A fast-rolling puncture-resistant 28-32mm road tire?
07-26-17, 09:39 AM
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A fast-rolling puncture-resistant 28-32mm road tire?
Can anyone recommend a good low-resistance (fast-rolling), robust (puncture-resistant) and wide 28-32mm clincher (preferably foldable) strictly on-road tire?
Currently, I have WTB 40mm nanos, Clement 40mm and 35 mm XPlors, and for on-road I have used 28 mm Clement Stradas (120 TPI). I want to replace the Stradas because (a) unlike the others, they are too hard to get on my rims (Belgium Hed +), and (b) they aren't very puncture-resistant, especially given their high rolling resistance, and (c) I put them on another bike.
Currently, I have WTB 40mm nanos, Clement 40mm and 35 mm XPlors, and for on-road I have used 28 mm Clement Stradas (120 TPI). I want to replace the Stradas because (a) unlike the others, they are too hard to get on my rims (Belgium Hed +), and (b) they aren't very puncture-resistant, especially given their high rolling resistance, and (c) I put them on another bike.
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07-26-17, 10:28 AM
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I use Mr. Tuffy Tire Liners which make any non-tubeless tire more puncture resistant.
07-26-17, 11:07 AM
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Maxxis ReFuse TR 700x32. +13,000 miles, never had a puncture that required me to stop. Sure, have had the usual sealant sprinkler a couple times, but never needed to pull over. Average 3,500 miles per rear tire, front is good for 5,000+.
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When/if I get the courage to try tubeless, those will be high on my list. Do you find 60TPI at all harsh?
07-26-17, 11:30 AM
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Not at all, as even at my 205lbs, I run them at 70psi. Tubeless makes a significant difference in ride comfort, as the sidewalls are more supple, and combination of no tube and lower pressures makes everything more comfortable. Not getting flats is just the bonus.
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The main thing that is stopping me is my propensity to switch tires around. Right now I have two wheel-sets with the same rims. One has an 11-36T cassette and WTB nanos on it, and the other has (at the moment) 35mm Clement XPlor USH, which is the closest I have come to an all-around tire, and an 11-32T cassette. I want to be able to use the wheels with the larger cassette for either (a) off-road hard climbing with the WTB nanos, or (b) touring or hard on-road climbing, so I resisted the temptation to set up the nanos as tubeless, so I could put other tires on, such as the ones I just ordered ...
It would make the most sense for me to set the other ones up as tubeless, but the tubeless version of those tires is 32 mm instead of 35, and they wear out fast, so hence the interest in yours. (Sorry that is so convoluted.)
It would make the most sense for me to set the other ones up as tubeless, but the tubeless version of those tires is 32 mm instead of 35, and they wear out fast, so hence the interest in yours. (Sorry that is so convoluted.)
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07-26-17, 12:11 PM
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I'm just going throw Michelin Pro4 Endurance on the list. Fast, light and durable. Only criticism is that they tend to be a bit bigger than stated. Not a bad problem but could be if you have a tight frame/caliper to work around...
07-26-17, 12:14 PM
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That would be fine with me. I just ordered some 28 mm tires, but would have preferred 32 mm ones. I can fit 40mm nanos in there.
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Can anyone recommend a good low-resistance (fast-rolling), robust (puncture-resistant) and wide 28-32mm clincher (preferably foldable) strictly on-road tire?
Currently, I have WTB 40mm nanos, Clement 40mm and 35 mm XPlors, and for on-road I have used 28 mm Clement Stradas (120 TPI). I want to replace the Stradas because (a) unlike the others, they are too hard to get on my rims (Belgium Hed +), and (b) they aren't very puncture-resistant, especially given their high rolling resistance.
Currently, I have WTB 40mm nanos, Clement 40mm and 35 mm XPlors, and for on-road I have used 28 mm Clement Stradas (120 TPI). I want to replace the Stradas because (a) unlike the others, they are too hard to get on my rims (Belgium Hed +), and (b) they aren't very puncture-resistant, especially given their high rolling resistance.
https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/117680
or 'tubeless ready':
https://www.specialized.com/ca/en/117733
I've been on the regular ones (32s) since Spring 15. Original rear lasted until this past June before first flat (tread worn too thin, my fault). Binned it; new front/old front to rear (lots of tread left).
Very smooth; comfortable; fast rolling; reasonably light for a tire with very good puncture resistance. No idea about goatheads, if that's an issue, but for a mix of glass/crap-strewn urban street and country roads, these have been excellent.
I've had good luck with Conti GP4000IIs as well, though only in the 25s.
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Can anyone recommend a good low-resistance (fast-rolling), robust (puncture-resistant) and wide 28-32mm clincher (preferably foldable) strictly on-road tire?
Currently, I have WTB 40mm nanos, Clement 40mm and 35 mm XPlors, and for on-road I have used 28 mm Clement Stradas (120 TPI). I want to replace the Stradas because (a) unlike the others, they are too hard to get on my rims (Belgium Hed +), and (b) they aren't very puncture-resistant, especially given their high rolling resistance.
