I just got back into riding after 15 years I am 32 now and I want to it pick back up again. I used to love it and forgot how much I loved it as a kid now I can see why I loved it since I got back into riding again.
No love for the Maxxis Grifters? They are super light, have good sidewall strength and a great bead, and have absurd grip. Having cut one up to dig around, I'm pretty damn confident with that over any other tire I've used on a BMX. I feel like I'm riding twice as fast on them and grip at much more acute angles comfortably on them than anything else I've ridden. Only thing I'm uncomfortable on are cold, wet, metal surfaces.
I ride Merritt option 2.35, they are very fast and grippy. For street they are very good, park they are very good, for dirt riding they are actually good for slick tyres, they do have grippy sections on the sides which help a lot, for metal ramps I found that they weren’t too good due to the slick middle section, and in the rain don’t try and ride, they are too slippy. Overall they are really good tyres and I’m happy with them. I previously rode BSD donnasqueaks and they were very good too! Good video as usual Alf.
I havnt rode now for like 14-15 years, these vids make me wana get another bmx. Back in the day we rocked alot of Primo & Maxxis tires. These Cult tires are nice thou👌
With having to remove the air to take the back wheel off because of breaks, I know a way around it. I set my brakes up so the barrel adjuster is all the way out, that way I can loosen the brakes if the wheel moves or if I get a buckle, but loosen the brakes all the way on jsut the barrel adjuster and then you can unhook the brake arms from the wire or unhook the splitter wire from the cable straddle and the brakes are loose to take the wheel out. Oh also with the small chance you see this you said you'll give away the old tires. I live in the uk, I'm guessing that means I can't be part of it?
i 2nd that, just got maxxis grifter tires the other week, got them in 1.85" and always ride them at 110psi for flatland, they grip better than 2.10" velo tires i had before.
The only reason most bmx pros use a front 2.35 sized tyre and a 2.2 sized one at the back... Is simple... With a fatter tyre at the front it covers more space between the forks and wheel when it's blown up making it a smaller gap to foot jam and not kill ur toes compared to a thin at the front..
#ALFsquad such a sick guy. You're so generous and kind with everything. Much love man keep up with the sick af videos. Been a subscriber for a while and I've never been disappointed
I got some woodland camo tires on my ancient Rolds Royce Union bike because I'm always wearing bdu army pants, the Royce Union is all chrome so anything would look sweet on it. I like those white walls you had on it
I ride in the city so no ramps for me. I don't ride parks because there aren't any where I live so I got a set of Mission Tracker 2.4 balloon tires for when I'm jumping off anything tall like ledges and I don't slam my rims on the landing. My tired have the street squares and triangles pattern that are on most normal street tires, I haven't had gripping problems but I haven't tried a metal ramp either, I doubt they'd grip well on metal at all.
Brandon Vinson it comes down to personal preference like I can’t 5 a longer back end on a 21 but if I’m on my preference a 20.75 with about a 13 back end it’s super easy idk what ur skill level is but if ur just beginning then it’s all gonna feel the same but as u advance u will figure out what sizes feel better and make things feel easier
Appreciate the help . Thought that on was just easier to pull up on an one was harder for people that loop out . But never felt it . Did seem like I could manual farther on the 21tt
I heard they're good, I also heard the Odyssey Springfield brakes are good for clearance too. Would be useful if companies mention how much clearance the brakes have
@@jesse-dg8yx all the brakes ive seen usually clear 2.4 or more. I guess shadow thinks that if people are gonna run brakes they are gonna run a park set up with skinny tires
@@Fit.digital it was from a small company called jet bmx I think and it had the most basic parts with no branding for any of it other than frame, bars fork
Alf help me I'm looking to buy a pair of sun BFR's I had a pair on my trails bike but it got stolen. I'm ok with not having the frame (K2 shovel) but i loved the rims and would like to have them again.
Any recommendations for tires that would be decent all around, for some concrete and asphalt, as well as a decent bit of dirt and plenty of gravel...? We live in a rural area, so when at home, the kid and I will be riding our new bikes on dirt and on a gravel driveway and gravel road... would it be best to find an all around tire for now, and later if he gets into street/freestyle kind of stuff, get him a second set of wheels and tires for when he is in town or at the little park we have here? Hoping for now the stock tires on our new bikes don't just immediately pop on gravel roads....
