difference in tyres???

kopite1979
kopite1979 Posts: 443
edited September 2009 in MTB beginners
whats the difference between folding tyres and ordinary ones? also, what are the benefits of folding tyres?
It`s changed a bit since...
2010 Zesty 314

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Folding tyres have kevlar beads and are lighter. They arw worth the extra.

    Some models may have better rubber compounds and casings too.
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  • gaff_taff
    gaff_taff Posts: 346
    Well folding tyres are foldable and normal ones arnt, Folding tyres are usually lighter than normal ones. You can also take spare tyres on a ride if there folding if thats what you want to do.

    EDIT: SS got in before me :roll:

    I will let an expert take over now :)
  • kopite1979
    kopite1979 Posts: 443
    any strength issues with folding tyres?
    It`s changed a bit since...
    2010 Zesty 314
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Not really, some folding tyres do have thinner sidewalls (Nobby Nic & Racing Ralph for example) but if you get the right tyres for your trails & riding style then you should have no problems
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  • kopite1979
    kopite1979 Posts: 443
    thanks lads :D
    It`s changed a bit since...
    2010 Zesty 314
  • gaff_taff
    gaff_taff Posts: 346
    Just been out for my first ride with a speed king on the back that is the folding version.No punctures and i was riding throught bridle ways with thorn bushes etc.
    I can't see any strength issues apart from the one andy b has mentioned. They are a little thin :lol:

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