Velociraptors or Fire XC Pros?

Question

For my Fisher Piranha. I ride XC(cross country mountain biking, for those who don't know) in most conditions. Loose, hardpack, gravel, sometimes sand, not usually mud though. Any ideas would be great
Thanks
~Shorty~

Answer 1

Damn either would be a good choice. They are classic treads. The 2.1's are best. I think the WTB's are a little bit tougher. If you get the Fires make sure you get the made in Japan ones.

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Answer 2

I think the Fire XC pros are a cracking tyre! Just be careful though, as the side walls have a tendancy of wearing out before the tread. I am a member of a local mtb team, and this is a common problem we all notice, but continue with the tyres as they are still the best summer tyre out there (especially for the price).

Answer 3

I've tried both too and have ended up with the Fire XCs on my S-works FSR. I ride mostly over loose, gravel and very light dirt and occasionally mud. I like the response of the tires over the fluffy stuff and it bites well even in a turn. Like they have already said, make sure you get the ones made in Japan.

Answer 4

Hi,
I just mounted a set of WTB Motoraptor 2.14s on my Giant NRS. So far they have delivered confidence inspiring traction and control on everything I've put them over. They do buzz more on hardpack than the Hutchinson Pythons they replaced but I love the way the Motoraptors hook up. I'm running them tubeless on standard Mavic rims with rim strips and sealent.
BH Bikeguy

Answer 5

I have both for my Kona. All the above conditions including hard granite and granite particles in sand, limestone edges and gritty black boggy moorland.
The Velociraptors are wider and I keep them softer for wintertime use.
The FireXC are narrower and I keep them a lot harder for fast summer riding.
Its dead boring changing them over, but I also do a chain swap,
lube change and general overhaul at the same time.

Answer 6

I have ridden both. I think that both are good tires, but probably I would go for the Fire XC, since I think they have less rolling resistance and have fairly good traction, and probably weight less.

Answer 7

in simple terms ensure you have a bazooka attainable in any respect situations. in case you have hassle hiding it in school or your artwork place (velociraptors regularly strike here frequently) attempt stuffing it on your pants or shirt and passing it off as a tumor.

Answer 8

have ridden both, cant say, thats a hard one. both are pretty cheap and good. im rockin the WTB weirwolf now though and it blows those two away.

Answer 9

I am with Roberto on this one, although I like 1.8 s, since this gives less role resistance. However, since you are looking at dry, sandy soil, 2.1 s might be better.

Luck