Bontrager Race-Lites - puncture resistance?

Hibbs
Hibbs Posts: 291
edited April 2010 in Road buying advice
I've swapped my 23mm Rubino training tyres for 25mm Bonts for a little more comfort. I've spent all winter on the Rubino's without a single flat, but yesterday I had 3 punctures on the rear wheel. Each time I checked the tyre and rim and all seemed fine, and each puncture was in a different place. Was I just unlucky or is there a problem with the puncture resistance of these tyres?

Thanks

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I think the name "Race-Lite" might perhaps give you a little clue, in comparison to say "Hard Case"?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Hibbs
    Hibbs Posts: 291
    Yeah, that's what I thought at first, but I bought them after reading that they were supposed to be good, strong tyres so I was wondering what other peoples' views (with experience of them) were. Besides, you know what marketing is like these days, "race lite" could simply mean they're road tyres.

    People always complaing that people don't use the search function and instead ask the same questions. I used the search function instead of repeating previous questions and end up with duds apparently.
  • bigricky
    bigricky Posts: 92
    had a set for 2 years only got one puncture, think you just maybe unlucky!
  • porker33
    porker33 Posts: 636
    I wouldn't like to tempt fate too much with the lack of punctures i have had,,,more than impressed with durability...no doubt ruined that on my next ride!
  • Hibbs
    Hibbs Posts: 291
    Thanks Ricky, Porker. I'll leave them for now then and see how I get on.

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