Tyres!!!

sarim67
sarim67 Posts: 29
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
Any advice for the best 25mm training tyre? With good road feel!

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  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    michelin krylion.
  • sarim67
    sarim67 Posts: 29
    ok, krylion seems nice, any experience with the conti 4 season grand prix?
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    sarim67 wrote:
    ok, krylion seems nice, any experience with the conti 4 season grand prix?

    I have not tried the Krylion to compare but I just got a set of the 4 Seasons.

    First impressions:- Hard wearing with plenty of grip and decent rolling. No "unfortunate incidents" as expected and the main reason for buying.

    Ride comfort is another issue although it may be a bit unfair as my previous set were Vittoria Paves. The comfort is nowhere near as nice and I have dropped the pressure from 120psi to around 100.

    For my next set I will probably be looking for something between the 4 Seasons and the Paves.
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    You can't go wrong with kyrlion carbons quite honestly. The ideal training tyre.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    sarim67 wrote:
    ok, krylion seems nice, any experience with the conti 4 season grand prix?

    GP 4 season is a good, reliable tyre (so ideal for winter riding) but not very lively. Vittoria's Rubino Pro is an excellent training tyre, with good protection and a lot more 'zing' than the Conti....

    I'm also a big fan of Conti's Grand Prix tyre in 24mm - I have these on a set of training wheels at the moment and they're well worth a look..
  • sarim67
    sarim67 Posts: 29
    I have used the cheapest vittoria zaffiro 23mm tyres on my training wheels the last year, no punctures, but they are very heavy..and i think 25 mm will be a little more comfortable..and better tyres will have more road feel also ofcourse, so maybe krylion 25mm will be a excellent choice?
    my weight is 100kg..so i think 25 mm will be more comfortable for my weight..
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    sarim67 wrote:
    I have used the cheapest vittoria zaffiro 23mm tyres on my training wheels the last year, no punctures, but they are very heavy..and i think 25 mm will be a little more comfortable..

    I'm not sure if you understood my post. Rubino Pros are not Zaffiros - they are folding bead (light) and are available in 25mm.
  • PeterBL
    PeterBL Posts: 209
    softlad wrote:
    I'm also a big fan of Conti's Grand Prix tyre in 24mm - I have these on a set of training wheels at the moment and they're well worth a look..

    Could you elaborate a little? They seem to be something inbetween GP4000S and Gatorskin. How do they compare to Rubino Pro and the GP4S? Both in terms of durability, ride and punctures.

    The Grand Prix 2009 seems like a very nice tyre (black chili) and can be had quite cheaply to, but I don't see many reviews/comments.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    PeterBL wrote:
    softlad wrote:
    I'm also a big fan of Conti's Grand Prix tyre in 24mm - I have these on a set of training wheels at the moment and they're well worth a look..

    Could you elaborate a little? They seem to be something inbetween GP4000S and Gatorskin. How do they compare to Rubino Pro and the GP4S? Both in terms of durability, ride and punctures.

    The Grand Prix 2009 seems like a very nice tyre (black chili) and can be had quite cheaply to, but I don't see many reviews/comments.

    I like them - probably slightly quicker than Rubinos and they are holding up very well. Can't comment on how they compare in terms of puncture resistance, because I haven't punctured on either.. ;)
  • PeterBL
    PeterBL Posts: 209
    Thanks a lot. I will probably try them sometime. £13 for the 24mm folding in Germany. Not bad!
  • sarim67
    sarim67 Posts: 29
    yeah..maybe try contis gp 24mm, seems like a safe bet, any diference betven wire and folding?
  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    If you've got money to spaff Vitoria Open-Pave CGs. They're only 24mm but I think they're great. Running 'em on both bikes since last year and love them.
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • ademort
    ademort Posts: 1,924
    rake wrote:
    michelin krylion.
    +1 for the Krylions. Excellent all round tyre and very durable, plenty of Kms on these.
    Ademort
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  • PeterBL
    PeterBL Posts: 209
    sarim67 wrote:
    yeah..maybe try contis gp 24mm, seems like a safe bet, any diference betven wire and folding?

    Once they're mounted, mostly weight. When they are not mounted, it's easier to carry a folding spare.
  • sarim67
    sarim67 Posts: 29
    I bought the continental gp 24mm, got a nice deal on them!! not sure if its wire or folding?:) but they seems light..ligther than the zafiros.....

    looking forward to try them out...., the Zaffiros are still going strong, no punctures for 1 and 1/2 year:)

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