Model/Year: 2010

Pros: Tons of traction on dry, you can really lean it over

Cons: Heavy
Packs up easily in mud

Recommendation: This can be a fun front tire that is predictable for when it loses traction. However, it is fairly heavy and not very supple, which makes it best for an all mountain / downhill situation.

Pros: Good traction and great feel when in a turn. The tire has good stability when pitched in the corner without squirming

Cons: It is a race tire but even so the wear rate is unfortunate

Recommendation: Good tire for racing. Good traction on surfaces that are a bit on the softer things, but not mud. This tire would be great and get 5 stars however they don't last as long as other tires on the market. This is due to the great grip you do get.