Commuting Winter Tyres

[robbo891]

Anyone got any recommendations for some decent winter tyres for my commute.
Its all road based and I want to get there quickly but in one peice. I can be out as early as 7am at times

 

[andyfraser]

What size? I used a pair of Schwalbe Snow tyres last winter. They're 700x35 and went on my hybrid (and will again in a few weeks). The Snow tyres have been discontinued by the looks of it so I'd buy these now: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-marathon-winter-performance-rigid-road-tyre/. They're expensive but worth it if they work as well as the lower-speced Snow tyres.

 

[ANT 666]

Vittoria open pave, grip like an octopus.Would'nt ride anything else in the gloom.

 

[winjim]

For me it's 28mm Vittoria Pro Tech* until it gets icy, then 30mm Schwalbe Winters will just fit under my mudguards.


*Same as all year round but now discontinued.

 

[DrLex]

If you want Schwalbe studded tyres, look at Planet X website - £15-17, depending on size & type - example:http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYSCSNST/schwalbe-snow-stud-wired-tyre. Only required for ice or giving you more exercise; they're close on a kilo per tyre!

 

[gazza_d]

Schwalble Marathon Winters with the Studs. I bought a pair from Bike discount in Germany last year for about what UK websites were charging for a single one.

Magic on ice & perfect for those cold mornings that have patchy stretches. Don't roll too badly either.

 

[Turdus philomelos]

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/product/detail/aid:709892 cheapest so far on my hunt.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Continental GP4000s2. Great in the wet, great in the dry.

 

[robbo891]

thanks guys some really useful suggestions here. I dont need spikes thats for sure. thanks for the input!

 

[Jimidh]

Continental GP4000s also - got them on three road bikes and don't have a problem summer or winter. Great fast tyres with impressive puncture protection.

 

[Tynan]

gets wet in summer too, and even in the dry it's rather easy to lock both wheels and skid

ice and snow is a totally different problem