Puncture protect tyres

[djh22]

Is there any way I can tell whether my Giant Escape 3 (2014) has puncture protect tyres ? Are the tyres marked as such in any way ?
Some websites show that the Giant Escape 3 has puncture protect tyres and some others don't.
Thanks.

 

[ScotiaLass]

It will usually say on the side wall of the tyre.
Tredz says: Tyres: Giant S-X3 puncture protect 700x32mm Front Giant S-X3 puncture protect 700x32mm Rear

 

[djh22]

Thanks ScotiaLass for the quick reply. Yea that's what I would have thought but I can't see anything on the tyre, yet as you say a lot of websites say that they are puncture protect.

 

[Enis Baysal]

Thanks ScotiaLass for the quick reply. Yea that's what I would have thought but I can't see anything on the tyre, yet as you say a lot of websites say that they are puncture protect.

I thought 'puncture proof' tyres r thicker than regular tyres? Assuming you have a road bike/hybrid, im guessing it would be alot more different than mtb tyres.
As I said just a guess xD

 

[Katherine]

My puncture resistant tyres have had loads of punctures!
How can you stop tacks, long thorns and shards of glass?

 

[djh22]

My understanding is that puncture proof tyres have an extra layer of rubber that should prevent anything sbout the size of a drawing pin getting through to the tube.
I'm just getting back to cycling after about 30 years so a lot of this stuff is new to me,i'm loving it though.
Thanks for the replies guys,i guess i'll just have to ride with my fingers crossed, lol.
Del.

 

[vickster]

No need to cross your fingers, carry the means to replace / repair if concerned Tube, tyre levers, pump

 

[smokeysmoo]

The best form of puncture protection is correct tyre pressure.

If you don't have one get a track pump, then check your pressures regularly and keep them topped up.

Tyres can, and do help, but even excellent PP tyres like Conti Gatorskins or 4 Seasons will be very susceptible to flats if they're run at too low a pressure.

 

[Moodyman]

My puncture resistant tyres have had loads of punctures!
How can you stop tacks, long thorns and shards of glass?

Look where you're riding plus ride further from the kerb.

 

[Booyaa]

Would it help if you told us the make/model of tyres you are running?

 

[benb]

Shove a massive nail through the tyre.
If it deflates, then it wasn't a puncture-resistant one.

 

[djh22]

Lol @benb,
and Giant S-X3 700x32mm @Booyaa as stated by ScotiaLass above.
I'm taking it that they are not puncture protect tyres as the tyres are not marked as such.

Cheers all.

 

[vickster]

I'd be surprised if a 32mm tyre doesn't have some degree of f***-off fairy-ness

Indeed the Tredz description of the bike indicates they are

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Escape-3-2014-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_66455.htm

 

[Shut Up Legs]

@djh22, just remember that no tyres are puncture-proof***, so I suggest you become familiar with changing a tube if you're not already.

*** No, not even Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres .

 

[User6179]

My puncture resistant tyres have had loads of punctures!
How can you stop tacks, long thorns and shards of glass?

Schwalbe Marathon Plus .