Help: 24inch DH Rear Tire

I am looking for a 24" x 2.5-2.8 Downhill tire.

First, can I get advice on a brand/model..the only catch is that they must make a 24" version. I wanted to pick up the "renowned" Michelin 32DH, but I don't think they make a 24".

Second. does anyone know of someplace online that I might be able to purchase one? I called all the local shops and the closest I found was a 24x2.1 Specialized. Im probably going to pick it up for this weekends ride, however the tire that I shredded on my last ride, was this exact one.

The tire is for my rear wheel (I ride a specialized big hit 03, which runs 24" in the rear)

I would love to get it by Saturday, so if there is anyone on here that works at/knows of a shop in socal, that can get it delivered by Saturday, I would gladly pay the extra fees, etc.

I wasnt sure where to post this, at first I though Marketplace as a WTB, but I don't have enough post, and I'm looking for advice. Please move/delete if this is the wrong place for this.

Thank you in advance!

 

I am in the same boat as you...got an older big hit fsr.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=739
has lots to choose from....not sure how it works being we are from US, but I think they sell to US. If not atleast it gives you an idea of some tires to find elsewhere

also, i hear the maxxis minion are good

 

pm red5 on mtbr he knows his sh!at on 24 tires.

 

I found a few at go-ride.com

 

Adrenaline may still have the .243 24x 2.6" tires
or Universal cycles

 

slab, thanks for the advice, ill check out the minions. they look pretty beefy.

mosh, ill do that. thank you.

 

Does this price sound about right?

Highroller-DH W tire, 24 x 2.5" MP-60: $58.83

soul: thank you, adrenaline has them. seems as you can only get the highroller in a 24". Ill run a minion on the front

 

Check out Arrow Racing's website, they have a number of 24" downhill tires. And you can get them through Adrenaline Bikes, I think. I have one of their 26" tires (ramped bite) and it is great.

 

Adrenaline has .243 racing 24 x 2.6 tired for $10

 

I have a 24" IRC kujo (great tire), its a 2.5 I think. You can have it, its brand new. I sold my bighit.

 

bump for any body that needs a new FREE tire.^^^

 

24 by 2.5 or 2.7 Hi roller.

 

Thank you all for your help. I ended up picking up:

Maxxis Highroller-DH W tire, 24 x 2.5" MP-60
Maxxis Minion-DHF W tire, 26 x 2.7" 3C

From Ride-This.com

bighit8, thank you for the offer. I have some coming my way, but if you don't get any other offers and wouldn't mind shipping it, i could paypal you the cost of shipping.

Thanks again to everyone who posted and helped me out.
You all rock!