New 25c Road Tyres

[Deleted member 35268]

Hi
Can I have your recommendations for best road tyres please. I now I've debated this before so apologies.

My only criteria
- I like 25c's
- I ride in all conditions
- I hate punctures
- I use Clincher wheels
- Not too heavy please

If you've seen any offers, let me know
thanks in advance

 

[biggs682]

i like and have used loads of vittoria rubino's on my bikes and normally go for the wired variety

Halfords had the Gatorskins on offer a couple of weeks ago ??

 

[vickster]

Durano raceguard are my new favourite

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schwalbe-durano-folding-road-tyre-raceguard/rp-prod128952

Or Vittoria Rubino pros (not tried the new ones)

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vittoria-rubino-pro-g-road-tyre/rp-prod144357

Michelin Pro 4 endurance another (more costly) option (again not tried the new ones)

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=michelin+pro4+endurance+v2+road+bike+tyre&cat=product

(other retailers available obvs)

 

[Milkfloat]

This thread is just going to end up as a list of all tyres on the market.

 

[vickster]

This thread is just going to end up as a list of all tyres on the market.

Quite probably (although M+ fail on the last criterion, and for me the second, awful when slippery)

 

[Cycleops]

This might help you towards a decision:
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/
On the other hand it might just confuse the hell out of you.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Durano and Mich Endurance have been very reliable in the past for me . I have used Vittoria Rubino Pro 3s but do not rate them for winter miles. Currently trying out Conti 4 seasons as I was quite flush with cash unusually for January so will see how these last long term !

 

[iandg]

Another vote for Vittoria Rubino. I also like Panaracer Pasella. On my fixed I am currently riding Vittoria Randonneur for the winter, good puncture resistance but more sluggish.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Gatorskin hardshells are horrific in my experience of them, horrible, skittish, and puncture resistant as toothpaste. I prefer Durano Plus, as my weapon of choice for pneumatic tyres, in the winter, I’d also recommend Michelin Pro 4s, from personal experience, but they tend to be more expensive.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

keep em comin lol

 

[derrick]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...8_1517406817_b8687a81af899eb8e77d4921be9ce3d6
Very good as a summer tyre. loads of grip, and feel good.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-grand-prix-4000s-ii-road-tyres-pair/rp-prod162873
So far so good with these, have been using them for a couple of months.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Gatorskin hardshells are horrific in my experience of them, horrible, skittish, and puncture resistant as toothpaste. I prefer Durano Plus, as my weapon of choice for pneumatic tyres, in the winter, I’d also recommend Michelin Pro 4s, from personal experience, but they tend to be more expensive.

I get the skatorskins comments but Mich Pro 4s??? That’s a racing tyre , fast as but no way would run it in winter !! I must travel on really rough roads or awfy unlucky!

 

[vickster]

I get the skatorskins comments but Mich Pro 4s??? That’s a racing tyre , fast as but no way would run it in winter !! I must travel on really rough roads or awfy unlucky!

Endurance version more so

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/michelin-pro4-endurance-v2-folding-tyre/

 

[cosmicbike]

'Normal' Gatorskins work for me. And does weight really matter

 

[MrGrumpy]

Endurance version more so

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/michelin-pro4-endurance-v2-folding-tyre/

yep agree with the Endurance, found them great, but not so the service course versions, defo not in winter !