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Noah Bodman reviews the Terrene Chunk 2.6" Tire for Blister

Terrene Chunk 2.6″ Tire

July 8, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Fatter tires typically offer up a bunch of traction and a smooth ride, but often at the cost of weight, precision, and rolling resistance. The new Terrene Chunk 2.6” does a great job of minimizing those downsides and maintaining the main benefits of a wider tire, making it the best all-around 2.6” tire we’ve used.

Mountain Bike Tires 101 - Blister Review

Mountain Bike Tires 101

December 27, 2021April 17, 2018 by Noah Bodman

While it might seem like they're pretty much all the same, the fact is that the right tire can make or break a bike. So what do you need to know about tires, and how do you figure out which ones will likely work best for you given how and where you ride? We've got some answers, recommendations, and a whole lot of information.

Marti Bruce reviews the Terrene Wazia for Blister Review

Terrene Wazia Tire

December 2, 2017 by Marti Bruce

If you’re looking for a tire to extend your fat biking season into the snowier months, the Terrene Wazia is worth a look.

Terrene Chunk Tire

June 4, 2017June 4, 2017 by Noah Bodman

Terrene is a new tire company offering a wide range of options. We’ve spent a wet fall and spring on their high-volume Chunk tire.

Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Convict for Blister Gear Review.

WTB Convict Tire

November 21, 2016November 19, 2016 by Noah Bodman

The WTB Convict is a very promising DH tire, but needs a few tweaks to unleash its full potential.

Noah Bodman reviews the Maxxis Minion SS for Blister Gear Review.

Maxxis Minion SS Tire

November 7, 2016November 7, 2016 by Noah Bodman

Maxxis quietly updated the Minion SS, and the new tire is one of our top choices for drier conditions.

Noah Bodman reviews the Maxxis Griffin for Blister Gear Review.

Maxxis Griffin Tire

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 by Noah Bodman

The new Maxxis Griffin is a fast-rolling tire that excels in certain conditions.

Noah Bodman reviews the Maxxis Aggressor for Blister gear Review.

Maxxis Aggressor Tire

July 29, 2016 by Noah Bodman

Maxxis’ new Aggressor has proven to be a great all-around tire, and we compare it to the High Roller II, the Minion family, and more.

Noah Bodman on the Maxxis Minion DHF & DHRII WT tires, Whitefish, MT.

Maxxis Minion DHF WT & DHRII WT

May 3, 2016 by Noah Bodman

We've spent a lot more time on Maxxis' new "Wide Trail" DHF and DHR II tires, which are optimized for wider rims. Here's what we've found.

Tom Collier reviews the WTB Trail Boss Tire for Blister Review

2nd Look: WTB Trail Boss Tire

March 26, 2016 by Tom Collier

We take a 2nd Look at WTB's Trail Boss Tire, and compare the 2.25" and 2.4" versions

Noah Bodman reviews the Vittoria Goma Tire for Blister Gear Review.

Vittoria Goma Tire

November 24, 2015 by Noah Bodman

If you like the Maxxis Minion DHF, but want something that transitions into drifts a little more smoothly, the Vittoria Goma should be on your radar.

Noah Bodman reviews Maxxis Wide Trail Tires for Blister Gear Review

First Look: Maxxis DHF & DHR II ‘Wide Trail’

September 23, 2015 by Noah Bodman

Maxxis is releasing a new line of "Wide Trail" tires designed for wider rims, and we've been spending time on them. Here's the backstory and our initial impressions.

Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Riddler tire for Blister Gear Review.

WTB Riddler Tire

July 23, 2015 by Noah Bodman

The WTB Riddler is a 27.5" semi-slick tire that rolls fast while still cornering very well.

Noah Bodman reviews the Continental Trail King Tire for Blister Gear Review

Continental Trail King Tire

June 5, 2015 by Noah Bodman

The Continental Trail King is a 'non-drifty' tire that excels in mud and soft dirt.

Noah Bodman reviews the CST Ouster tire for Blister Gear Review

CST Ouster MTB Tire

April 26, 2015 by Noah Bodman

The CST Ouster costs less than half of a lot of other tires on the market, and nothing else really comes close to its performance-to-price ratio.

Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Trail Boss for Blister Gear Review

WTB Trail Boss Tire

October 30, 2014October 18, 2014 by Noah Bodman

The WTB Trail Boss is one of the best tires we’ve tested for all-around trail bike duties.

Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Vigilante tire, Blister Gear Review

WTB Vigilante Tire

July 2, 2014July 2, 2014 by Noah Bodman

We've now tested the WTB Vigilante with reinforced "AM" casing. How does it compare to the lighter, standard version?

45NRTH Nicotine, Blister Gear Review.

45NRTH Nicotine Tire

December 28, 2013 by Noah Bodman

If you want a 29er tire that puts a premium on traction and will go around a corner as fast as you want it to, the 45NRTH Nicotine is a great option.

Bontrager G5, Blister Gear Review.

Bontrager G5

October 13, 2021August 29, 2013 by Kevin Bazar

The Bontrager G5 brakes like a champ, excels at cornering, and is simply one of the best DH tires on the market.

WTB WeirWolf AM TCS 2.3

September 25, 2012July 26, 2012 by Joe Hanrahan

The WTB WeirWolf 2.3 AM TCS is a sleeper in the AM genre, and it's definitely worth a look for its balance of speed, traction, and value. Plus it has ziggurats. Bet your lame tire doesn't have ziggurats....

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