Budget 700x32c utility / touring tyres - owt better than Conti Tour Ride at c. £16ea?

[wafter]

Fuji needs new boots. I have no complaints about the original-fitment Vera Citywide rubber, except that they're not available anywhere...

The Contis look to have good reviews and I'm generally happy with the "Sport Contacts" or similar on the Genesis.

What do you prefer for cheap, reliable and easy-rolling utility duties?

 

[vickster]

Schwalbe delta cruiser plus?
https://spacycles.co.uk/m14b0s122p2340/SCHWALBE-Delta-Cruiser-Delta-Cruiser-Plus-HS392-HS431

 

[Kingfisher101]

Wiggles Lifeline tyres.

 

[All uphill]

Whatever decent brand tyres bankruptbikeparts are selling cheap. I recently got some schwalbe marathon racers from them.

 

[vickster]

Whatever decent brand tyres bankruptbikeparts are selling cheap. I recently got some schwalbe marathon racers from them.

Eg https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/col...ity-trek-tyre-700c-x-32-32-622-28x1-1-4x1-5-4

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've used Conti and Schwalbe plus tyres on a couple of bikes, both work well, although that's on fairly clean German roads without hedges.

 

[MichaelW2]

Plain Marathons do it for me. Not the plus version.

 

[sevenfourate]

The Conti’s are decent enough for general commuting / touring imo. I’m
enjoying mine and have no complaints - on that type of bike for that type of useage. Although can’t comment on longevity yet; as not done big miles on them.

Only one thing I can add - is SOME odd tyres can be troublesome (very tight) to fit if you read some reviews. One of mine was tougher than the other. Nothing to worry over in my case, or stop me buying again though. Oh - and the width cones up narrow compared to ‘most’ other Brands in the same supposed width IMO.

 

[Drago]

Fuji needs new boots. I have no complaints about the original-fitment Vera Citywide rubber, except that they're not available anywhere...

The Contis look to have good reviews and I'm generally happy with the "Sport Contacts" or similar on the Genesis.

What do you prefer for cheap, reliable and easy-rolling utility duties?

Michelin...but I can't remember the type without going outside and checking.

 

[wafter]

Thanks all

I think the Conti's are winning currently as they're amongst the cheapest and seem to have the best reviews. The Schwalbe Delta Cruisers also seem worth a look but it's hard to pin down reviews since they apparently keep changing their designs. Marathons are out on cost grounds and I've heard mixed opinions about their ease (or lack thereof!) of fitting as well as ride quality.

The Vredisteins look good (and cheap too!) although I can't find much feedback on them and the bankrupt bike parts site is pretty opaque when it comes to postage.. Lifeline's are out of stock in the size I need. Michelins also look good but are considerably more pricey than the rest.

I hate buying tyres as their characteristics are potentially so hard to quantify and to an extent subjective, so it's going to be a leap of faith of some description. Might try and get my decisive hat on and order some later...

 

[vickster]

The Vredesteins are also on eBay, £3.99 post I think, so £24 odd for 2 delivered
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18379018...ar=691402696772&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[wafter]

The Vredesteins are also on eBay, £3.99 post I think, so £24 odd for 2 delivered
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18379018...ar=691402696772&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Cheers - there's actually a quantity discount on two so posted it comes to £22. Certainly a good price; will try to find some more reviews to inspire a bit more confidence..

 

[wafter]

Struggling to find any reviews on the Vredisteins and tbh I think I'd prefer a bit more tread, so it's down to the Conti Ride Tours v. the Schwalbe Delta Cruisers (in their million permutations)..

 

[MichaelW2]

Marathon Plus are heavy and a beast to fit. Plain Marathons are fairly standard for a utility tyres

 

[8mph]

so it's down to the Conti Ride Tours v. the Schwalbe Delta Cruisers (in their million permutations)..

I like the K-Guard Delta Cruisers, some of the newer versions feel a bit skittish imo.