I posted this before and didn't get much of response. I have a 2011 Vita Comp on hold for me (I checked w/ LBS about potential recall on fork. I was told that in an abundance of caution, Specialized stopped the sale of 2011 Vita/Sirrus. By end of week a decision will be made whether to leave it or switch the fork if it's a real issue.)

Anyway, I love the Vita Comp. But the tires bug me. I ride a mountain bike. I don't do heavy dirt but pretty much everything else. I consider myself a Ms. Magoo cyclist. I jump over curbs, run over large objects in the road, take some rocky trails and just like to go.

So, I'm thinking about switching the Vita tires for a wider tread & bulkier tire. LBS seemed more than happy to switch them out for me. I've read about puncture issues with the Vita/Sirrus tires.

Any ideas on what tire I should go for? LBS also pointed out that there's more room for a larger tire than on the standard road bike.

Your thoughts are appreciated! Thanks.

Tracey

Schwalbe do a series of Marathon tyres with different levels of protection and tread.
For high performance, the Supreme and Racer are good.
The racer is almost half the weight of the standard plain Marathon which I use for commuting and touring.

35mm Schwalbe Racing Ralphs....awesome!

LOL, Racing Ralph just a bit aggressive for street.

I do like the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme suggestion though. With tires, like most things in life, you often get what you pay for. In this case it would be one of the best touring tires made.

Around the same price is the Vittoria Randonneur Pro. I would suggest a reflective sidewall when you can get them... they tremendously improve your side visibility to cars.

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOUR ADVICE! It's very very helpful! Have a great week. Regards, Tracey

LOL. I happen to own both Ralphs and Marathons in 35mm...and according to the Schwalbe website (and I reckon they'd know a thing or two about both tires) the speed, in terms of rolling resistance and weight, is exactly the same on both tires...the marathons have better puncture resistance...

Those Racing Ralps or Marathon racers are obviously fantastic tyres, but also expensive.
In case you want a cheaper tyre that fits your requirements, get the Schwalbe CX Comp.
I bought mine for 8€ each on a sale and they have been fantastic for the last 2 years.
No flats whatsoever and very versatile. Fast on roads and quite able offroad, just don't use them in actual mud.

Schwalbe CX Compes... great ride, speed, and handling and in my experience... virtually bulletproof.

The folding version is lighter but even the wire bead model is very reasonable for weight.

I love these sammy slicks there ultra light foldable racing tyres and seem as fast on road "almost" as my ultremo's with a lot more comfort and no punctures yet. I've been using them the last 3 months and highly recommend them.

jbc, your brake callipers are missing

Nice tyres btw.

They are punture resistant ... but I wouldn't go as far as you as to actually fire bullets at them

12,000 km without a flat = bulletproof.

I really liked the Bontrager LT3 700c tires that came on my Trek but a lot of people complained of them being prone to flats so I opted for Michelin Pilot Tracker 700 X 35 with Protec flat protection. They are heavier (over 900 grams) but at 80psi they roll good on pavement

I have too many choices!! I was ready to go to my LBS on Saturday with the name of a better tire and sound pretty smart. Now I have to print out this thread & just be my regular self. Ho-hum. Thanks everybody. Tracey

When I got my Trek 720 tuned after years of disuse; it came back from the LBS with 700x45c on it. I am not happy with that as I do not run off road and the only real bumps are the what the normal wear and tear on any Kansas road is after a long winter and the state having little or no money to do road repair and what has been do is not the shoulder where I ride. Having said that I expect 700x35c's tomorrow. I also will be getting even thinner tires before doing any long event rides next spring and sumer like 28-32's.

SO I guess my answer is I know that on an old trek 45c's fit so . . ?