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Reviews: Nokian

Gazzaloddi Jr

Reviews: shiggy || Spar†¡us || Justin || Brice

Reviewer		Date of Review
shiggy
Used as Front Tire	yes	Used as Rear Tire	yes
Pressures Used (psi)	14-22	Pressures Used (psi)	16-24
0-not used; 1-poor; 2-fair; 3-good; 4-very good; 5-great
Performance - Front		Performance - Rear
Surfaces:		Surfaces:
Hardpack	4	Hardpack	4
Intermediate	5	Intermediate	5
Loose	5	Loose	5
Rocky	5	Rocky	5
Gravel	4	Gravel	3
Roots (dry)	5	Roots (dry)	5
Roots (wet)	4	Roots (wet)	4
Mud:		Mud:
Sticky	1	Sticky	1
Deep	3	Deep	3
Slimey	3	Slimey	3
Sloppy	3	Sloppy	3
Just Wet	5	Just Wet	4
Straight Line Traction:		Straight Line Traction:
Braking	5	Drive	4
		Braking	5
Directional Stability/Tracking	5	Directional Stability/Tracking	4
Cornering Traction	5	Cornering Traction	5
Off-Camber Traction	5	Off-Camber Traction	5
Rolling Resistance	3	Rolling Resistance	2
Flat Resistance:		Flat Resistance:
Pinch	5	Pinch	5
Puncture	5	Puncture	5
Cush/Smooth Ride	5	Cush/Smooth Ride	5
Wear/Durability
Tread		4
Casing		5
Likes
Very cushy! Great traction directional control everywhere except climbing on gravel and mud. It even works OK in the mud. It will slide sideways somewhat before the side knobs dig it and hold. No worries about flats even at low pressure. Best sand tire I have used. Eats up rocks and roots without complaint.
Dislikes
Heavy. Not a big deal on the front but I notice it on the rear. Difficult to mount and remove. Too wide to climb well on gravel.
Conclusion
Great DH tire and almost as great as an all-round trail tire. I was able to easily ride and clean sections of trail - up and down - that I had rarely, if ever, cleaned before. Super grippy. Super comfortable. The weight is worth it. I only mark it down for the gravel climbing traction.
Best Conditions
Front: The rougher the better - and then some		Rear: The rougher the better - and then some
Overall Rating
On Front	5	On Rear	5

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