Tyres for the wet months
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accountantpete
OAP
Personally I'll be running Michelin Pro's with a bit less air in, take corners with a gradual sweep when its raining and avoiding metal covers/painted lines - I'm not convinced that wet weather tyres are that much better unless you are racing in bad conditions.
Davidc
Guru
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- Somerset UK
Which tyres is very much a personal thing. I don't think there's a right or wrong - depends how you ride, what sort of riding, and the compromise between comfort and speed.
Looking at how the potholes are developing round here I'll be getting an old-nearly-worn-out set fitted to both bikes in the next couple of days, for after the thaw. That way I'll not be too worried if they get wrecked, I can just worry about the rims then.
After that I'll have the 700 x 32 Schwalbe Marathons on the tourer and semislick 26 x 1 3/4 Continental City Ride on the other one.
Looking at how the potholes are developing round here I'll be getting an old-nearly-worn-out set fitted to both bikes in the next couple of days, for after the thaw. That way I'll not be too worried if they get wrecked, I can just worry about the rims then.
After that I'll have the 700 x 32 Schwalbe Marathons on the tourer and semislick 26 x 1 3/4 Continental City Ride on the other one.
yashicamat
New Member
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- Macclesfield, Cheshire
Schwalbe Luganos are pretty cheap and seem to grip very well in the wet, partially perhaps because they have a dimple tread pattern to them. £25 for a pair in my local LBS.
AlanW
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- Not to sure?
No contest, Conti 4 Seasons, don't accept anything any less.
AlanW
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accountantpete said:
But, on the downside don't you think that its a waste of a dam good summer tyre?
Plus, and when compared to a good quality winter tyre, ie Conti 4 Seasons, the Pros are so much much likely to suffer a sudden visit from the puncture fairy.
But the biggest kick is after spending 4 months riding slower winter tyres, when the sun comes out, swap wheels for summer ones c/w the Pros and away you go, same effort but so much faster.
Mista Preston
Veteran
AlanW said:
+ 1. Changed to them a couple of months back and they have been great even in the snow !
andyhunter
New Member
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- northern ireland
i use pro 3 race tyre front and pro 2 race tyre rear that have got alot of miles under them and cut up fair bit to. Should be replaced by now but i shall get sh*tload more miles out of them. I have no problems with grip as stick to the road and no sliding in the wet.
simon walsh
Über Member
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- Belfast. Northern Ireland
Continental Ultra Gator Skin great in the wet and even better in the dry.
AlanW
Guru
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Origamist said:
I run 23mm and I'm more than happy. If ever I contemplate going any wider I will retire from cycling as its only a few steps towards wearing Plus 4's and having panniers fitted all year round.
simon walsh said:
They are indeed a very good tyre and I also ran these for a good number of years. However, and for whatever reason I bought some 4 Seasons. IMHO they are so much better, in terms of having less rolling resistance that is.
potsy
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I've got these in 23mm too,very good in the wet or dry.Not the cheapest so will be interested in how long they last.AlanW said:
Done 400-500 miles on them with only 1 small nick in the front one.
Origamist
Legendary Member
AlanW said:I run 23mm and I'm more than happy. If ever I contemplate going any wider I will retire from cycling as its only a few steps towards wearing Plus 4's and having panniers fitted all year round.
I'm on the slippery slope - 25mm for me, panniers and a cravat (I made the last one up, but I suspect it's only a matter of time).
