Solid tyres, anyone tried them?

[BlackPanther]

https://dlbcycles.squarespace.com/dlbcycles-blog/2015/6/1/tannus-tyres-vs-continental-gatorskin

Thinking of giving these a try. Maybe bang one on the trikes rear first, and if they live up to the hype thinking of putting them on the RaptoBike? If they really are as comfy as 'normal' tyres, whilst being lighter, just as long wearing, and being impervious to punctures then they sound ideal for high mileage commuting. Anyone tried Tannus tyres?

 

[biggs682]

i fitted a pr of green tyre units a while back they were an absolute nightmare to fit ride comfort was hard to say the least and took them off a short time later , i wouldnt waste my money on them for a bike but great on a wheelchair

 

[simon the viking]

A review was posted on veloballs by @Andrew_Culture of this parish......

read it at http://veloballs.com/tannus-solid-tyres-review/

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Another friend just got a pair fitted in London and is loving them.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

This place has an interesting faq http://www.nipnip.co.uk/tannus-faq

 

[jonny jeez]

As soon as my current tyres are shot, I am getting a set for my SS Bike....on @Andrew_Culture recommendation...so they better be good!!!

 

[Lonestar]

i have and they were fine.Only problem was a constant supplier.Workmate has a set fitted.

Oh any good for fixies?

They don't do 700x25 then?

EDIT: Just found out my workmate is using Tannus as I took a pic of his tyre some time ago.He's still using them.May get a set myself.

 

[Tynan]

so they cost a lot more, rider harsher and roll worse?

with the only advantage no punctures? and perhaps a longer life?

I use Conti Sports Plus and expect a flat perhaps every six months, just often enough to remember how to change the tube

no mention of grip when stopping fast, or trying to, other than some airy mention of previous problems with exactly that, at the end of the day that's the primary requirement of a tyre I'd have thought

I recall from years back a problem with uneven wear?