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02-07-14 | 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by biker222

Hi,

Looking for input on touring tires for Long distance loaded tour on paved roads in US.
Below are some tires I am considering in 700cx35 or 37:

Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700c
Schwalbe Marathon Supreme
Continental Contact II Tire

Thanks

Lots of threads on this. I've used all three.

Plus: noticeably heavy; hardly any flats, most long lasting
Supreme: smooth riding, good traction in wet; flat prone, not particularly durable
Contact II: flat prone, not durable

For a multimonth tour in the boonies I'd take the plus, for less than a month and a new tire, I'd go with the Supreme. I'm still going through my stock of XR's.

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