Folding tyres or not?

canada16

Hey

I didnt even think when buying my first pair of tyres, is it best to have folding tyres or normal tyres?

I know one is lighter but any other problems or anything.

Thanks guys.

Andy B

folding generally are lighter & have a higher TPI (threads per inch) making them more supple

.blitz

Folding tyres are really easy to get on and off and since the tyre represents over a third of an average wheel's weight they are one of the most effective ways of reducing weight.

canada16

So it all is good then.

Why to they sell the other tyres if folding are so good?

Can anyone recomend a good XC and commute tyre, if there is such a thing, was looking at the panaracer fire xc pro.

Going to afan on saturday. the wall.

batch78

Fire XC Pro front, Conti Speedking rear for me, my commute is short though.

Any more than 5/6 miles each way, or boggy deep mud on your XC routes and I'd advise getting two sets of tyres.

canada16

Hey

No more than 5/6 miles for me, but would like matching tyres.

Im a bit vain like that.

Thanks

BlackSpur

canada16 wrote:

So it all is good then.

Why to they sell the other tyres if folding are so good?

Wire bead is cheaper.

canada16

Yeh I noticed they were cheaper as well, but they felt quite stiff.

johnsav

im using fire xc pros front and back at the minute, the folding type i mean.

Cant be bothered putting my road tyres back on so ive been using them this week for my commute to work. They have been OK - definitely not as bad as id thought. Not as fast as my semi's though.
They are lighter though and i can definitely feel the difference in response.

Andy B

canada16 wrote:

Yeh I noticed they were cheaper as well, but they felt quite stiff.

Andy_B wrote:

folding generally are lighter & have a higher TPI (threads per inch) making them more supple

BorisSpencer

If you can't be bothered changing tyres, at least pump them up to the maximum recomended pressure for road use.

canada16

Going to go out tommorow and get some tyres.

Might have a look at the fire xc's or maybe get something else, not sure.

The XC pros do seem quite nobbly for road use, but hey you are never going to get both of worlds.