26" MTB Tyre Width

[S6PNJ]

My aging 26er needs some new tyres - I'm not a high mileage rider and only have only used it a few times over the last couple of years so I'm not looking for anything spangly and great!

Wiggle has Schwalbe Black Jack tyres in 3 different widths. Reading one of their articles, it says front tyres are often wider at the front compared with the rear. To this end, should I put 2.25" on the front and 2.1" on the rear, go with both at 2.25" or both at 2.1"? My frame can take either so that's not an issue.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-black-jack-all-te...

I'll be riding mainly cross country, (blue/red) bike parks and footpaths, nothing muddy, technical or overly adventurous - we go out mainly as a group of 10-12 blokes for 'sociable' riding (and a few pubs!).

[Sparkov]

I can't think of any advantage to choosing the narrower tyres for the type of riding you describe, so would go as wide as possible all round.

[rastapasta]

S6PNJ said:

My aging 26er needs some new tyres - I'm not a high mileage rider and only have only used it a few times over the last couple of years so I'm not looking for anything spangly and great!

Wiggle has Schwalbe Black Jack tyres in 3 different widths. Reading one of their articles, it says front tyres are often wider at the front compared with the rear. To this end, should I put 2.25" on the front and 2.1" on the rear, go with both at 2.25" or both at 2.1"? My frame can take either so that's not an issue.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-black-jack-all-te...

I'll be riding mainly cross country, (blue/red) bike parks and footpaths, nothing muddy, technical or overly adventurous - we go out mainly as a group of 10-12 blokes for 'sociable' riding (and a few pubs!).

yeah i would go with 2.25 front and 2.1 rear. those tyres should cost buttons nowadays. try maxxis ikon.

[S6PNJ]

Thanks! And yes, the tyres cost buttons! £13.95 each inc del from Wiggle! Now ordered.