Northern California - New tire time... Pro3 has a bubble in the sidewall

Well, my rear Pro3 tire, with a whopping 500-800 miles on it, has a cut in the sidewall and has a pretty bad bubble. Looked at it from the inside, there's still 1 layer of kevlar or whatever left keeping the tube from coming out...

I really have no clue about bike tires, but it seems the Pro3 doesn't have the best reviews in the world. I originally bought it because it looked like a high-end tire and matched the yellow/black tire I had on the front :)

Any suggestions? Durability is a plus, both in wear and in puncture resistance -- I'm 200#, so I wear out rears pretty quickly when riding hills. But I obviously want something with good grip that doesn't weigh two tons.

I have pro3s now, but bought Conti GP4000s that were on sale after reading some reviews and hearing anecdotal accounts of better durability. I'm 180lbs. and never have had a real issue with Pro3s though.
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If you liked the ride of the Pr3, check out the Krylion. They last 3x as long, way more durable and ride about the same.

If you liked the ride of the Pr3, check out the Krylion. They last 3x as long, way more durable and ride about the same.

I dont think the Pro3 ride anything like the Krylion and I use both. The Pro-3 has a much more supple feel to it when riding and grips like a leach. The Krylions ride a bit harsher and I have had them sliding several times on descents but they have amazing wear capabilities and roll fast too.

I use Krylions for doubles and Pro3 on my race bike.

You can be unlucky and get sidewall cuts on most tyres. I lost a Continental on the tandem in less than 100 miles. On a BF ride too.

Krylion is a much better choice for an all rounder

I'm pretty sure I don't push hard enough to feel the difference.. Krylion sounds pretty solid from what I'm hearing.

Get some new, old stock PR2 on ebay. They are almost as good as the PR3 but are supposed to last longer. I usually get 2000+ miles on them.

Put a tire boot in it and ride.

I'm pretty sure I don't push hard enough to feel the difference.. Krylion sounds pretty solid from what I'm hearing.

I'm a big fan of Krylions. I have the PR3s on my Williams wheels, and like others have said, they wear out in a hurry. My rear tire started to square off WAY too fast. That said, I like the way they ride.

The Krylions ride a bit harsher and I have had them sliding several times on descents but they have amazing wear capabilities and roll fast too.


I've had this happen a few times on the Pro Race 3's. 3-4 times now and counting, and I don't push the bike that hard on descents. I have GP4000's on all my other bikes, and I'm tossing the PR 3's in favor of the GP's. I liked the Pro Race 2's a lot better. Plus, the 3's are showing cord in the back after 900 miles.

Anyone wanna trade a brand new set of GP's for a brand new set of PR 3's?

I dont think the Pro3 ride anything like the Krylion and I use both. The Pro-3 has a much more supple feel to it when riding and grips like a leach. The Krylions ride a bit harsher and I have had them sliding several times on descents but they have amazing wear capabilities and roll fast too.

I use Krylions for doubles and Pro3 on my race bike.

You can be unlucky and get sidewall cuts on most tyres. I lost a Continental on the tandem in less than 100 miles. On a BF ride too.

Krylion is a much better choice for an all rounder

I haven't used the PR3's, but I would tend to agree with everything about the Krylion - lasts a really long time, rolls as well as any tire I've used, but just doesn't have the grip in corners as the GP4000 tires I'm using now. Descents on cold, damp days could be downright treacherous!:eek: The GP4000 is also noticeably more supple at the same pressure levels.

I really like the GP4000, but I'm already on my 3rd rear tire for the year! (I got about 1,500 miles out of each one for the first two; we'll see how long this one lasts). Thank goodness for PBK and their sales.

JB

+1 on the GP4000
I am 195 and I run them. They stick great for me on descents and I am aggressive in corners.

I love the PR3s -- most supple, best cornering tire I've ever ridden. I have ridden the Krylon's -- much harsher and less supple. I think the PR3s are also a little more round in their profile, which also helps cornering. I do weigh 140-150 lbs, depending on the time of year, so that could be why I have had no problems.

I haven't tried the Conti 4000s, but I have always had bad luck with the sidewalls dying early on Contis (except for the super tough touring tires on my commuter).

I have Conti GP 4 Seasons on my bikes and love them. One did suffer an early loss because of a sidewall slash but that's how it goes sometimes. I'm at 1200 miles on the rear of my road bike and will probably need to replace it by 1600 or so, I'd guess.