# What's the fastest mtb tire in 2.4 (ish)-2.6 size? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** tires\ **Created:** [December 28, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/whats-the-fastest-mtb-tire-in-2-4-ish-2-6-size/66952 "2021-12-28T18:31:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 19
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I would say that by all means experiment yourself, but having tried the 2.6 Mezcal’s I felt they weren’t as fast as the 2.35 due to the added weight and no noticeable increase in rolling speed. I’d almost guess they’d be slower rolling as the felt more sure footed. 2.35 - 2.4 is really where I find the sweet spot of the XC tyres when balancing speed and float. You should check in on the XC tyre thread as that is essentially this discussion. > [@XC Race Tire Thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2021-xc-race-tire-thread/49967): > > This discussion is a carryover from the [2020 XC Race Tire Thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2020-xc-race-tire-thread/25125). I’m not sure about you guys, but I’m looking forward to racing this year. What is everyone planning to run when it comes to tires and inserts? I’ve very much wanted to try the Continental tyres, but I haven’t found the right size and tread combo yet. I will add that I’ve just installed my Thunder Burt on my rear race wheel and it is well undersized. Eyeballing it, it’s more like a 2.25. I am going to ride it a few times before I decide, but I’m nervous about giving up both volume and grip over the Ralph. > [@OreoCookie](#): > > Personally, my attitude is to stick with two, three tires you like. My poison is a combination of Racing Ralphs (front), Racing Rays (rear) and Nobby Nicks. I always wanted to try Thunderburts for the rear, too. I like riding a mullet setup, e. g. a faster Racing Ray in the rear and a grippier Nobby Nick in the front. Although a Racing Ralph isn’t bad by any means I assume you are aware and just have the names backwards, but the Ray is the front specific pattern, and the Ralph the rear (though some racers do run Ralph front and rear on very non-technical terrain). The Ray/Ralph combo is almost always my go to. I’m going to order a Wicked Will to add to my quiver, then I’ll have almost every corner covered with Will Front, or Ray Front, and Ralph rear, or Burt rear. --- _[View the full topic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/whats-the-fastest-mtb-tire-in-2-4-ish-2-6-size/66952)._