Originally Posted by
bmonnig
I've got an old 2006/2007 Sirrus. It's had very little use, and I'd like to use it for some recreational family rides (now that we have kids old enough to ride). However, I'd like to replace the 700x28c tires with something a bit more gravel-friendly. We won't be riding gravel roads per se, but we now live in a more rural area with a gravel driveway, dirtier roads, etc. The bike is currently wearing the OEM Alexrims AT400 rims. It has some bolt-on accessories (racks, etc) but the driveline is bone stock.
Any suggestions on tires that would work well on this existing OEM setup?
I would take it to your local bike shop so they can measure and give you some options. My Sirrus had 32mm tires and I put on Kenda Kross Pro 40mm at my bike shop after measuring. They have a smooth raised middle but have raised sides for when I get into gravel. I really like them. Mine were $21 each at my bike shop.