Best cheap clinchers?

[Mr.B-Campag]

Came here to say this. I'm running Vittoria Zaffiro Pros (make sure you get the Pro version with the folding bead though) in 25c, also got Rubino Pros in the same size on a different set of wheels. Both are good, but when price is a factor the Zaffiros tend to come out ahead.

Thanks. I see that the Zaffiro Pros don't have any puncture protection? I don't need something bombproof but will these hold up as a winter training tyre (it's unlikely to see much rain as I'm not in the UK)?

 

[Mr.B-Campag]

My go-to tyres are Schwalbe Lugano; pretty good rolling resistance and puncture protection. £27 a pair on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Schwalbe-Lugano-BLACK-Kevlar-Active/dp/B0187NZYHU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CZA4SR6G09KW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tu0sixnap8QcKidn0sGilgoBi_-6AZ6HV4AbHIvQtjEM7lPOqqQrJ9t1Yxo2NvxGMqBQg-PbRE4nG7kwsxeGsyc-P1GDeNVRln5IXHtWLG2AAdo8JuhkJ8qwEE05Jp_H-GPoP58cxQKMMqEaKWzXs2lmyqTrdX8ZXZhF93bX51XPA-Gkud_lx3t_RABpyjN0CU6ePNRvI7S8WiZQxO5E-W6DDSsLfacpx9lvgLnLw-vcyJx1ejfp6d02jeoezy-2P-GwjYEYpJqr4ZddGLflcm5Dmubde0Go8GXtiSww54M.R8SgpsAfVy75VwLfUGZ4ObYREkhQG_ugW6nUI-uudt8&dib_tag=se&keywords=schwalbe+lugano+25c&qid=1756207147&s=sports&sprefix=schwalbe+lugano+25c,sports,93&sr=1-1

Thanks that certainly sounds like an attractive offer. One of the to preview said:

Lugano's are not overpriced, but the ones I have had have been inclined to develop lumps and bulges. This is surely due to weaker areas in the strength and stiffness of the tyre. It falls below what I would expect from Schwalbe as a premium brand. OK for commuting maybe, but not on a serious road bike.

Does that chime with your experience?

 

[cyberknight]

The puncture protection is mainly the thickness of the nylon threads on the zaffiro , all i know is i used to have a lot more flats using gatorskins even at the right pressure .They may not have the same protection as the luganos but have lower rolling resistance so i guess it depends on if you want a fast commuting / winter tyre or a really solid winter tyre .

 

[si_c]

Thanks. I see that the Zaffiro Pros don't have any puncture protection? I don't need something bombproof but will these hold up as a winter training tyre (it's unlikely to see much rain as I'm not in the UK)?

As @cyberknight notes they have pretty good puncture protection - I've run them until the carcass is showing under the rubber without getting many punctures. A few years ago when I was doing around 10k miles annually commuting, I'd probably get at most 2 or 3 punctures a year.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Schwalbe Duranos appear to be in your price range from some outlets at least. I have no experience of them. I can, however, recommend Durano Plus (which aren't in your range) So that's a start, maybe

I used them, before going onto Marathons, they're quick rolling, surprisingly good in mud too

im running the 28s on these and they are cracking tyres for the money .
https://shop.cst-tyres.co.uk/products/2660011-cito-700x25c-dual-compound-170-tpi-folding-bead-eps

These look interesting, as a Marathon (on my work-bike) alternative, certainly at that price!
https://shop.cst-tyres.co.uk/produc...-700x35c-single-compound-60-tpi-wired-bead-db
(sadly, there's not a '28' model

My go-to tyres are Schwalbe Lugano; pretty good rolling resistance and puncture protection. £27 a pair on Amazon.

I have Lugano's on my blue Ribble, they're damned good tyres & fairly puncture resistant
Albeit, on a nice spec wheel; Vision 30
(for the price, I paid for them, at the time; £130 - I think?)

 

[ktmbiker58]

Continental Ultrasports - roll well, pretty tough, good grip - got them in 25mm on my single speeder no issues and cheap enough that you can afford to change them before they wear out and get susceptible to punctures

 

[Bristolian]

Thanks that certainly sounds like an attractive offer. One of the to preview said:

Lugano's are not overpriced, but the ones I have had have been inclined to develop lumps and bulges. This is surely due to weaker areas in the strength and stiffness of the tyre. It falls below what I would expect from Schwalbe as a premium brand. OK for commuting maybe, but not on a serious road bike.

Does that chime with your experience?

Well, I'm not sure I qualify as a serious bike rider but I think the Allez is a reasonably serious bike (considering its age) I can't say I've experienced any issues with the Lugano tyres I've had so far.