Commuting Tyres - Recommendations please

jopari
jopari Posts: 84
edited March 2008 in Commuting chat
I have a commuter bike (Dawes Discovery 601) , but the tyres (Schwalbe Delta Cruiser) are starting to deteriorate, leading to punctures.

Any recommendations for a quick commuter tyre with a bit of tread that will last?

15-20 quid would be my budget.
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  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Everyone will say Schwalbe Marathon Plus!

    (Though I have the Spesh Nimbus Armadilloes, and they seem okay)
  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...Schwalbe Marathon Plus...
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • jopari
    jopari Posts: 84
    Thanks for the swift replies, but Marathon Plus are outside my price-range, and aren't they a bit heavy with the extra protection?
    If they don't slow me down, then I guess I could invest in some.
    Cannondale R800 - Dry
    Kona Honky Tonk - Wet
    '96 GT Outpost - Kids on back
    Genesis Core 120 - Mud
    Raleigh Pro Race - Shop
  • nickdugs
    nickdugs Posts: 1
    I do 20 miles daily (Dawes Tanami) and fitted 700c Continental Ultra GatorSkin tyres just after xmas having worn out the original Schwalbes. Not much tread - nearly a slick actually but seem to grip well in all weathers, bought from Parkers International for about £12 each.
  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    They ARE pretty heavy - that's the puncture protection! How useful the reflective strip is, is still open though! :D

    My sister is a mad touring type - she's currently off round Canada at the moment with the same Schwalbe M Plusses she rode on when she went from Seattle to San Francisco last year. She hasn't had a puncture in 3 years. :shock:
  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...Shwalbe Marathon Plus...


    ...really, really worth the extra...
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • SamWise72
    SamWise72 Posts: 453
    If the Marathon Plus is too much, I've found the regular Marathon's to be extremely durable too.
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Standard Marathons can be picked up on Ebay cheaply. I got a pair of 26" for £27 inc postage. One tyre in LBS is £20!
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • bornagainbiker
    bornagainbiker Posts: 127
    Panaracer PASELA in either standard or TG (tourguard)

    The TG is £15-18
  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    Well I'm gonna say Continental Sport Contact. 700 miles and only 1 puncture (which was a pinch flat). Plus if you get a puncture within the first year they'll give you a free inner tube. £20 each.
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  • johnnyc71
    johnnyc71 Posts: 178
    Continental Sport Contact - great commuting tyre. I also use the Top Contact (winter version). Both seem very durable.
  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...Schwalbe Marathon Plus... :wink:
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • richk
    richk Posts: 564
    Finally had it. Been getting a fl@ about every other day lately. Think it's time for a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus (MrsK thinks so too).
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Thought I had my first P with my M's today as the rear end sqirmed a little. Looked around when stopped at teh roadside and it was the edge of a draincover that gave the movement.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • BentMikey
    BentMikey Posts: 4,895
    My vote is for Conti GP4000s, I use these on the fixed wheel, and schwalbe stelvios on the recumbent. Not particularly resistant tyres at all, but they do handle and grip well.

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