Animal GLH 2.3. I run a pair and never had any issues on any surface. They eat dirt, concrete, plywood, asphalt, gravel and shoes for breakfast. They really do Go Like Hell.
Fit tires I ride 110 and I put 90 to 100 psi and i ride street/park just where i live been out at other places my tires are nice still...alxes and frames and other parts not so much im broke and have put hella money into my bike over the years because I love to ride and idc if I go pro or sponsored..it'd be nice but yea. I'm drinking rn idk what im gettin at besides my tires..Nice!
Great video. What would you recommend for me to do for a creak in my crank/ bb? I re greased and re tightened everything. Still has a creak. Plz help. TIA
It mainly depends on, how hard you dropped off, how much air pressure you had in your tire, the type of tire, inner tube, and back wheel and what kind of frame.
@@AlfredoMancuso Thank you man! And your welcome for making your day. :) Im actually a blader who bmx's a bit. I watch your stuff like clockwork, I can ride a bit as well. Keep the videos coming Alfredo! And thank you for making my day. :)
Do you think It Is a good idea to buy a bmx when i dont have a bike/skate park in my town? Im thinking About buying one but i dont have any skate or bike Parks in my town so idkk
Anyone know what's the widest I can go on a specialized fuse 1 old school? Not sure what's on it now as it's a very old bike and I've had it since new so tires are really worn to the point where I can't read what it says lol ... Fixing a bike for my boy. Thanks.
Alright so I’m new to BMX all I really know how to do is bunny hops and I ride street I currently ride odyssey BROC R-grip tires (20x2.4) and I use there odyssey air supply tube,but I’ve ran thru at least 6 inner tubes in just 2 weeks.I inflate the tires with a air pump I check the beads to make sure they don’t slip out during inflation to prevent blowout but every time I hit close to 45-55 psi the tube explodes had it happen 3 times and I was forced to ride on less then 40 psi when I hit the road and I’ve gotten 3 flats while out riding (tires max out at 100psi) is there anything I’m doing wrong are the tires I have no for my style of riding? Are the tubes faulty?I would Appreciate any help I’m just trying to ride 😔😞
Can you be able to use a 2.4 on Walmart bike rims at 2.125? Because I've changed a lot on the bike to make it lightweight but the only problem is the regular tires I have
I need help ok I have 20x2.25 tire on my bike would the vans 20' cult fit on my bike I'm gonna get team because I'm a big dude and I feel more comfortable with a higher psi tire
Alf knows BMX...
Keep the "what u need to know" vids coming
Can’t go wrong with white walls they look great but get dirty fast.
I rode brakes with 2.50 tires and had no problem
Wyatt Thomas it’s because you frame is made for 2.5 tires
It’s because your bike is different all bikes are tifferent
what size frame tho?
I just got back into riding after 15 years I am 32 now and I want to it pick back up again. I used to love it and forgot how much I loved it as a kid now I can see why I loved it since I got back into riding again.
Dude, love to hear that!
Dude I just got back into it after 14 years lol I’m 31 😫 where you from?
@@masterofnone1481 I am from Florida.
@@Mastersun88 damn lol we could’ve went riding 🤣
I'm 30 just getting back in to riding with my son's allso.
I ride the stolen hive 2.40 tires high pressure and love them :) back btw
No love for the Maxxis Grifters? They are super light, have good sidewall strength and a great bead, and have absurd grip. Having cut one up to dig around, I'm pretty damn confident with that over any other tire I've used on a BMX. I feel like I'm riding twice as fast on them and grip at much more acute angles comfortably on them than anything else I've ridden. Only thing I'm uncomfortable on are cold, wet, metal surfaces.
The cult vans tires are good for me they don’t rub and I ride breaks and there super grippy for me so...
wow every time that i need to know about bmx there is a video of you thank you so much for helping the community
My pleasure man! Just looking out for the next generation
I rode those tires on dirt for for the longest time and I loved them
I ride cult vans 2.4s they super solid and grippy for street and park
Solid choice
@@AlfredoMancuso thanks man!
Just got new gum tires, they look so sick
SNAFU rim job, knob job and dirt box best tires ever.
I ride Merritt option 2.35, they are very fast and grippy. For street they are very good, park they are very good, for dirt riding they are actually good for slick tyres, they do have grippy sections on the sides which help a lot, for metal ramps I found that they weren’t too good due to the slick middle section, and in the rain don’t try and ride, they are too slippy.
