Road Tyres Suggestions

[Get Karter]

I need to replace my ancient road tyres and I am out of touch with what's available these days.

The ones going are kevlar beaded fold-able Michelins, and I'd be looking for something similar.


Any suggestions?
(Price not too much of an issue)

[rolty]

Michelin Pro Race 3's have done me proud over the last year, not had a great deal of punctures and seem to be wearing pretty well too

[neilski]

I must have been unlucky then because I had a pair of Pro-Race and they were the worst tyres for punctures I've ever owned (including 4 in one day ).

At the moment I'm running a pair of Continental GP4000S and have yet to have a puncture (kiss of death I know!).

[Pints]

As Neilski, I run Contis on my roadbike. No complaints after many miles.

[louiebaby]

I commute on my road bike, and have had good experience with Conti Gatorskins and Bontrager Armadillos.

I hope that wasn't the kiss of death to tonights ride.

[Roman]

neilski said:

I must have been unlucky then because I had a pair of Pro-Race and they were the worst tyres for punctures I've ever owned (including 4 in one day ).

At the moment I'm running a pair of Continental GP4000S and have yet to have a puncture (kiss of death I know!).

I'm not a fan of Pro-Race tyres either. Much prefer my Vittoria Rubino Pros or GP4000s - either have had fewer punctures & had better wet weather grip in my experience.

Edit to add: I loved my Veloflex Paves as well, very light and compliant though slightly less durable (more competition than everyday).

Edited by Roman on Wednesday 18th August 14:02

[anonymous-user]

i run conti ultra sports, cheap, reliable, substantial grip and lots of colours available!

[Get Karter]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Are they all foldable / kevlar beaded.

Don't think I could go back to wire beads...

[neilski]

Yes.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Continental_Gran...

[itsnotarace]

That's pricey

I paid £47.82 per pair at Ribble using the TRIP7 code

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/T...

[anonymous-user]

you can get some michelin speediums on amazon for not a lot of money

they aren't pro 3 race, but they are nice enough for riding about on

alternatively, as wetter roads are coming, I am fitting Vittoria Open Pave CG to one of my bikes - smashing and a lovely green colour too!

[Jimbo.]

Vittoria Open Paves for all-weather and/or rougher road surfaces, or Vittoria Open Corsas for drier, smoother roads. Nothing else comes close.

Edited by Jimbo. on Thursday 19th August 12:44

[Get Karter]

Interesting re the Vittoria's.

Do they go on easily by hand?

[Parsnip]

Jimbo. said:

Vittoria Open Paves for all-weather and/or rougher road surfaces

Yuppo, used them on the Paris Roubaix sportive - no punctures and super grippy, even on wet cobbles.

Use GP4000Ss most of the time on the nice bike.

[Jimbo.]

Get Karter said:

Interesting re the Vittoria's.

Do they go on easily by hand?

IIRC, yes: can't say I ever take much notice, TBH. Even if they were, any fitting difficulties are soon forgotten when you ride them. They are in every way, perfect: fast rolling, super plush and very, very grippy.

[walm]

Get Karter said:

Interesting re the Vittoria's.

Do they go on easily by hand?

Just FYI - I do like the Conti Ultra Sports but they are a TOTAL B1TCH to pop on by hand.
I was very close to getting a hernia.
The cheapo Bontrager Hard Cases went on easy.

[Matt106]

Also look into the Schwalbe range of tyres. Theyve got a good range for all types of road riding. My favourites are the ultremo r's.