Tire recommendations
01-17-11 | 07:52 PM
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From: NE Indiana
Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS
I currently have Continental Gatorskins and they're the worst tire I've ever used in my entire life. I can't believe how difficult they are to put on and take off. Had to deal with that crap a few times this week changing flats commuting and I'm done.
So I'm looking for recommendations for decent 700x28 - 32 tires for commuting. I live in Vancouver so snow and ice are rare, basically I'd just like a tire that's two things:
- Easy to put on/take off with cold, dirty, wet hands
- Tough enough that it can take a few cuts without flatting instantly, so "flat resistant" as a lot of manufacturers like to call them, basically not thin race tires.
Suggestions?
So I'm looking for recommendations for decent 700x28 - 32 tires for commuting. I live in Vancouver so snow and ice are rare, basically I'd just like a tire that's two things:
- Easy to put on/take off with cold, dirty, wet hands
- Tough enough that it can take a few cuts without flatting instantly, so "flat resistant" as a lot of manufacturers like to call them, basically not thin race tires.
Suggestions?
I too have had bad luck with Conti's including the Gatorskin's and the older GP3000's and the newer GP4000's and will never buy them again. If you want a good puncture resistant tire the Schwalbe tires mentioned are very good; but so are the Specialized Armadillo All Condition tires. Either of those two tires will get you through a commute with barely a thought about flats...though they are heavy, but the Armadillo is the lightest of the two.
