WTB VelociRaptor Comp Tyre 2009. Tyres - MTB 26". The VelociRaptors are legendary mountain ... more
bike tyres. They are quite possibly the most popular tyres in the history of the sport. The front is renowned for its steering control, while the rear grabs the ...
Advantages: durable value for money good quality Disadvantages: dirty sidewalls on tanwall version. thread can wear down
There are a few versions of this tyre, the dual ply, the tan wall ones and the Mike Aitken signiture tyre. All of which basically follow the same design.
I'm using this verison (dual ply) on my front wheel at 2.25 (which is the width of the tyre) and the Mike aitken version that has a tan wall on my back wheel at 1.95 width.
It is reccomended that the 1.85" is good for Street/Park riding and the 2.1" is perfect for your front wheel in Dirt riding and racing. I have yet to test out my front tyre on dirt due to trails being flooded and damp at this time of the year. But i will say having a 1.85+ on your rear wheel acts a bit weird when riding dirt. The thread picks up dirt/mud quite easily and forms a smooth (slush) like covering on top which tends to be unstable when going into an angle at speed and kicks it self out.
Also if you ride ...
Advantages: Very good grip when you need it. Disadvantages: Just the cost.
I you shop around, at local tyre fitters as well as on the internet, you will find that there are many places selling bargain tyres, but you must pay for delivery, and fitting, and balancing, Oh and the new valve, then there is the charge for disposing of your old tyres. I decided this saving just wasn't worth the hassle. I therefore went to my local tyre fitting centre.
My tyre expert is worth his weight in gold, and he runs his hand across the tread before doing anything else. He then knows if the steering geometry is wrong, in some cases it can save premature wear on your tyres, and can save the customer a fortune, never mind affecting safety.
If you want to visit the Pirelli website, take a look see here:-
http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/default.page
New tyres need to be run in, and then checked as often as you can ...
smudgeybabes 13.03.2009
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Advantages: Hard wearing and good value Disadvantages: Not very good in wet.
I come from a racing background, with owning and racing many performance cars such as Supra, Skyline, Gto etc, I can say from my point of view toyo tyres are good for your money, but only in the dry. Wet weather driving with these tyres was like being on ice most of the time, because they are hard wearing I found them to be slippy and not much feed back from them during wet conditions. In the dry though they are great tyres got good heat into them and they did hold again feed back was not the best, but as in most cases you pay your money. These tyres are good for the price you pay and for everyday road use again are ok. But if you happen to be a bit of a fast road user and go out when wet please be careful with these tyres. Now I know 99% of the people who read this will most likely not race there car or try and take a corner at high ...
Helga530 10.11.2009
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Product details
Long Name
VelociRaptor Comp Tyre
Type
MTB Road Tyres
Manufacturer
WTB
Manufacturer's product description
WTB VelociRaptor Comp Tyre. Tyres - MTB 26". The VelociRaptors are legendary mountain bike tyres. They are quite possibly the most popular tyres in the history of the sport. The front is renowned for its steering control, while the rear grabs the trail with predictable tenacity.