Changing Tyres: What Benefit?

Colin.Watling
Colin.Watling Posts: 18
edited July 2009 in Commuting chat
Hello,

I ride a Carrera Subway Zero SS on my commute 8 miles each way. It still has the standard tyres on, they are: Innova 700 x 28c.

This does not scream a quality tyre to me, what benefit would i get from upgrading, what do I upgrade them too?

Cheers

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  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    Tyre upgrades can be for different aims i.e. puncture resistance or performance improvement. Typically a very puncture resistant tyre will be heavier whilst a performance tyre will roll more easily and grip better in the corners but being lighter may be more prone to punctures. Most people go for a puncture resistant tyre for commuting as it is less important to corner hard than to get to work clean and on time.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12633958 see what people say there.
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