Overall they are really good tyres and I’m happy with them. I previously rode BSD donnasqueaks and they were very good too!
Good video as usual Alf.
Do your run the same size for front and rear?
I havnt rode now for like 14-15 years, these vids make me wana get another bmx. Back in the day we rocked alot of Primo & Maxxis tires. These Cult tires are nice thou👌
With having to remove the air to take the back wheel off because of breaks, I know a way around it. I set my brakes up so the barrel adjuster is all the way out, that way I can loosen the brakes if the wheel moves or if I get a buckle, but loosen the brakes all the way on jsut the barrel adjuster and then you can unhook the brake arms from the wire or unhook the splitter wire from the cable straddle and the brakes are loose to take the wheel out.
Oh also with the small chance you see this you said you'll give away the old tires. I live in the uk, I'm guessing that means I can't be part of it?
You should try the maxxis grifters I have them they're really light and very grippy even in rainy weather but the sidewalls are abit to weak
i 2nd that, just got maxxis grifter tires the other week, got them in 1.85" and always ride them at 110psi for flatland, they grip better than 2.10" velo tires i had before.
I'm getting 20 x 1.75 tires with white wall on the same bike!
Catching up on old vids
A true homie 💜
The only reason most bmx pros use a front 2.35 sized tyre and a 2.2 sized one at the back... Is simple...
With a fatter tyre at the front it covers more space between the forks and wheel when it's blown up making it a smaller gap to foot jam and not kill ur toes compared to a thin at the front..
A lot of street riders don’t really do foot jams, it’s mainly for aesthetics, and impact
#ALFsquad such a sick guy. You're so generous and kind with everything. Much love man keep up with the sick af videos. Been a subscriber for a while and I've never been disappointed
I just learned alot on tires which is hella helpful. Need new tires and was in need of knowledge. Thanks man!
Watching Old videos. catching up.
Odyssey Aitken street tyre, good high speed all round tyre 100psi rated for dirt, street and park 🤙
I got some woodland camo tires on my ancient Rolds Royce Union bike because I'm always wearing bdu army pants, the Royce Union is all chrome so anything would look sweet on it. I like those white walls you had on it
Bmx for life
Best bycycle tire review!
I ride in the city so no ramps for me. I don't ride parks because there aren't any where I live so I got a set of Mission Tracker 2.4 balloon tires for when I'm jumping off anything tall like ledges and I don't slam my rims on the landing. My tired have the street squares and triangles pattern that are on most normal street tires, I haven't had gripping problems but I haven't tried a metal ramp either, I doubt they'd grip well on metal at all.
Hey bro I have a 20 x 2.10 tire but would a 2.4 vans tire fit on my BMX bike
measure the clearance on your forks and chainstay
Do frame sizes really matter ? Cause I’ve rode 20” tt an 21” tt an it never felt different, you should do a video on it
Brandon Vinson it comes down to personal preference like I can’t 5 a longer back end on a 21 but if I’m on my preference a 20.75 with about a 13 back end it’s super easy idk what ur skill level is but if ur just beginning then it’s all gonna feel the same but as u advance u will figure out what sizes feel better and make things feel easier
Appreciate the help . Thought that on was just easier to pull up on an one was harder for people that loop out . But never felt it . Did seem like I could manual farther on the 21tt
Where do I get the cult vans send rescue tires???
Your the plug 🔌 forreal . Hope I can be at your level someday!
The subrosa street diggers are where it’s at my guy
I run eclat mirage folding 🤙
I use 2.3 tires so its slimer maybe lighter and it rubs way less
Alf get eclat talon u brakes, i run a 2.4 amd they clear easily
I heard they're good, I also heard the Odyssey Springfield brakes are good for clearance too. Would be useful if companies mention how much clearance the brakes have
@@jesse-dg8yx all the brakes ive seen usually clear 2.4 or more. I guess shadow thinks that if people are gonna run brakes they are gonna run a park set up with skinny tires
@@Fit.digital my stock brake arms couldn't clear 2.35 but they were from a $300 bmx so I guess that's almost expected
@@jesse-dg8yx yeah kink brake arms did clear a 2.4 with ease but i think it came stock with 2.4 anyway
@@Fit.digital it was from a small company called jet bmx I think and it had the most basic parts with no branding for any of it other than frame, bars fork
I'm looking for a pair of used old school tan wall Tioga Comp Pool III tires in black. How much should I expect to pay? Thanks!
