'Fast' Tyres

[SWSteve]

For the new bike I've ordered, I will 'need' some new, decent, tyres.

I'm not sure whether to go for the ever popular 4000SII, or something slightly more extravagant (with tan sidewalls perhaps). The bike will be a 'dry' bike, and used as best, so they don't need to put up with commuting in all conditions. I'm very tempted by some Victoria's, but am worried they'll be cut to shreds by the time I reach the first cafe...

What do you have on your 'best' bike?

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

"Best tyres*" and "best bike" are mumbo jumbo talk

*not that you used that term, but you get my drift

 

[Grant Fondo]

Got Mavic Ysion 25s seem pretty fast and good grip.
Had Hutchinson supalight 23s and they blew out

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

"Best tyres*" and "best bike" are mumbo jumbo talk

*not that you used that term, but you get my drift

I think this is one for @Yellow Saddle .
He loves these discussions

 

[S-Express]

Vittoria - no reason why they should cut up, although it obviously depends on the surface. If your current tyres get cuts, then any others you buy will probably also get cuts.

In truth, there is very little to separate any of the top end race tyres from Conti, Vittoria, Schwalbe, etc, so buy whatever you like the look of, or whatever you can find on offer.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Well no harm in passing on experiences with different kit...i know it bores some of our CC brethryn but hey ho.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Vittoria - no reason why they should cut up, although it obviously depends on the surface. If your current tyres get cuts, then any others you buy will probably also get cuts.

In truth, there is very little to separate any of the top end race tyres from Conti, Vittoria, Schwalbe, etc, so buy whatever you like the look of, or whatever you can find on offer.

Well I can speak highly of Vittoria's MTB tyres.
The best yet in fact.
Well,that and my old school Nokian's of course.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Got Mavic Ysion 25s seem pretty fast and good grip.
Had Hutchinson supalight 23s and they blew out

I like the break from the norm there.
Always wanted to try Mavic's off road tyres.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Well I can speak highly of Vittoria's MTB tyres.
The best yet in fact.
Well,that and my old school Nokian's of course.

Nokians...theres a blast from the past. I had Kojaks on my mtb for a while...who luvs ya baby!

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Nokians...theres a blast from the past. I had Kojaks on my mtb for a while...who luvs ya baby!

These baby's see me through many winters
Sorry,crap photos but you get the idea of their grippyness (is that even a word )?

 

[Grant Fondo]

These baby's see me through many winters
Sorry,crap photos but you get the idea of their grippyness (is that even a word )?
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Wheres the mud dude?

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Wheres the mud dude?

All washed so I could take it into my work to replace bearings.
The mud shall return tomorrow

 

[Grant Fondo]

All washed so I could take it into my work to replace bearings.
The mud shall return tomorrow

I miss my Richy Mega somethings...thet took a right pounding!

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

I miss my Richy Mega somethings...thet took a right pounding!

Aw man,was that the Mega Bite Z Max with the Amberwall's ?
Never had them(I had the Z Max all black),but a fella local had them.
Super cool looking on a tasty Klein Attitude

 

[raleighnut]

Continental Grand Prix 'Supersonic' 700x20, the most uncomfortable puncture prone tyre going but by gawd they're 'fast' especially run at close to their 'max rated pressure'........................170psi.

I've got innertubes that weigh more.