Currently, I have WTB 40mm nanos, Clement 40mm and 35 mm XPlors, and for on-road I have used 28 mm Clement Stradas (120 TPI). I want to replace the Stradas because (a) unlike the others, they are too hard to get on my rims (Belgium Hed +), and (b) they aren't very puncture-resistant, especially given their high rolling resistance.
07-26-17, 03:44 PM
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07-26-17, 05:39 PM
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In 500 km, I got one flat by a pierce in my rear Continental GP 4000 II tire so I've put Mr. Tuffy in them. Then in the next 500 km, I had a sidewall cut in the same tire. Mr. Tuffy cannot help there. That destroyed the tire in 1,000 km. Nevertheless, I like its rolling resistance so I'm giving it another chance, bought another one. Almost 500 km since I installed the new one and so far no issue...
07-26-17, 06:35 PM
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I've never got a flat on the supposedly flat-prone Clement Strada fwiw. I just thought rather than get another copy of one that apparently has high rolling resistance and low flat protection, I would like to try something else. I have been rather lucky (and ride in the middle of the road whenever i can). Getting the Strada on my rims is a major ordeal. I hope the Conti goes on easier...
07-26-17, 07:26 PM
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The Challenge Strada Bianca "open tubular" clincher is a 30. If you want a narrower 28 then the Challenge Paris Roubaix is a good choice. I run each of those and they are both fast and puncture resistant. I run both around 80 psi because I am heavy for a road rider at 205 lbs. If I want to really cruise on smooth level pavement I bump them up to around 95 psi. They fly and soak up road vibration like a dream.
Both come in blackwall and gumwall and look good on a bike also.
The only beef most of people have with them is they are difficult to mount the first time. They really aren't that bad and loosen up sufficiently to make a quick road-side repair a snap. I love them. I've ridden Continentals and Specialized and prefer the Challenge tires. Plus they both survived well on the smoking hot pavement in the Arizona summer, with the abundance of goatheads...a true acid test for a road tire.
I run mine with latex tubes and swear they feel just like tubulars. Butyl tubes work well also though and are cheaper. I find the stretchy latex seem to have fewer flats though.
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Both come in blackwall and gumwall and look good on a bike also.
The only beef most of people have with them is they are difficult to mount the first time. They really aren't that bad and loosen up sufficiently to make a quick road-side repair a snap. I love them. I've ridden Continentals and Specialized and prefer the Challenge tires. Plus they both survived well on the smoking hot pavement in the Arizona summer, with the abundance of goatheads...a true acid test for a road tire.
I run mine with latex tubes and swear they feel just like tubulars. Butyl tubes work well also though and are cheaper. I find the stretchy latex seem to have fewer flats though.
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07-27-17, 08:15 PM
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I took them out for a preliminary spin, and on my first 6 mile lap, which involves about 580 ft of climbing, I was 1.8 mph faster than on the Clements. (Absolute numbers are less impressive -- I am slow -- so I'm up to 12 mph on that lap). I took it easier on a second lap, but the advantage persisted. I think it is real.
FWIW, I got a two-pack on Amazon for $98
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That's Great !!!
I know I have run them for 3 yrs ( not the same tire) and like them a lot.
Lite, fast, durable.....ride nice !!
I use Michelin Ultra-Lite tubes and like that combo.
I'm running 90 psi rear 80 psi front
I know I have run them for 3 yrs ( not the same tire) and like them a lot.
Lite, fast, durable.....ride nice !!
I use Michelin Ultra-Lite tubes and like that combo.
I'm running 90 psi rear 80 psi front
07-28-17, 10:28 AM
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These arrived today, so I put them on. They went on a lot easier than the 28mm Stradas. I pumped them up to 80 psi and my caliper measures them at 32 or 33 mm; my Clement XPLOR USH, nominally 35mm, measure at 34mm, so these guys are wide. Visually they look plumper than the 28mm Clements (which measure about that). This was good news to me, since I was torn between these and wider tires. But someone with a more restrictive frame geometry could be in for a surprise.
I took them out for a preliminary spin, and on my first 6 mile lap, which involves about 580 ft of climbing, I was 1.8 mph faster than on the Clements. (Absolute numbers are less impressive -- I am slow -- so I'm up to 12 mph on that lap). I took it easier on a second lap, but the advantage persisted. I think it is real.
FWIW, I got a two-pack on Amazon for $98
I took them out for a preliminary spin, and on my first 6 mile lap, which involves about 580 ft of climbing, I was 1.8 mph faster than on the Clements. (Absolute numbers are less impressive -- I am slow -- so I'm up to 12 mph on that lap). I took it easier on a second lap, but the advantage persisted. I think it is real.
FWIW, I got a two-pack on Amazon for $98
