I've just fitted up a set of Bridgestone battlecross tyres in the X30 medium compound. I havn't tried the GT range to compare (they are a little hard to get near me), but these new Bridgestones were awesome in our local aera last week which included wet gravel, mud, wet river rocks, clay & loam. Total confidence in the grip by days end.
The GT257 is a hybrid trials tire, so it would be similar to the MT43 with the exception that it will work in mud and sand.
It's just about as wide, but it's got a more round profile. I'll try to get a side-by-side photo tonight if interested.
You try just the rear MX52 or front also... I want a tire I can get without having to use different tire in a pinch.....
Yes, I have tried them as well as many others. Nothing compares to the 216. Usually when you are racing, you have two or three different front tires to match the terrain. Since the 216 works the best for me in all terrains, I just keep a couple of them on hand so I am never without.
Looks like the MT43 is wider than a GT 257. So is a MX51. (EDIT: I just realized, I'm not sure the dimensions of the MX51 I'll update this post when I get home) From left to right MT43 (in this pic, the MT43 on the left is closer to the camera), GT 257, and for reference MX51 (not mounted): MT43, GT 257 closer together, and at almost the same distance from the camera:
Here are a few Golden tyre I have got the 90/100/21 fatty 216 paired with the 140/80 /18 216 gummy ready for King of the moto along with drilled mousses in fact will use the same old mousse that I used last year been rapped up and waiting since Last dog Standing back in june Also here is a new 333 I want to use for the National Hare and Hounds the picture is a 110/90/19 next to a 110/100 18 Dunlop 51 the 333 in 18 should be here next month
Oh no! I just tried ordering a GT216AA from ZipTy and they are out of stock... 2-3 weeks for another shipment. Good thing the weather here sucks.LOL My suspension is out for a rework so I'm glad I'm on the waiting list now.
Don't let the knob spacing on the 257 fool you. Trials tires have thin/pliable carcasses enabling them to stretch around and grab surfaces. Something you won't get from a motocross tire. With the 257, you loose a little grip, but it won't clog up on you in the mud like a normal trials tire.
Tinken I have my Goldens all mounted and ready for this weekend King of the Moto do you have any Golden Tyre Stickers you would want me to put on Biggest Sticker on my bike so far is Zip Ty Racing
subject change-ZTR stickers.....your ZipTy stuff rocks, your stickers suck. All of mine have peeled off, please get 100% vinyl type or other plastic type. Or just send me more!!
I meant that directed to Tinken, those ZipTy Racing stickers look great but have like a paper type backing and peel during washes and on the trail.
I ran a Golden 216 AA 90/100/21 on the front and a 216 140/80/18 with a drilled mousse at King of the Moto Yesterday The front tire worked great it would roll over rocks and had super support on the down hills. The Rear tire was lets just say a cheater took it works so well there is really nothing I can say to describe it you just have to try one. If you are trying to climb a rocky section it will work better then the rider as was my case. The bike was set up and worked great all day I just was to slow to get to finish the afternoon race .
