Talking Tyres

[dhd.evans]

For once in my life i'm thinking ahead. This morning's ride was nippy, so it seems to me a sensible idea to start thinking about the autumn and winter ahead.

I'm a particularly stubborn, silly cyclist so i'll ride through pretty much anything. Last year i had my trusty hybrid that I used to battle the elements. This year, i'm down to my road racing commuter.

I want to hear opinions on the best all round tyre for a road bike in winter. It needs to last through grit, dirt, snow and sleet, hail, rain and ice. I need something durable. Money is always a concern, but I realise there is a compromise between quality and cheapness.

So, fire away!

 

[AndyRM]

Continental Gatorksins. You may close the thread.

 

[BlackPanther]

Continental Gatorksins. You may close the thread.

Re-open the thread. Marathon Plus. Well over 30,000 puncture free miles my Son. Close the thread.

 

[thecube]

Continental 4-seasons.

 

[vickster]

Get a trike and have one of each of the above

 

[Amanda P]

Whatever tyres you choose, if you find they're talking to you, seek medical advice immediately.

 

[CopperBrompton]

Marathon Plus. Accept no substitutes.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

If it has to survive ice then there is only one tyre and that is a studded tyre - not sure they go thin enough for a road bike though

 

[ianrauk]

Spesh Armadillos

 

[vickster]

Now need a quad bike...

I find M+ very slow and a bit slippy personally

 

[Ian H]

I like the idea of talking tyres: "Slow down, slippery ahead."

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Durano pluses...

 

[dhd.evans]

Will take recommendations on board, do some thorough internet research

 

[ianrauk]

[QUOTE 3238915, member: 45"]All Condition?[/QUOTE]


Yep... it's what I am running at the moment.

 

[Trevor_P]

My talking tyres would say 'get off you fat bleep!'