theshercorider Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Right ho, I did a quick search but found nothing. The things is I am going to be buying a new set of tyres tomorrow and didn't know whether or not to go for the x lite over the x11. What are your views on these x lite tyres? I heard some say they are like IRC tyres but I really don't like them. Quick answers please. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.b Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thought you were getting a new Sherco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshercorider Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I am getting a new bike hopefully in the new year but it is my favourite trial of the year and a tough one tomorrow. I can always take it off again and save it for when the one on the new bike wears out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) Good tyre, goes down over night though, not sure if its any better than the X11 and no-where near as good as the IRC. Tyre distorts a hell of alot on rocks and even on cambers, I wont be buying another, I prefer the IRC down here in the mud Edited December 19, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshercorider Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I think I am going to stick with the old trustworthy x11. I have tried an IRC before but really did not like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 the few guys who have had them (best as we know - and i've spoken to michelin - only the rears are out, no fronts) is that yes they are lighter and do grip, but there was some concern about how quick one would wear out. not herd any feedback yet about use in mud at the time of year (IRC's are just so popular down here). would like to hear more as they aren't that much dearer (and ym old man has been selling a few) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 (edited) They wear quickly, did'nt get a chance to try it in the mud as I had it earlier in the year. You can almost put them on with your hands, very soft bead, have heard they pucture easy on rocks or split. Was a good tyre but not so good as to replace the X11 for the extra money. Edited December 19, 2009 by The Addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandelboy Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 thing is justin if you got a lighter bike yhan gert it would not distort the tyres mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshercorider Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys. I went for the trustworthy x11 tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 the few guys who have had them (best as we know - and i've spoken to michelin - only the rears are out, no fronts) is that yes they are lighter and do grip, but there was some concern about how quick one would wear out. not herd any feedback yet about use in mud at the time of year (IRC's are just so popular down here). would like to hear more as they aren't that much dearer (and ym old man has been selling a few) Pretty sure there were some fronts at M sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 thing is justin if you got a lighter bike yhan gert it would not distort the tyres mate. Hmmm could be right there Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbeta23 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) X-lite 100%, we had one on my dad's old beta Rev 4 which has been on for about 9/10 months & is still going very good, grips superbly especially on hillclimbs , in my opinion a lot better than the x11's, give one a go see what you think. Edited December 20, 2009 by GasGasben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Pretty sure there were some fronts at M sport. we've phoned Michelin (4or5 times!), who saw the item can't even be pre-ordered, but if people have em then maybe we've been doing something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 we've phoned Michelin (4or5 times!), who saw the item can't even be pre-ordered, but if people have em then maybe we've been doing something wrong. There was a batch produced but who knows if it will happen again. Will try to confirm. Have you/can you get rears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabie Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 my old man has got at least half a dozen with i think more at other branches - give him a shout tomorrow on 01322 615 060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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