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We put eight front tires head-to-head to see how they compare and which offers the best combination of traction, support, and confidence! For this test, we focused on all-mountain or enduro tires designed to excel in dry, loose over hardpack, sandy, and rocky terrain. All tires tested were 29-inch, and most featured the softest compound and middle-weight casing construction. To compare each tire as apples to apples as possible, all were mounted to a Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro carbon front wheel. Out back, we mounted a Maxxis DHR II, and all tires were inflated to the same pressure (per each tester's preference) with the same amount of Orange Seal sealant inside. To analyze and compare the performance differences of all eight tires, we focused on three factors: cornering traction, sidewall support, and tread performance. All tires were ridden down each section by all three testers before receiving a score per performance factor plus an average overall score. Let us know which tire you'd pick, what performance factors you prioritize in a front tire, and your experience with any of the tires tested! To read the full review - 0:00 - Introduction 1:11 - Testing Parameters 1:27 - How We Compared 8 Tires 2:04 - The Test Riders 5:40 - How We Defined Cornering Traction 6:12 - How We Defined Tread Performance 6:42 - How We Defined Sidewall Support 7:10 - Continental Kryptotal Fr Review 9:52 - Michelin Wild AM2 Review 12:32 - Maxxis Assegai Review 16:23 - WTB Vigilante Review 20:43 - Schwalbe Magic Mary 24:14 - Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M 27:29 - Vee Tire Co. Attack HPL 31:40 - Vittoria Mazza #mtb #vitalmtb #tires
