walidshrf

Hi guys, my first post ever, even though I joined a year ago

Anyway, I was thinking about purchasing some Schwalbe Durano tyres in cream, and I have found them on eBay however, I was wondering (because it's not very clear on the picture) whether or not the cream colour covers the whole tire, or are the sides white?

I've never actually seen them in person, so I wouldn't know. Hopefully someone has, and can confirm? I've found some Schwalbe Durano tyres in cream, which cover the whole tire, just by searching around on the internet, but I'm not sure if they're the same thing.

Would be great if someone could confirm? Also, if you have any better recommended tyres that I can get in cream which are also puncture resistant, that would be awesome! Thanks a lot!

Scrodzilla

They're completely colored from bead to bead. Duranos are good but not quite as tough as the Durano Plus, which has an extra puncture-resistant layer and reinforced sidewall.

These are cream with a white sidewall but are also a good option and are super durable:


https://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.u...ducts_id=10222

walidshrf

Thanks bro. I'm still a bit unsure on what to buy, still doing research! Thanks for the reply.

Kayce

I would not recomend it for a rear tire. There is a compound called carbon black that makes a tire harder and last better with skids. It would be fine on the front though.

walidshrf

Care to elaborate on the carbon black? I never skid, in fact, I hardly ever use my rear breaks (just to avoid skidding), only when I need to emergency break.

Kayce

Its the reason that most tires of any sort are black. Its a compound made mostly from tar. It makes for a stiffer, more resistand rubber. Even if you arent skidding the rear tire takes much more load than the front, so it will wear faster. The problem is compounded when you use a quick wearing tire on the back.

A lot of companies make a colored tire with a black strip down the center to get the best of both worlds. the fyxation brand ones are quite popular. They dont have cream, but do have white. https://www.fyxation.com/products

walidshrf

Thanks man, that makes much more sense now. I had a search around for the fyxation tyres and they are quite expensive! A bit out of my price range to be honest with you. £40-£50 for one tire, I can't afford that unfortunately! I did look at their saddles though, which are quite nice, haha. So I might get me one of those. Thanks again!