Which Winter Road Bike Tyres?

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I need some new tyres, and with winter around the corner, it makes sense to buy some with a bit more grip so I can keep going in all conditions.

I've seen that conti gatorskins come highly recommended, but they're fairly expensive.

The other question I have is probably a bit of a stupid one - when you buy tyres, do they come in pairs or as a single tyre? So would I need to order 2x or 1x! It doesn't seem to say anywhere - but I might be being thick.

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S10GTA said:

Conti 4 seasons are very good

Armadillos are not

Is it worth getting 700x25? Or does it make a difference over 700x23?

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Got some Conti 4 seasons for about £22.50 a tyre from Ribble, seemed a decent enough price. Please don't post these are awful or anything, as i've already bought them

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okgo said:

Rubino Pro's are decent and are quite cheap too. I've got the wire versions on my work bike and they're solid, but heavy, the folding ones are quite a lot lighter but imagine still offer pretty robust protection.

Probably would have got these instead if i'd read this first. Could get them for just under £30 for a pair at Ribble ATM. (you'd need to spend over £35, which I was as got some overshoes as well)

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Tyres have arrived and been fitted to the bike. I've done about 100 miles on them and what a difference it makes! The rolling resistance of the bike feels as though it's reduced significantly.