MTB Tyre Combinations

With mountain bikes it's possible to have different tyre widths at the front and the rear. The reason for doing this is simple. Your front tyre needs more grip and control because it's the wheel that leads you into corners and other Technical Trail Features. Conversely the rear tyre generally has most of your weight on it, so you want to find the balance between good grip but low rolling resistance. For this reason people often choose to run a wide tyre up front. It's also the reason for different tread profiles on front and rear tyres. Tread patterns should also be chosen according to the sort of surface and the type of weather conditions you ride in. With all of that in mind, you can choose the best tyres for your MTB!