What are you guys using for reasonably priced gum walls?
04-20-16, 08:03 PM
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Veloflex masters if I can handle the routine flats, and Continental GP classics if I need something more rugged that lasts. Each can be found in the $30-$35 range per.
If I had to go cheap then I'd go with regular paselas (not the TG's).
If I had to go cheap then I'd go with regular paselas (not the TG's).
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However, I do like the Continental (German made) tires.
Not a lot of miles on them, but I've got a couple of GP 4S tires in use, and one Conti Gator Hardshell. So far, so good.
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I want to try a pair, but I can find the Vittoria Pave for cheaper, I really would rather the tan wall though as opposed to the black with green highlight.... I have to decide if I want to pay the premium for the aesthetic.
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04-22-16, 04:57 AM
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I've been running Veloflex Masters 23mm on one set of wheels spread across, ah, three bikes I think. I like them very much. Very tubular-like.
FWIW, I've had tires which arrived in the mail with yellow side walls instead of "gum", but after riding a bit the yellow gets dirty enough so as to look more or less like gum.
FWIW, I've had tires which arrived in the mail with yellow side walls instead of "gum", but after riding a bit the yellow gets dirty enough so as to look more or less like gum.
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04-22-16, 06:08 AM
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I have a couple hundred miles on the Michelin Dynamic Classics in 25mm width. They are light construction, minimal tread strip, you can see light thru the sidewalls. I really like them. I would say a bit livelier ride than the Paselas. And at $10 a tire, hard to beat. I am figuring they aren't going to be a high mileage tire. But I have ridden Continentals and they get that squared off tread look at about 1200 -1500miles and that signals to me to get a new tire.
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N.O.S. IRC Roadlite High Racer 700x28 (90psi max)
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04-22-16, 08:43 AM
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I'm glad you guys posted Tiresdirect, never heard of them and the price for those tires are ridiculously low.
Where else are you guys sourcing tires from?
Where else are you guys sourcing tires from?
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