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kenji51590 08-10-09 11:43 AM

suggested type of tires?
 
I was wondering if there's a certain type that's better for its buck than others in the 0-100 range

also with tubes was wondering if any certain brand is better than others or they're all the same

late 08-10-09 11:44 AM

Better for what???

Whatcha got for a bike, what sorts of riding do ya do, how much do ya weigh?

And how big a tire can you git in there?

If it's the R330 you mention in your sig line, it looks like you are stuck with skinny. Pity.
I like the Vredstein Fortezza 25c if nothing larger will fit.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...5_10000_201490

kenji51590 08-10-09 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by late (Post 9456580)
Better for what???

Whatcha got for a bike, what sorts of riding do ya do, how much do ya weigh?

And how big a tire can you git in there?

sorry left out a lot of info there.. I have this http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_45501 a beginner road bike and I currently do 5-10 mile short rides daily once my friends decide on a group ride then we'll be doing 20+ and im a featherweight 125 lbs. Prob doesn't matter for my weight does it?

Ted Danson 08-10-09 11:55 AM

Michelin pro 3.
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late 08-10-09 11:55 AM

I'd still suggest the 25c Fortezza, it's a sweet riding tire. You could run the pressure at 80-90 psi and they should have a very sweet ride.

No matter what tire you get, you simply don't need a lot of pressure. I mention that because we get a lot of kids. Kids like excitement, and high pressure bounces them around and they like that. They think it's faster, but with a tire rock hard, it spends a lot of time going up and down when it could have been moving forward. It would actually be slower.

clausen 08-10-09 11:58 AM

Ride what you have until they wear out. Than decide what you didn't like about them. Picking tires is all about durability vs ride/handling. I'm not hard on tires so I go toward the ride/handling side. You may need more durable tires then what I use.

kenji51590 08-10-09 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by late (Post 9456677)
I'd still suggest the 25c Fortezza, it's a sweet riding tire. You could run the pressure at 80-90 psi and they should have a very sweet ride.

No matter what tire you get, you simply don't need a lot of pressure. I mention that because we get a lot of kids. Kids like excitement, and high pressure bounces them around and they like that. They think it's faster, but with a tire rock hard, it spends a lot of time going up and down when it could have been moving forward. It would actually be slower.

shweet ill take a look at both tires n compare thx for input guys ^ ^

Dheorl 08-10-09 12:11 PM

I find the ones spelt tyre are generally better.

I tire of seeing tyre spelt wrong. :p

Yes I am English.

Georgebowen 08-10-09 12:13 PM

Vittoria Rubino Pro's. Just switched from Armadillos and they ride much nicer.

We'll see about wear and puncture resistance.

mrvrsick 08-10-09 09:41 PM

Ride what you have to the ground. If you really want to change them I suggest these two that I've used:
Or the obligatory Michelin P3R/Krylion

Tubes, I use both Conti and Michelin Ultra lights...


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