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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Who are the biggest liars?
Mt bike tire manufacturers. this tire measured about 2.2 Suppose to be a 2.55" tire. I'm going to wright a letter asking for $38(cost of tire) times {.25"(tire missing)/2.55" (tire amount ordered) } or around $3.80 back
It's not so clear cut, though. Rim size can change tire width quite a bit. What width rim are you running? Odds are that Weirwolf was made for a much larger rim than the skinnier rim you've got. Most people running a 2.55" tire have those giant DH rims.
Also, check it in millimeters (should be a 559-x on the tire somewhere, where 559 is the diameter of the rim and x is the width of the tire, both in mm); the conversions aren't always correct, but the metric listing is usually pretty close.
very insiteful, i hadnt thought about rim width, wtb (same as tire) lazerdisk width is 27 mm. you are right about mm being accurate. tire says 29/58.55. that would make it a 2.3" ( accurate) I think if you are going to run it out to 2 decimal places (2.55") it should be +or - .005" not -.25" I also think converting mm to inches should be a straightforward proposition. I also think if you make rims popular rims, u should probably use those rims as a basis for width. My pytons HAVE SAME ISSUE, same (2.3ish realy 2.1. liars. i still like the tire, was intrigued by your tubless set up, but decided not to do tubless, getting a flat looks like a pain (got to replace tube fillet and still patch tire. running 25 psiish, 3 rides no snakebite. keep me updated.
I ONLY GOT ONE RIGHT NOW, three rides, on back. I like it alot, seeems no slower than small block, does seem to corner well, way cushier. I am still gatting use to bike and havnt really raild it over yet.
only downside, for back tire, i think it would help to have deeper knobbies on loose ball bearing gravel, (braking and grinding) will report back for front. all and all, I think it will be a ideal front tire for me, and a pretty good back tire
Did you figure in the cost of your time in determining the refund they should provide? Based on your hours worked vs. income, I'm guessing they may be owing you a little more than $3.80. Nice ride yesterday, need to do that again.
seeing as my time is worth .01c an hour, should not effect my bottom line. nice ride, plz do not get lighter bike and eat more bigmacs, as i am a little sore today from brisk pace.
Suppose to be a 2.55" tire. I'm going to wright a letter asking for
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It's not so clear cut, though. Rim size can change tire width quite a bit. What width rim are you running? Odds are that Weirwolf was made for a much larger rim than the skinnier rim you've got. Most people running a 2.55" tire have those giant DH rims.
Also, check it in millimeters (should be a 559-x on the tire somewhere, where 559 is the diameter of the rim and x is the width of the tire, both in mm); the conversions aren't always correct, but the metric listing is usually pretty close.
In addition, WTB says up front that they don't think the tire width given up front is a legitimate measurement, they have some other thing they do.
It's all smoke and mirrors.
very insiteful, i hadnt thought about rim width, wtb (same as tire) lazerdisk width is 27 mm. you are right about mm being accurate. tire says 29/58.55. that would make it a 2.3" ( accurate) I think if you are going to run it out to 2 decimal places (2.55") it should be +or - .005" not -.25" I also think converting mm to inches should be a straightforward proposition. I also think if you make rims popular rims, u should probably use those rims as a basis for width. My pytons HAVE SAME ISSUE, same (2.3ish realy 2.1. liars. i still like the tire, was intrigued by your tubless set up, but decided not to do tubless, getting a flat looks like a pain (got to replace tube fillet and still patch tire. running 25 psiish, 3 rides no snakebite. keep me updated.
Yeah, it mystifies me too how they can't seem to convert metric to US.
Width issues aside, how do they ride? I've heard good things about the Weirwolfs, especially their ability to hook up in corners.
I ONLY GOT ONE RIGHT NOW, three rides, on back. I like it alot, seeems no slower than small block, does seem to corner well, way cushier. I am still gatting use to bike and havnt really raild it over yet.
only downside, for back tire, i think it would help to have deeper knobbies on loose ball bearing gravel, (braking and grinding) will report back for front. all and all, I think it will be a ideal front tire for me, and a pretty good back tire
Did you figure in the cost of your time in determining the refund they should provide? Based on your hours worked vs. income, I'm guessing they may be owing you a little more than $3.80.
Nice ride yesterday, need to do that again.
seeing as my time is worth .01c an hour, should not effect my bottom line. nice ride, plz do not get lighter bike and eat more bigmacs, as i am a little sore today from brisk pace.
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