you have and what type of riding do you like.

I have two 29'ers and they have four different tires

Good point... I have four different/distinct tires on my two 29ers, and aside from one overlapping tire, I think Justin has all different tires as well!

[kev]

If you ride loose stuff watch out when running the Weirwolf. It wanted to wash out on me. I like the Rampage up front. I run an Exiwolf on the back.

[ghixon]

Originally Posted by kev

If you ride loose stuff watch out when running the Weirwolf. It wanted to wash out on me. I like the Rampage up front. I run an Exiwolf on the back.

I know it sounds wierd, but have you ever tried running the Weirwolf backwards - as in counter to the rotation arrows when running it on the front. I'm doing that on my FS 26" and it actually works pretty good on loose soil.

[kev]

Never tried that but I know the 26" version of the Weirwolf is more aggresive than the 29" version. They call the 29" the "LT" and it has less knobs that aren't as tall. I'm a little ticked off at that tire right now. It caused me to go down and mess my leg up pretty good.

[ghixon]

Originally Posted by kev

Never tried that but I know the 26" version of the Weirwolf is more aggresive than the 29" version. They call the 29" the "LT" and it has less knobs that aren't as tall. I'm a little ticked off at that tire right now. It caused me to go down and mess my leg up pretty good.

We can start a bonfire with the Weirwolf. I'll bring some of my Kendas that I hate as well.

[SnookDawg]

I am running the Nevegal 2.2 DTC 29er on the front and am very happy with it on the trails here in San Diego. I plan on trying the Rampage next to see how I like it.

[JOx2]

try weirwolf lt or s-works the captain.

[XCMike]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

What kind of bike do you have and what type of riding do you like.

I have two 29'ers and they have four different tires

XC riding............