2 punctures means New Rear Tyre

Russ29

Hi
Yesterday I set out for a ride and managed to get a puncture in the rear tyre. No problem, spare innertube out, fitted and away again. 10 miles later, bang another one inthe rear.

I cleaned and checked the first time and there was nothing inside the rim or tyre before I replaced the first tube.

Any recommendations and what I can go for as a replacement tyre? The old one had a few cuts in it, and I dont want to take the risk of more punctures spoiling my fun. IU have heard that Gatorskins are the best way to go.

Thanks

Russ

redddraggon

Russ29 wrote:

I cleaned and checked the first time and there was nothing inside the rim or tyre before I replaced the first tube.

You probably got a pinch/snakebite puncture. No matter how puncture proof your tyre is, if the tyre isn't inflated enough, you'll pinch the tube between the rim and tyre.

Shadowduck

Russ29 wrote:

Yesterday I set out for a ride and managed to get a puncture in the rear tyre. No problem, spare innertube out, fitted and away again. 10 miles later, bang another one inthe rear.

I cleaned and checked the first time and there was nothing inside the rim or tyre before I replaced the first tube.

You don't mention what the tyres are, but assuming they were properly inflated and you didn't miss a piece of glass or something the tyres could be the problem. Or maybe you're riding too close in to the edge of the road, where the crud collects? Or maybe you're just unlucky!

The Tioga Komodos my hybrid came with were horrendous, at least one unplanned deflation a week on my commute - to put it in perspective I've only ever had one sub-optimal pressure scenario on that route where I wasn't on the Tiogas! *knocks on wood*

Russ29 wrote:

Any recommendations and what I can go for as a replacement tyre? The old one had a few cuts in it, and I dont want to take the risk of more punctures spoiling my fun. IU have heard that Gatorskins are the best way to go.

Never used Gatorskins but I've heard the wet weather grip isn't the best. I've been using 28mm Conti Sport Contacts and 23mm Schwalbe Blizzards for a while and not had any trouble at all *knocks on wood again*, but there may be better tyres out there.

normanp

I think there are a lot of variables - if you are a heavy rider or ride near the kerb or on rougher roads you will probably get more punctures so maybe should fit more bomb proof tyres eg the excellent but heavy schwalbe stelvio plus. Otherwise there is huge choice and much dispute about what works (for me it is gp4000 summer, stelvio plus or conti gp 4 season (less grip) winter - always folding tyres to be easy to fit)

cannyscott

i have tryed a few tyres .the gatorskins are good but didnt think they had much grip and were a little slidy .if you are looking for a all weather tyre i think the gp 4 seasons are great . but for a summer tyre i love the specialized mondo s works . in my oppinion they are the best tyre ive had. 1200 miles without a single puncture around the streets of london and are super gripy. hargrove cycles have them on sale at the moment for £20 a tyre which is £10 off. have just ordered anthor pair .these tyre are a little pricey but you do get what you pay for

kmahony

I've been puncture free since switching the rear on both bikes to a Schwalbe Stelvio Plus. They're noticably slower, but will do the job for winter.

Have Michelin Pro3 Race on order for the summer.

andrew_s

Russ29 wrote:

10 miles later, bang another one inthe rear.

A loud bang is generally a sign of the tube escaping from the casing, rather than of a puncture. It could have been one of...
a) the tube pinched between the rim and the tyre bead when refitting the tyre after the first puncture.
b) a loose fitting tyre not seated evenly second time round.
c) a sizeable cut in the tyre, longer than 1/4 inch, right through. You'd probably have spotted it before if that was the problem.
d) the hook on the rim cutting the bead away from the tyre. These cuts are quite difficult to spot unless you look for them.

Meds1962

I'd suggest vittoria rubino pros because they have given me high mileage with no punctures caused by anything making it through the casing. The only puncture I did have was my own fault for not checking they were correctly inflated. Also they are very good value for money.

I have used specialised armadillo slick tyres on my mountain bike with no punctures at all and would assume teir 700c tyres are equally good.

bahzob

I had 2 punctures in my winter bike rear tyre which was a gatorskin on a club run. Following this installed Schwalbe Marothon Plus and Slime inner tubes as a belt and braces approach. Go me through 3 months of cycling in all weathers and all conditions.

Added bonus is first ride out on summer bike (Vitorria Open Corsa Evo KX on this, very fast and pretty tough) it feels as if the tyres are filled with helium.

redddraggon

bahzob wrote:

it feels as if the tyres are filled with helium.

They went flat quickly?