Ooof that’s a tough one, check eBay but $27-$40 a tire
Hello from Sweden! Tought u was a only car guy:D Sheep! New prem!
Is walmart bmx fit the cult vans tire? Please respond cus i need it ty
Sure do!
Thank you BMX God
How much sir
Alf help me I'm looking to buy a pair of sun BFR's I had a pair on my trails bike but it got stolen. I'm ok with not having the frame (K2 shovel) but i loved the rims and would like to have them again.
Damn, those might be tough to track down! Try giving Epic Bmx a call 714-848-0888
thanks I'll check then out. I know its going to be a hard one to find for sale.
Alfredo podrías hacer un check de freecoaster vs cassette ?
Any recommendations for tires that would be decent all around, for some concrete and asphalt, as well as a decent bit of dirt and plenty of gravel...? We live in a rural area, so when at home, the kid and I will be riding our new bikes on dirt and on a gravel driveway and gravel road... would it be best to find an all around tire for now, and later if he gets into street/freestyle kind of stuff, get him a second set of wheels and tires for when he is in town or at the little park we have here? Hoping for now the stock tires on our new bikes don't just immediately pop on gravel roads....
I’d suggest checking out the shadow conspiracy Strada Nuova tires! Great all terrain tires and don’t break the bank!
Animal GLH 2.3. I run a pair and never had any issues on any surface. They eat dirt, concrete, plywood, asphalt, gravel and shoes for breakfast. They really do Go Like Hell.
Are you able to run low tire pressure on a high pressure tire?
That seat is🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘❤❤
Any suggestions for 16inch , I need for my sons wtp arcade?
Bike looks 🔥 with black tires
I ride a kink gap xl 21” bike, will the vans x cult camo tires fit me? It’s says they are 20”
im new to bmx, so i checked my site and the stock tires are 20x2.10 so if i buy some 20x2.4 will they fit in my bike?
They fit most rims but they also need to clear the frame
Got a duo on the front and glh on the back. Thinking about odyssey path pro or sunday street sweepers. Maybe cult×vans idk
R6Mute Main get odyssey path pro I’m geting the folding ones
Fit tires I ride 110 and I put 90 to 100 psi and i ride street/park just where i live been out at other places my tires are nice still...alxes and frames and other parts not so much im broke and have put hella money into my bike over the years because I love to ride and idc if I go pro or sponsored..it'd be nice but yea. I'm drinking rn idk what im gettin at besides my tires..Nice!
Can I replace my 20x2.35 tires with a maxxis 20x2.10?
thanks a lot cuz i run kenda motocross
Great video. What would you recommend for me to do for a creak in my crank/ bb? I re greased and re tightened everything. Still has a creak. Plz help. TIA
I way 130 lbs, what pressure should I use to not hurt my rims?
I’m 86kg if i drop off a 6ft ledge, is the tire gonna handle it?
It mainly depends on, how hard you dropped off, how much air pressure you had in your tire, the type of tire, inner tube, and back wheel and what kind of frame.
Integrated tensioners usually fix that movement trouble.
Where did you get the bike stand ?
I have the mac2s and I havent had a single flat this year
The folding Mac tire is half the weight .
Why is that so ? Should i buy
@@FS-gl9cg theyre half the weight because they're made of nothing they not very quality
i ride 2.3 in the front and 2.2 in the back, idk how that is going to work out cuz i am getting it 2 days from now.
Works just fine. The only issues come when you run 2.4 tires because some back ends don’t really accommodate them
@@AlfredoMancuso okay thanks :)
Do tyres that are black/colored dry rot like normal colored tyres
Question: all these different tire sizes (1.7, 2.5)etc. all of them use the same 20” tube right?
Yes
Didnt you already make a video about this? The BMX Tire 101?
Yea, but this is updated
Oh, my bad! Also you just made my day replying to me man! Shout out from Indiana to the OSS Squad!
Your knowledge of the channel made my day :)
@@AlfredoMancuso Thank you man! And your welcome for making your day. :) Im actually a blader who bmx's a bit. I watch your stuff like clockwork, I can ride a bit as well. Keep the videos coming Alfredo! And thank you for making my day. :)
Dude you’re a rare breed! Keep at both :))
So how do i decide the tube and tire size for my rims? I’ve got alienation rims with a 1 inch inner diameter.
thats a good idea idol..big help for us ,as your subscriber/follower ..
