Modern Alternative to Michelin Wildgripper Sprint S

[ibbz]

My favourite tyres are the late 90ies Wildgripper Sprint S, these are very hard to get hold of so I was wondering whether there are any modern alternatives with a similar design and weight and ride quality?
In Black (not green) and preferably with an amber wall (though all black would do)

Any other alternatives with ride quality and weight ( rather than look?)

How's the Panaracer Razer XC like?

Or the Soar?
Or New Michelin Wild Rac'r?

 

[chrisv40]

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Probably not the tread pattern you are looking for but I can honestly say the Michelin Wildgrip'R are the best tyres I've ever used.

 

[xerxes]

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I just did a Google image search for Wildgrippers, they look like a semi slick.

In which case you could try Schwalbe Sammy Slick: http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/offroad-read ... slick.html, or possibly Hurricane: http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/offroad-read ... icane.html

I've used and like both and the Raceguard puncture protection does a good job, noticeably better than some similar unprotected tyres I've tried like the Maxxis Wormdrive, with which I got a puncture about once every 15 miles, and the semi slick tread suits the routes I ride regularly, which always include a fair amount of tarmac because I don't drive, so I don't have the option of driving somewhere and then doing a completely off-road ride.

 

[chrisv40]

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Definitely not a semi slick I can assure you I think your looking at the wrong tyres

 

[ibbz]

They're Not semi slick. They have knobules and more so around the edges- great tyre that is going for a lot of dosh 2nd hand even and in great demand here on RB
They're good on all surfaces and pretty light
There are a few versions but the Sprint S (or similar) is the one I'm talking about.
I sold mine as they were green and now want something similar or te real thing .

Xerxes I will take a look thanks for the links

Chris the modern ones look to have too much tread and grip for me

I have wild race'r on my MTrax - very good but not as good as the Sprint S

Any experience with the panaracer ?

 

[xerxes]

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Is this them?:

I'd describe that as a semi slick, something with a smooth-ish centre tread.

 

[T'boo Ted]

yeah I thought the sprint S was a semi slick, I loved the lite S, thought it was the best rear tyre ever (front was crap)

 

[ibbz]

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Is this them?:

I'd describe that as a semi slick, something with a smooth-ish centre tread.

Yes they're the ones. And that's my photo of the ones I sold
I didn't know these were classed as semi slick - anyway any modern alternative in looks and ride ? But in black amber wall

 

[T'boo Ted]

continental speed king or race king
schwable furious fred or sammy slick
hutchison black mamba
maxxis wormdrive

oh and amber wall... you got like zero chance in a billion for that.

 

[j0nnyr0cket]

panaracer mach ss is real close but they only come in black walls IIRC