maybe you should try Schwalbe Marathon tyres, apparently they are very good at 'not' getting punctures, i've never used them myself but lots of people say they are the best commuting tyres. see link below
When riding forever giving a chamois glove over the tyre to stop any grit etc penetrating tyre and remember having a flexible metal curved rod which was rubbing slightly on tyre bolted on the the brake bolt to catch any flint on tyre.
slannmage
6 Dec 15#21
Every tyre I've tried gets a puncture within a week, I've spent loads on them and I'm bored of it. The roads around here are terrible, I'm constantly going over sharp stones and nothing seems to hold up to it.
profet
6 Dec 151#20
I have rubinos on one bike and zaffiros on another. I've never had a picture or lost grip and I commute everyday and in all weather.
I'm all for buying quality, but I think the really expensive tyres are just marketing hype.
slannmage
6 Dec 15#13
Is it just me that struggles to get a good tyre that doesn't puncture?
Humbie999 to slannmage
6 Dec 15#14
Try a pair of continental GP 4season - not cheap at about £50 a pair but my I've managed 4.5k miles of commuting on typical
Afzal to slannmage
6 Dec 15#17
Go for gatorskin hardshell
chrisbass to slannmage
6 Dec 15#18
I use Michelin pro4 endurance, thousands of care free miles
PingusDog to slannmage
6 Dec 151#19
Conti Gatorskin/hardshell if you don't want to puncture but are willing to sacrifice grip.
If you want a good level of grip and don't mind the odd puncture here and there (talking 1 puncture in thousands of miles) then Conti 4 Seasons, Michelin Pro4 Endurance or Schwalbe Durano are all great tyres.
More grip, less puncture protection and weight - Michelin Pro4 SC, Conti GP4000s (I'd still say you're unlucky if you get more than one puncture for every 1000 miles with these even in winter).
If you buy cheap tyres like these Conti Ultrasports, Vittoria Zaffiro/Rubino and Michelin Lugano then you probably will puncture a lot, or the tyres will have such awful grip that you won't want to use them. I've never understood why people skimp on tyres, they're your only contact point with the road and last for thousands of miles so it's not a regular expenditure.
haggisheid
6 Dec 15#16
Thanks, might just stick with the wider tyres for now then.
Humbie999
6 Dec 15#15
Sadly I expect he is
haggisheid
6 Dec 15#10
Would this be ok for a trek hybrid 7.3fx? Have 35mm on at the moment.
Besford to haggisheid
6 Dec 15#12
Almost certainly - yes. Just check they are 700 x 35. May need new tubes though. Be aware that 23, or even 25 (both quoted so unclear which it is) are VERY narrow for your type of bike. The really are aimed at 'road' (aka 'racing') bikes. I have 28mm on a flat bar Specialized hybrid/fitness bike similar to yours and really wouldn't want to go narrower.
mline1
6 Dec 151#11
I really hope you aren't being serious....
kentos1978
6 Dec 15#9
No, different diameter. 700cc wheels only.
smelladeal
6 Dec 15#8
Will these fit mountain bike wheels, for road use? Serious question.
delboyd
6 Dec 15#4
Will these fit a Ford Fiesta?
Humbie999 to delboyd
6 Dec 152#5
Yes
jnm21 to delboyd
6 Dec 15#7
No, despite the funny [beep] answer you got - seems that these are bike tyres (pedal bike). Might be nice to include that in the title (let alone the description).
Humbie999
6 Dec 15#6
Great find thanks - pair of spare Conti's for £14 delivered - heat added.
rodman
5 Dec 15#3
One says - Tyre Width 25mm
The other - 700x23c
Which one is right?
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I'm all for buying quality, but I think the really expensive tyres are just marketing hype.
If you want a good level of grip and don't mind the odd puncture here and there (talking 1 puncture in thousands of miles) then Conti 4 Seasons, Michelin Pro4 Endurance or Schwalbe Durano are all great tyres.
More grip, less puncture protection and weight - Michelin Pro4 SC, Conti GP4000s (I'd still say you're unlucky if you get more than one puncture for every 1000 miles with these even in winter).
If you buy cheap tyres like these Conti Ultrasports, Vittoria Zaffiro/Rubino and Michelin Lugano then you probably will puncture a lot, or the tyres will have such awful grip that you won't want to use them. I've never understood why people skimp on tyres, they're your only contact point with the road and last for thousands of miles so it's not a regular expenditure.
The other - 700x23c
Which one is right?
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