New Tires Questions.

I'm going 2.25" FAF-K front and 2.1" FAF rear for my new build. I had a 2.25" FAF front and 2.3 FAF rear before and I loved how fast they were. The front one is still being used by a friend but the 2.3 died in two months. But I was brakeless then. I think with brakes the 2.1" should last awhile. I like trying new things so I don't need a front tire that will last 3 years and I'd like to cut some rotational weight so I'm going folding on the front.

Xxohioanxx wrote:

I'm going 2.25" FAF-K front and 2.1" FAF rear for my new build. I had a 2.25" FAF front and 2.3 FAF rear before and I loved ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

I'm going 2.25" FAF-K front and 2.1" FAF rear for my new build. I had a 2.25" FAF front and 2.3 FAF rear before and I loved how fast they were. The front one is still being used by a friend but the 2.3 died in two months. But I was brakeless then. I think with brakes the 2.1" should last awhile. I like trying new things so I don't need a front tire that will last 3 years and I'd like to cut some rotational weight so I'm going folding on the front.

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I was thinking the same set up. 2.25 faf-k and 2.1 faf rear. I may have to give those a shot. Heard good things about those.

my fit faf 2.3 is going 9 months strong and only had 2 flats

Subrosa gravedigger seems to be really grippy.

I love my we the people tires. I have owned both the feelins and the grippins and they are both amazing for everything. I would definitely recommend them. Plus they come in the sizes you are looking for.

I just took off my 1 year old Fit FAF 2.25 and it still has 50%+ tread left. Definitely the best tire out. Ive gotten nails, glass, thorns, etc. stuck in it but NEVER popped a tube in the year that I had it! The 2.10s suck though. They're super thin and dont have much tread. Ive had like 6 and each only lasted about two months. 2.25s use an extra thick and aggressive tread that non of the other sizes use. Get two 2.25s and youll be set.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

I just took off my 1 year old Fit FAF 2.25 and it still has 50%+ tread left. Definitely the best tire out. Ive gotten nails, ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

I just took off my 1 year old Fit FAF 2.25 and it still has 50%+ tread left. Definitely the best tire out. Ive gotten nails, glass, thorns, etc. stuck in it but NEVER popped a tube in the year that I had it! The 2.10s suck though. They're super thin and dont have much tread. Ive had like 6 and each only lasted about two months. 2.25s use an extra thick and aggressive tread that non of the other sizes use. Get two 2.25s and youll be set.

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Hmm. Not a fan of a 2.25" in the rear with a brake. I want a tire 2.2" or smaller with shallow-ish tread and the same tan wall color as the 2.25" FAF.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

I just took off my 1 year old Fit FAF 2.25 and it still has 50%+ tread left. Definitely the best tire out. Ive gotten nails, ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

I just took off my 1 year old Fit FAF 2.25 and it still has 50%+ tread left. Definitely the best tire out. Ive gotten nails, glass, thorns, etc. stuck in it but NEVER popped a tube in the year that I had it! The 2.10s suck though. They're super thin and dont have much tread. Ive had like 6 and each only lasted about two months. 2.25s use an extra thick and aggressive tread that non of the other sizes use. Get two 2.25s and youll be set.

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

Hmm. Not a fan of a 2.25" in the rear with a brake. I want a tire 2.2" or smaller with shallow-ish tread and the same tan wall ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

Hmm. Not a fan of a 2.25" in the rear with a brake. I want a tire 2.2" or smaller with shallow-ish tread and the same tan wall color as the 2.25" FAF.

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The FAF 2.25 should fit in brakes. But as for the tanwalls, the 2.10 and 2.25 are different anyway. The 2.25 is smooth and stays decently clean. The 2.10 has a really knobby sidewall and picks up a ton of dirt and discolors the sidewall. Super hard to clean too.

I just got Primo WLT 2.3s and oh my god theyre perfect. So grippy and have wrap around tread (get youre bike sideways on some flatland tricks). I only rode them once on street so we'll see how they hold up. After these im going back to FAF 2.25s though.

Animal GLHs are super nice too. Ran a 2.10 in back with my FAF in front for like 5months and it still has like 75% tread and really grippy. Alot of room in my brakes too.

GLH 2.10 rear, FAF 2.25 front combo was sex. Id definitely recommend it.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

The FAF 2.25 should fit in brakes. But as for the tanwalls, the 2.10 and 2.25 are different anyway. The 2.25 is smooth and ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

The FAF 2.25 should fit in brakes. But as for the tanwalls, the 2.10 and 2.25 are different anyway. The 2.25 is smooth and stays decently clean. The 2.10 has a really knobby sidewall and picks up a ton of dirt and discolors the sidewall. Super hard to clean too.

