HOW TO CHOOSE A GUMMY TIRE FOR YOUR DIRT BIKE
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Knowing what gummy tire to put on your dirt bike these days is becoming increasingly more difficult . More brands are developing multiple compounds , tire size and knob height is a debatable topic , and the current crop of gummy tire review videos don ’ t help a viewer know how to make a decision across multiple options . That ’ s what I ’ m trying to help out with . We talk about the variables that come into play when choosing a gummy tire for your dirt bike , whether you ’ re riding hard enduro or just looking for extra traction .
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Don ’ t take this the wrong way , the gummy tire reviews by the likes of Trailbound , Dirt Bike TV , and Slavens Racing are extremely helpful if you want information on a very specific tire . They start to be less helpful for those looking to learn more about why they would choose a specific tire . This discussion started for me during the podcast episode with Rich Larsen , the IRC Tire Guy . With more manufacturers following the 140 / 80 tire size , 13mm knob height trend , but not actually being consistent with their manufactured tire size , a rider can question the validity of tire sizing .