Campy Tire Fit???
03-25-07, 05:14 AM
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Campy Tire Fit???
I've got a new pair of Campy Zonda wheels. I love the ride. I hated the aggravation of getting the tires on - especially in comparison to the ease of getting them on and off my old OP wheels.
I do need new tires. I'm considering the Conti Attack/Force (though I have to admit to hating the decals ...and that that matters) Question is are there tires known to be better fit for Campy wheels?
I do need new tires. I'm considering the Conti Attack/Force (though I have to admit to hating the decals ...and that that matters) Question is are there tires known to be better fit for Campy wheels?
03-25-07, 05:45 AM
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I don't know if there are tires know to fit better than others but I DO know FOR SURE that the Attack Force combo isknow to be a b!tch to mount on Campy wheels. One thoungt for you is to first mount them on another wheel and inflate them for a few days...just like you would a tubular to stretch them out...then mount them on the Campy wheels...it will be much easier.
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03-25-07, 05:59 AM
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+1 to the mounting on different wheels for a while. Especially if you have those Mavic Open Pros still around which are a dream to mount wheels to in comparison. My Fulcrum 5's (made by Campagnolo) were a complete nightmare to mount my Rubino Pros to the first time around. Put the tires on my Open Pro wheels for a week, put 50mi on them, and then tried again. Still much harder than the Mavics, but they went on with some effort.
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I just bought a set of Zondas and mounted a set of new Vittoria open corsas on them. They went on easy, tool free in fact.
03-25-07, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
I don't know if there are tires know to fit better than others but I DO know FOR SURE that the Attack Force combo isknow to be a b!tch to mount on Campy wheels. One thoungt for you is to first mount them on another wheel and inflate them for a few days...just like you would a tubular to stretch them out...then mount them on the Campy wheels...it will be much easier.
The larger rear wheel is a real pain!
03-25-07, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Dead Extra #2
I just bought a set of Zondas and mounted a set of new Vittoria open corsas on them. They went on easy, tool free in fact.
03-25-07, 10:40 AM
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Nope...Vittoria Open Corsa CX is the way to go IMO. Clincher version of their great tubular tire...very supple and has kevlar beads. https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y1062
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i have some open corsa cx's due here tomorrow. i've always been a prorace2 fan (btw they mount easy enough on my zondas) but the open corsas sound like the only clincher that can compete with the pr2, AND they come in pimpin white.
03-25-07, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
i have some open corsa cx's due here tomorrow. i've always been a prorace2 fan (btw they mount easy enough on my zondas) but the open corsas sound like the only clincher that can compete with the pr2, AND they come in pimpin white.
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03-25-07, 11:58 AM
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+1 on open corsa cx + campy zonda. i have pr2s on other bikes. both are great. and i've had little trouble getting them on the zondas.
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I just changed a flat on my Eurus wheel...Vredestein Fortezza...I needed tool to remove the tire but not to put back on.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
To give you a warning though they are a bit more puncture prone than the PR2.
I think I'm sold on the Open Corsa cx's for the stated ease of changing them with the Zonda's. Again, though aren't they wire beaded? I'd always had a hard time getting Vittoria Rubinos on because of the wire bead.
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I have many pairs of Continental tires that I just don't run on my Campy rims because they fit too tight. I can get them on, but I really don't want the struggle should I flat on the road, and my club is waiting for me.
Michelins PR2's, Vittoria's and Stelvio's all mount easily on the Campy Eurus in comparison.
Michelins PR2's, Vittoria's and Stelvio's all mount easily on the Campy Eurus in comparison.
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
i have some open corsa cx's due here tomorrow. i've always been a prorace2 fan (btw they mount easy enough on my zondas) but the open corsas sound like the only clincher that can compete with the pr2, AND they come in pimpin white.
Straight pimpin yo:
