Tyre suggestions for best bike....?

Sammyw23
Sammyw23 Posts: 627
edited November 2010 in Road buying advice
Running Vittoria Rubino Pro on my winter bike which are awesome compared to the Zaffiro's which came with the bike.

Need to upgrade my best bike too as it also came with Zaffiro's and thinking of a step up from the Rubino's.

Diamante or Corsa any good? Or should I be looking at other brands (Michelin Pro Race 3)?
Cervelo P3
Bianchi Infinito
Cannondale CAAD10

Comments

  • Schwalbe Ultremo's/GP4000's/PR3's to get the ball rolling!!
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    I swear by GP4000S, especially after running Krylions for a few weeks and ending up with one puncture and one shredded rear, did thousands of miles on GP4000S without an issue.
  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,858
    There's been a trillion threads on this - everyone recommends the tyres that they use and like. All the ones mentioned above have their fans.

    Only extra dimension you should consider is where you live. Some areas have lots of flints and or thorns and people have lots of punctures. Other areas have neither and people have very few punctures.

    For instance, some people who ride elsewhere report Michelin Pro Race 3s puncture and cut up really quickly. I ride in Yorkshire Dales where the punctures are few (tempting fate like this will have repercussions I'm sure) and I find the same tyres last really well and roll superbly.

    I reckon all 'what tyre' threads should be answered locally. Where do you ride?
  • Sammyw23
    Sammyw23 Posts: 627
    North Essex - Chelmsford and surrounding areas.

    I am keen on something a bit snazzy but not if it means loads of punctures!
    Cervelo P3
    Bianchi Infinito
    Cannondale CAAD10
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Chelmsford is fine for riding, you don't need anything special but as already stated riders will recommend what they know and use.

    PR3s for me or for winter riding Michelin krylion carbons. Done a few winters in Essex with those and they've been fine.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Schwalbe Utremo R1
    Fortezza Tricomp
    Pro Race 3
    Conti Attack / Force or GP4000S
    Open Corsa Evo's

    All range topping type, soft and sticky race tyres in no particular order.
    All have their advocates, and all have their detractors. I'd be happy with any of them, but ride attack/force.
  • R.1 for summer

    DD for winter.
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