Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Both of these tires are highly flat resistant. Both tires use layers of a tough fabric to provide flat resistance and these lighter and more supple fabrics improve ride quality and rolling speed while maintaining reliable flat resistance.
The Schwalbe Supreme is a little heavier and more durable than the Vittoria Hyper. If I was taking a 3500 mile 10-week tour, I would take the Schwalbe. The margin of tire life that the Schwalbe provides would be significant after 3000 miles. Below that mileage, the Hyper is as tough and flat resistant as the Schwalbe, IMO.
Since neither rear tire (Supreme or Hyper) would likely last across the TransAm (4200 miles) would it make sense to take the Hypers to benefit from better rolling and ride quality and plan on replacing the tires when needed. I'll be carrying a spare so I could change the rear at roughly the half-way point and then have another folding tire mailed to me to be my spare and replacement for the front when and if needed.
Two more questions... I read a couple of reviews that said the the Hypers were loud. Did you find this to be true? Also, any problems with sidewall failures with the supremes? Thanks very much.