Profgumby

So, hows some recommendations on a durable set of 700x32 tires? I have a couple in mind but would like to hear from those who ride them. I'd like to hear about how they ride, how durable, flats or lack thereof etc.. The reason I ask is I am thinking of going from 700x28 to 700x32 with the new rims on my LeTour Classic. the 28's on the stock rims seem to be holding up...but again stock tires are like stock rims...they are there and there is always a little better somewhere else.

Thanks in advance

late

What's the weight range and price.?

You can get nearly bulletproof, but it'll weigh several hundred grams.

I am running Vittoria Rando Hypers. They weigh 350, I think, they see pretty rugged
and durable for the weight. They are a true 32c, meaning that they are larger than
most tires labelled 32.

I like them. They are a big performance tire, while most 32 tires are some sort of variation on
the touring tire. But don't get me wrong, they are not quick.

Profgumby

I am looking at a pair of Bontrager Race All Weather Hardcase tires. By weight range, I really don't care what the tires weigh as long as it is not like 2 wheels full of lead. I am definitely not a "weight weenie" but am also not worried about adding a wee bit of weight to gain tough, serviceable tires. As I mentioned (I think) the stock 28's seem to be doing the job but with the new rims I'd like to try a slightly wider tire. I also plan to keep the stock set around in case there is an issue with the new ones and I need a backup wheel or tire. I get funny if I have to stare at a bike that I cannot ride till repair parts come in.

I'll look into the Vittoria Rando Hypers. I was looking at several Vittoria tires online but did not find anything 32c. (well that were in stock anyway) I am also looking to find the balance between durable and responsive (quick) I am also looking for a tire that can handle 80 to 100 psi to keep up the low rolling resistance. But seeing as the bike is a Schwinn LeTour with the steel frame and I am a bigger guy, how quick is quick? I can move a 1974 Schwinn continental as fast as most folks I ride with that have bikes costing several times as much.

I am also checking with the LBS tomorrow too.

late

The Hard Cases have a claimed weight of 510 and prob smaller the the Hypers.

The Panaracer Ribmo claims 400gr. I am curious about that one.

I think the Vittoria Rando Pro is 400ish... I am curious about that one as well.

Then theres the Panaracer Pasela. The Pasela Tg is also 400ish. I've had both the regular and the TG
and like the TG better. Actually, It was that experience that caused me to stop using wire bead tires.


Rivendell has the Jack Brown.

Then there's all the Schwalbe tires, like the Marathon Supreme.
I'd like to try that sometime.

Anyway, I pick a weight. Right now the limit is 400gr. And then pick among the tires
around that weight. I used to ride 28c tires before the roads around here got crappy.

CliftonGK1

I'm a huge advocate of the Pasela TG folding bead (720g/pair). I put in around 3000k in randonneuring events last year on a pair and now I have them on my commuter. I rode them on a 300k with 15-ish miles of loose gravel forest service roads and they didn't suffer any performance issues. Any lightweight 32mm tire that can put up to the roads below is OK in my book. For the record, under a caliper they measure 30.7 - 30.9mm on both my Sun CR18, and IRO Cold Fusion rims.

c_m_shooter

I've been running a set of Panaracer Pasela TG's on my Cross Check with good luck this year.

Profgumby

The pasela would give me the tire pressure (psi) I am looking for and the gumwall would certainly give an old school vibe to the LeTour... I also want to check out the Marathon Supreme as well. I was really close to choosing them on my city bike (26 in wheels) but the LBS got me a set of Kenda Kwests. I like them a lot but I think in the 700 size 35 is what they offer and I do not want to go that wide...

It looks as if there about 100 tires that would work...and the advice of pick a weight and look there is good too!

bautieri

I ride Continental Gatorskins in 28s, and WTB Cross Wolfs in 32s. I think a set of 32 Ultra Gatorskins would be nice for you, they even have the gumwall.

GaryPitts

IMO Michelin makes the best car and motorcycle tires going. Is the same true for bike tires? The Pilot City for example https://www.michelinbicycletire.com/m...pilotcity.view

CliftonGK1

Sadly, it is not.
Just one guy's opinion, though. Not a big fan of Michelin bike tires.

CraigB

I'd probably agree to some extent, though not because I've tried them and disliked them. It was more a situation of being happy enough with other brands of bike tires that I never felt the need to try Michelins. I can't say the same about car tires, though. Given a choice on those, I'll go with Michelins every time.

EKW in DC

I've got 32 mm Vittoria Randonneurs on my bike. They started on my hybrid and moved with my wheelset to my Surly LHT when I upgraded this spring. 1500 miles on them with few signs of wear and only one flat (caused by a gnarly staple that would have flatted just about anything). I like the way they ride, too, and would highly recommend.

Seattle Forrest

Vittoria Rando Cross tires are great, for road and dirt with some gravel. If you're not planning to leave the road, there are better tires out there.

GaryPitts

Yeah, their motorcycle tires are top shelf, too. There's Michelin and then there's everything else.

hairnet

PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPasela

sstorkel

I used to race motorcycles. At that time, you literally couldn't have paid me to use Michelin motorcycle tires. They were fine for slow guys, but at the limit they were hideously unpredictable... Give me a Dunlop DOT tire or slick any day!

For 700x32 bicycle tires, I've used the Vittoria Randonneur Hyper and Randonneur Pro. The Hyper is very light and rolls well. IIRC, the flat protection in this tire is designed to protect against tears rather than punctures. I had an office staple puncture a tube without any problem. Now using the Pro version of the same tire. A bit heavier, but supposedly includes more puncture protection. Both tires seem to wear well.

SteveSGP

I've got 700x32 Panaracer tourgaurds on my Super Grand Prix and I love them.

nfmisso

Recently put Kenda Kwest 32-622 (700c) on our tandem. They are a tall tire (rim to tread is greater than sidewall to sidewall). They have a hard tough tread, and a very soft cushy sidewall. They roll nicely, but feel "soft" at 90 psi (rated 85 psi max). They were inexpensive; and it will be a few months before my final opinion. My wife (stoker) likes them, because they smooth out the bumps.

Profgumby

I like the Kwests on my bike I call my SUV. I have a new set of 100 PSI Quests coming for that bike as I find the 65lb tires a bit on the soft side for me. I also have a suspension fork and seat post suspension (came stock) on that bike so I am hoping for better rolling resistance with the new set. I am not really considering the Kwests on the LeTour due to the reasons your wife likes the tires.

I am now deciding between a few, specific tires and will post what I go with. I have to decide soon as the new wheelset is in transit to my house. I want to get them on and get about 100 miles on them before the first Century ride on June 26th....