I just got Primo WLT 2.3s and oh my god theyre perfect. So grippy and have wrap around tread (get youre bike sideways on some flatland tricks). I only rode them once on street so we'll see how they hold up. After these im going back to FAF 2.25s though.

Animal GLHs are super nice too. Ran a 2.10 in back with my FAF in front for like 5months and it still has like 75% tread and really grippy. Alot of room in my brakes too.

GLH 2.10 rear, FAF 2.25 front combo was sex. Id definitely recommend it.

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I loved my Aitken GLH combo. I just want tan walls haha. I'm thinking Kink 2.25" front and Kink 2.1" rear. Heard good things about them.

Xxohioanxx wrote:

Hmm. Not a fan of a 2.25" in the rear with a brake. I want a tire 2.2" or smaller with shallow-ish tread and the same tan wall ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

Hmm. Not a fan of a 2.25" in the rear with a brake. I want a tire 2.2" or smaller with shallow-ish tread and the same tan wall color as the 2.25" FAF.

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HardBMX_Tim wrote:

The FAF 2.25 should fit in brakes. But as for the tanwalls, the 2.10 and 2.25 are different anyway. The 2.25 is smooth and ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

The FAF 2.25 should fit in brakes. But as for the tanwalls, the 2.10 and 2.25 are different anyway. The 2.25 is smooth and stays decently clean. The 2.10 has a really knobby sidewall and picks up a ton of dirt and discolors the sidewall. Super hard to clean too.

I just got Primo WLT 2.3s and oh my god theyre perfect. So grippy and have wrap around tread (get youre bike sideways on some flatland tricks). I only rode them once on street so we'll see how they hold up. After these im going back to FAF 2.25s though.

Animal GLHs are super nice too. Ran a 2.10 in back with my FAF in front for like 5months and it still has like 75% tread and really grippy. Alot of room in my brakes too.

GLH 2.10 rear, FAF 2.25 front combo was sex. Id definitely recommend it.

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

I loved my Aitken GLH combo. I just want tan walls haha. I'm thinking Kink 2.25" front and Kink 2.1" rear. Heard good things ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

I loved my Aitken GLH combo. I just want tan walls haha. I'm thinking Kink 2.25" front and Kink 2.1" rear. Heard good things about them.

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Try these out. The 2.3 is the same inflated width as the FAF 2.25. I would highly highly suggest them. Theyre just as thick as the FAF 2.25 aswell, which im hoping means theyre as pop resistant as the FAF. So far, theyve been EXTREMELY grippy. I literally rode through snow and mud to a parking lot for a flat sesh on smooth asphalt. Regardless of everything I had caked on them, they still gripped better to the slick ground better than any other tire ive owned. If you can handle the Gum wall instead, give em a try. > https://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS/444224/Primo_WLT_Tire_(Tony_Neyer).html
theyre also based off the OG Primo Wall tires which were some of the best street tires there was at the time!

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

Try these out. The 2.3 is the same inflated width as the FAF 2.25. I would highly highly suggest them. Theyre just as thick as ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

Try these out. The 2.3 is the same inflated width as the FAF 2.25. I would highly highly suggest them. Theyre just as thick as the FAF 2.25 aswell, which im hoping means theyre as pop resistant as the FAF. So far, theyve been EXTREMELY grippy. I literally rode through snow and mud to a parking lot for a flat sesh on smooth asphalt. Regardless of everything I had caked on them, they still gripped better to the slick ground better than any other tire ive owned. If you can handle the Gum wall instead, give em a try. > https://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS/444224/Primo_WLT_Tire_(Tony_Neyer).html
theyre also based off the OG Primo Wall tires which were some of the best street tires there was at the time!

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Wouldn't trust that on dirt. I mainly ride dirt and some park, so I need something good for both. I'm between the Fly Ramperas and Kink tires. If the Mainlines come in tan I might get them.

Xxohioanxx wrote:

I loved my Aitken GLH combo. I just want tan walls haha. I'm thinking Kink 2.25" front and Kink 2.1" rear. Heard good things ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

I loved my Aitken GLH combo. I just want tan walls haha. I'm thinking Kink 2.25" front and Kink 2.1" rear. Heard good things about them.

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HardBMX_Tim wrote:

Try these out. The 2.3 is the same inflated width as the FAF 2.25. I would highly highly suggest them. Theyre just as thick as ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

Try these out. The 2.3 is the same inflated width as the FAF 2.25. I would highly highly suggest them. Theyre just as thick as the FAF 2.25 aswell, which im hoping means theyre as pop resistant as the FAF. So far, theyve been EXTREMELY grippy. I literally rode through snow and mud to a parking lot for a flat sesh on smooth asphalt. Regardless of everything I had caked on them, they still gripped better to the slick ground better than any other tire ive owned. If you can handle the Gum wall instead, give em a try. > https://www.danscomp.com/products-PARTS/444224/Primo_WLT_Tire_(Tony_Neyer).html
theyre also based off the OG Primo Wall tires which were some of the best street tires there was at the time!

