New wheels for X-mas, what tyres?

DonDaddyD
DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
edited November 2008 in Commuting chat
A new set of wheels have found their way on my x-mas list this year:

Fulcrum Racing 7's

But what tyres should I get?

I've got Continental GP4000s on my stock SCR3 wheels and think their fantastic. I plan to commute with the Fulcrum's in most likely all weather but am looking for something with better rolling resistance than the GP4000s. - I don't know why just facy it.
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Schwalbe Ultremos. A1 tyre.
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  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Michelin Pro Race 3's
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Well the GP4000s are pretty damn good. But for a seriously good tire go for the GP4000S black chilli. Stonkingly good and far less puncture prone than the Michelin. Also a doddle to fit to Fulcrum wheels.
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Michelin Pro 3's? Although I think that the GP4000's are perfectly good.

    Watch the plastic skewer levers on the Fulcrums - they seem to have a habit of unclipping.
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    jashburnham wrote:
    Well the GP4000s are pretty damn good. But for a seriously good tire go for the GP4000S black chilli. Stonkingly good and far less puncture prone than the Michelin. Also a doddle to fit to Fulcrum wheels.

    Must be honest I have bought black chilli's for the first time instead of the usual Pro Race's, but niot had chance to try them out yet. Bike's now built though so will give them a good try out at the weekend.

    They are VERY easy to get on and off the rim though (on Kysrium Eilte's anyway).
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Littigator
    Littigator Posts: 1,262
    Mich Pro 3s...unarguably the best tyre available for rolling resistance, cornering and grip and the 3s have resolved any riding in the wet issues the 2s had...only weak spot and it's minor is the puncture resistance but they do have added protection
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Littigator wrote:
    Mich Pro 3s...unarguably the best tyre available for rolling resistance, cornering and grip and the 3s have resolved any riding in the wet issues the 2s had...only weak spot and it's minor is the puncture resistance but they do have added protection

    +1.

    If you're worried about punctures, buy a couple of spares :wink:
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Thanks all!
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Michelin Krylion Carbons are worth a look (although they tend to cut up a bit) and Conti Gatorskins are great.
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