Do you think It Is a good idea to buy a bmx when i dont have a bike/skate park in my town?
Im thinking About buying one but i dont have any skate or bike Parks in my town so idkk
ride the streez
So wait if i have a 20 x 2.10 now, can i change it to like a 2.25? Just asking
Yea, as long as your frame can clear it
Anyone know what's the widest I can go on a specialized fuse 1 old school? Not sure what's on it now as it's a very old bike and I've had it since new so tires are really worn to the point where I can't read what it says lol ... Fixing a bike for my boy. Thanks.
Alright so I’m new to BMX all I really know how to do is bunny hops and I ride street I currently ride odyssey BROC R-grip tires (20x2.4) and I use there odyssey air supply tube,but I’ve ran thru at least 6 inner tubes in just 2 weeks.I inflate the tires with a air pump I check the beads to make sure they don’t slip out during inflation to prevent blowout but every time I hit close to 45-55 psi the tube explodes had it happen 3 times and I was forced to ride on less then 40 psi when I hit the road and I’ve gotten 3 flats while out riding (tires max out at 100psi) is there anything I’m doing wrong are the tires I have no for my style of riding? Are the tubes faulty?I would Appreciate any help I’m just trying to ride 😔😞
How do I find what size my rims are ? I'm new to bmx
The tires currently on the bike tell you the size on the sidewalk
Side-wall*
Does a 2.4 fit on a 2 x 2.125
I used to run 32-35 psi in my tires, but that was long ago. Oh yeah, and cutting off fingers is no fun. I recently had that done to one. 😂😂
Can you be able to use a 2.4 on Walmart bike rims at 2.125? Because I've changed a lot on the bike to make it lightweight but the only problem is the regular tires I have
The tire will go on your rim, however your frame might not be able to accommodate the wide tires
What kind of inner tube you like? Thanks
Tip Plus/Primo BMX
hey i have 2.125 tires right now would a 2.25 tire fit with my bike?
2.4 feel sluggish and rub on grinds. Better for drops.
I have a question if I have a 20x2.125 rim can I run a 20x2.2.0 tire on it ?
I run 2.55 and i have braks snd i still have over 1/4 inch clearance
Both my tires are on their last legs would be nice to ride those tires ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Instagram @marcus.n.watson
Hey can I put a 2.4 size tires on my 2.25 rim
What about tires for gravel
So are the sunday streetsweepers good for going fast
I need help ok I have 20x2.25 tire on my bike would the vans 20' cult fit on my bike
I'm gonna get team because I'm a big dude and I feel more comfortable with a higher psi tire
Imma cry cause I got 2.25 tires and I don’t think they will work with my back brake my fram won’t work I thinkkk
is 20x2.125 bigger than the 20x2.10?
or the 20x2.10 bigger than the 125?
20 x 2.125 is bigger than 2.1
@@AlfredoMancuso so my older tire is 20x2.125 so can I replace it with 20x2.10?
What about kenda high impact
Kendra makes amazing products for sure
So u can get any size tire and it will fit on any bike?
Nice tires
Are the tires of the kink curb 2021 good?
Dope background tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥
What size of rim and tire can i use for my 20.5 frame ???
My wheel is a 24 inch so can i change the tire to a 20 inch? Or do i have to change the wheel?
You need to change the wheel
Yo rn I got in the front a 20x2.3
And in the back a 20x2.25
My question is can u upgrade to a 20x2.4
Saul Garcia if ur bike can fit 2.4 u can
Caan YOU put 2.4 tires when my old and first amd stick tires was 2.25?
Looking for street tires, best ones on the market. Recommendations?
Street sweeper tire
Fhulz thanks!
@@slbshadow or even the odyssey path pro tire
Fhulz im taking my bmx verde 2014 vex to get stevie churchills tires, sunday half link red chain and a new oddyssey rim as well
@@slbshadow oh nice a front or back wheel
hey bro i have bike tire and size is 20 x1.75 can you help me ? what size inner or inside my tire i need? i dont have idea pls help me
can I put a 2.35 on a 2.3 rim? (i ride brakes)
My tires are 20 x 2.25 can I fit a 20 x 2.40 ?
do you have more room for clearance on your forks and chainstay?
What's the widest size fork can I get I want wide tires
I have a 20 inch bike is 12 X 2.2 good?
What kind of tired are those white walls???