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

Wouldn't trust that on dirt. I mainly ride dirt and some park, so I need something good for both. I'm between the Fly Ramperas ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

Wouldn't trust that on dirt. I mainly ride dirt and some park, so I need something good for both. I'm between the Fly Ramperas and Kink tires. If the Mainlines come in tan I might get them.

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I heard Ramperas are good! Haven't heard much on Lyras. 2 FAF 2.25s would be best imo so think on it! Its a shame they dont do aggressive tread on all sizes.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

I heard Ramperas are good! Haven't heard much on Lyras. 2 FAF 2.25s would be best imo so think on it! Its a shame they dont do ...more

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

I heard Ramperas are good! Haven't heard much on Lyras. 2 FAF 2.25s would be best imo so think on it! Its a shame they dont do aggressive tread on all sizes.

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I might just wait until my frame comes in to see if I really need tan walls, haha. I really really like the sound of a 2.25" FAF-K front and a 2.25" Streetblock rear. Love both of us.

But raw frame + brown leather seat + tan walls = ultra sex.

Trust me you will want to go with the fit faf tires they have the best grip... they are no doubt the best tires i have ever riden

I've ridden everything from animal ASM to fit FAFs and everything in between and I have to say that maxxis grifters are by far the most grippy, light, and durable tires ever. I'd go FAFK in the front and grifter in the back

My next tire setup is gonna be a pair of fly Ruben ramperas either 2.35 front and back or 2.35 front 2.15 rear

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

Xxohioanxx wrote:

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

Xxohioanxx wrote:

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

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Nice. I havent see many people with the knobby aitken.

T-rider wrote:

Nice. I havent see many people with the knobby aitken.

T-rider wrote:

Nice. I havent see many people with the knobby aitken.

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I figured that since I ride in mud a lot and some trails around here aren't packed real well, the knobby Aitken should work perfect. I'd like a faster tire but not sliding out is more important than speed haha.

Xxohioanxx wrote:

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

Xxohioanxx wrote:

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

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I thought Street Aitkens were 2.25 or 1.9 and the Path is 2.1?

BMX_Forever wrote:

I thought Street Aitkens were 2.25 or 1.9 and the Path is 2.1?

BMX_Forever wrote:

I thought Street Aitkens were 2.25 or 1.9 and the Path is 2.1?

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The Street Aitken also comes in 2.1. The P-Lyte Street Aitken only comes in 1.9 and 2.25.

https://www.danscomp.com/products/442092/Odyssey_Mike_Aitken_Tire.html

Xxohioanxx wrote:

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

Xxohioanxx wrote:

So I'm gonna go for a 2.35" knobby Aitken up front and a 2.1" street Aitken in the back. #trails

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BMX_Forever wrote:

I thought Street Aitkens were 2.25 or 1.9 and the Path is 2.1?

BMX_Forever wrote:

I thought Street Aitkens were 2.25 or 1.9 and the Path is 2.1?

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

The Street Aitken also comes in 2.1. The P-Lyte Street Aitken only comes in 1.9 and 2.25.

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

The Street Aitken also comes in 2.1. The P-Lyte Street Aitken only comes in 1.9 and 2.25.

https://www.danscomp.com/products/442092/Odyssey_Mike_Aitken_Tire.html

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That's interesting to know. I hope they don't discontinue the 1.9" version.

BMX_Forever wrote:

That's interesting to know. I hope they don't discontinue the 1.9" version.

BMX_Forever wrote:

That's interesting to know. I hope they don't discontinue the 1.9" version.

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Me too. Only reason I'm not going for the 1.9 is because I like to do big gaps and drops occasionally so I appreciate the increased volume of air.

Xxohioanxx wrote:

The Street Aitken also comes in 2.1. The P-Lyte Street Aitken only comes in 1.9 and 2.25.

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

The Street Aitken also comes in 2.1. The P-Lyte Street Aitken only comes in 1.9 and 2.25.

https://www.danscomp.com/products/442092/Odyssey_Mike_Aitken_Tire.html

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BMX_Forever wrote:

That's interesting to know. I hope they don't discontinue the 1.9" version.

BMX_Forever wrote:

That's interesting to know. I hope they don't discontinue the 1.9" version.

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Xxohioanxx wrote:

Me too. Only reason I'm not going for the 1.9 is because I like to do big gaps and drops occasionally so I appreciate the ...more

Xxohioanxx wrote:

Me too. Only reason I'm not going for the 1.9 is because I like to do big gaps and drops occasionally so I appreciate the increased volume of air.

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Yeah fair enough. I definitely think that it's a good idea to make a 2.1 Aitken but I just hope it's not a replacement for the 1.9.