New tyres?

garnett
garnett Posts: 196
edited July 2007 in Workshop
Hi there,

I'm taking part in my first triathlon in 2 weeks.

My bike is a year old. I still have the same tyres it came with. I haven't had a you-know-what in that time.

I've covered a lot of miles.

My question: should I replace the innertubes and tyres before my race?

Basically I'm wondering if my old tyres will be less speedy than a new pair.

Thanks for any help.

Comments

  • Uranus
    Uranus Posts: 887
    on the inner tubes: if they ain't broke don't fix them

    on the tyres - the miles you will have covered will have worn the covers down, and made them a bit thinner. New tyres will have slightly better puncture resistance, but I do mean slightly unless they are worn nearly to the carcass.

    Will new tyres be faster? I can tell a fair difference between my "race" tyres and my training ones, certainly relevant to a contest, but it's because they are much more expensive and fragile ones, not because they are newer
  • Mr P
    Mr P Posts: 548
    If you need to ask, the tyres aren't worn too much so I'd leave well alone and change after the event. (Tubes will be ok)
    It's only 25 miles I presume, and if it's London, the course will be reasonably clean.
    As for "faster" - new tyres wouldn't noticeably improve your performance.

    Having said all that, if it's a mental boost you want, go ahead and get yourself some new rubber! :wink:
  • garnett
    garnett Posts: 196
    Thanks guys.

    Reckon you're both right. Gonna leave "as-is".

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