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WTB VelociRaptor Reviews

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The VelociRaptors are legendary mountain bike tires. They are quite possibly the most popular tires in the history of the sport. The front is renowned for its steering control, while the rear grabs the trail with predictable tenacity. After 13 years of diligent service, the VelociRaptors still shine as dependable front/rear specific tires.

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by mtbon2   on October 22, 2009   Pros price Cons none Verdict best bang for ur buck reviewed by GoldenGoose   on May 24, 2009   Pros Can be had for about $20 a tire at this point. Great rear hook up in any terrain. Slow wearing. Directional rear really makes a difference depending on terrain. Cons Almost as heavy as DH tires. Slow rolling over smooth terrain. Verdict I have to echo the going consensus on these tires, they're pretty sweet for a do it all tire that won't break your bank. If weight and rolling resistance is not a concern of yours, go for it. Recommended for: Value seekers reviewed by maddslacker   on May 23, 2009   Pros Great traction on a variety of surfaces Reasonably priced Rubber compound holds up well Front and Rear specific, directional treads They look great (you know, that's important too) :D Cons VERY hard to mount on my WTB rims, go figure Verdict I am on my second set of these, but the first set is still serviceable, I only replaced them because I caught a sale. I have run them on my hard tail and now on my full suspension. For those who say the front washes out or the rear loses grip on climbs...CHECK YOUR PRESSURE! I weigh 200lbs and run mine at 28 - 30. They grip extremely well, yet I have never had a pinch flat either. I ride in Colorado and Utah, so I can confirm that these are great on sand, gravel, slickrock, hardpack, roots, etc, but I have never ridden them in mud. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by slap8up   on April 21, 2009   Pros Super awesome grip on roots and loose soil. Allows for dual rotational direction on the rear according to trail conditions Cons None to speak of. Verdict Killer tires. I love em so much they may be the only tires I buy from now on. Absolutely killer on Florida trails Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Suvacrew   on January 5, 2009   Pros Rear tire is the legend, the front tire is so so Cons Front tire will wash out and lacks great descending capabilities. Verdict The rear tire and the design that allows the switching of rotation direction for mud vs dry conditions is superior to most other tires. I use a Velo rear with a Pan XC FirePro front for XC racing Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Code_Rage   on November 18, 2008   Pros MAD MAD Grip on the rear tire! Cant ask for a better performing tire for the Florida sand. You could climb a wall with these puppies. Cons None! Verdict Great performing tire at a reasonable price. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by ChiliPepper   on July 22, 2008   Pros Awesome & legendary MTB tires! I have used these tires since my inception into MTB'ing (15 years). Absolutely great traction (RT), good steering (FT), very dependable tires all around. I love Kendas, but I will always stick to my VelociRaptors and I truly hope that WTB will continue producing them. Ride hard & ride safe! Cons Absolutely NONE!! Verdict You just cannot beat their reputation, quality, and fair price! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by bikeit420   on July 18, 2008   Pros Great hook-up in the turns and berms. The traction on the loose uphills is tremendous. Awesome tires Cons None Verdict I have had a variety of tires and these by far have been the best. They're probably my third or fourth set. I hope WTB keeps making them. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by spazjensen   on July 18, 2008   Pros Great performance, and I like the profile of them to. No slippage when really having to dig in for a climb, and great while in fast sweeping turns and curves Cons Don't let your leg get caught on the rear tire. It will tear your leg up bad, and you feel it for a week. Verdict These tires are awesome!!! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by jat74   on July 4, 2008   Pros Great traction and overall performance. Cons I have no dislikes over these tires, they have done a great job for me and I hope that WTB continues to produce them. Verdict I've had these tires for the last 10 years and they still kick butt! Even though its time to replace them. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by bstill30   on May 7, 2008   Pros I love the grip, weight and price. Even in the Northwest mud, these tires want to climb, turn and brake like a champ. Cons None. Verdict I recommend this tire for anyone who wants a proven winner on the trail. Recommended for: Anyone