What tyres to buy????

pratley

Hi peeps, i want to replace the standard tyres on my Specialized Allez but am unsure what tyres to buy?

I use the bike to commute to work every day, not many miles and also use it for sunday rides, but also looking to join a club in the summer so not sure what sort of tyre to use?

I looked at Michelin Pro Race 3, but think maybe these are a little over kill for the daily commute?

Any help/ advice would be much appreciated.

Pseudonym

there are as many answers as there are tyres - but Vittoria Rubino Pros would be a good choice to start with..

mrbrightside

Michelin Lithion 2's, nearly as light as the pro race (220g), have a sporty feel and also puncture protection belt.

£14 or £13 a tyre...

northpole

My suggestion would be to try out Michelin Krylion or Continental GP 4 Seasons for this time of year. Mich Pro 3's will cut up far too easily, unless you happen to be very light and ride on very clean roads - by all means get them when summer arrives, but for commuting at this time of year, I'd say no.

Peter

pratley

thanks for the advice il give them all a look, the Lithion 2's are a good price and the roads i use to commute are pretty bad.

maddog 2

northpole wrote:

My suggestion would be to try out Michelin Krylion or Continental GP 4 Seasons for this time of year.

+1

Don't go cheap on tyres. False economy IMO. The GP4Seasons are excellent tyres, as are the cheaper Krylions. Go for either in 25mm and you'll be fine.

rake

contimental pave carbon 2.

Slack

Krylion all the way - no signs of wear after several hundred winter miles and hours on the turbo! And no punctures. They also roll quite well.

Bazzowmb

I'd also recommend the Michelin Krylions - a great tyre, especially for this time of year.

Going off on a slight tangent has anyone got any experience in comparing the Michelin with the Continental GP4000S?

I normally run the Michelin's throughtout the entire year but am considering changing for the spring/summer. The Conti seems to get great reveiws but i'm wondering if i will notice any difference apart from less puncture resistance!

Any views welcome.

craker

I've commuted on Kyrlions for the past few years - decent puncture protection nice and fast but they only last 3500 miles or so on the rear.

I've recently swapped them out for some Conti Gatorskins I bought yonks ago that seem to go on and on. They've had excellent puncture resistance and there's no flat spot in the tread yet. The compound feels much harder than the Kyrlions and I suspect the grip and speed aren't so good. For a commuting bike I'd go with the Contis, on my best bike I've got Kyrlions. You pays your money ...

ilm_zero7

its all very well saying a tyre will last and last, but I'd rather have more grip and stay upright - hence GP 4000s!

Bobbinogs

Bazzowmb wrote:

Going off on a slight tangent has anyone got any experience in comparing the Michelin with the Continental GP4000S?

Yepp, I run the Krylions and GP4000s. The Krylions are definitely more of a training tyre IMO because they are very durable (as in last for ever), good grip in all weathers, great puncture protection (IME) and give an OK roll/feel. They are not too expensive either. I have also used them for sportives, etc., so if you only want one pair of tyres then these could be it...but they just don't feel special.

The GP4000s's on the other hand are the tyres that always put a smile on my face. They are quick and have a lovely feel when riding. Grip is very good in all conditions, puncture resistance is OK (but not great) and they can cut up (due to a soft compound). Wear is OK but not a patch on the Krylions. The GPs also cost quite a bit more.

Unfortunately, with tyres there are lots of options/prices and uses and the p* fairy can significantly influence one's view whether it is fair/representative or not.

Bazzowmb

Cheers Bobbinogs - that's a good comparison.

Sounds like it might be worth splashing out to experience that special feeling in the summer.

Bobbinogs wrote:

Bazzowmb wrote:

Going off on a slight tangent has anyone got any experience in comparing the Michelin with the Continental GP4000S?

Yepp, I run the Krylions and GP4000s. The Krylions are definitely more of a training tyre IMO because they are very durable (as in last for ever), good grip in all weathers, great puncture protection (IME) and give an OK roll/feel. They are not too expensive either. I have also used them for sportives, etc., so if you only want one pair of tyres then these could be it...but they just don't feel special.

The GP4000s's on the other hand are the tyres that always put a smile on my face. They are quick and have a lovely feel when riding. Grip is very good in all conditions, puncture resistance is OK (but not great) and they can cut up (due to a soft compound). Wear is OK but not a patch on the Krylions. The GPs also cost quite a bit more.

Unfortunately, with tyres there are lots of options/prices and uses and the p* fairy can significantly influence one's view whether it is fair/representative or not.

dawebbo

GP4000s are great for grip and performance. I'm currently using them on both my road bikes.

For commuting I compromise performance for reliability and use schwalbe marathon plus - which are slow as hell but virtually indestructable.

pratley

Thanks for all the help, think il go with the Krylions as the roads i use to get to work are very rough and when funds allow to upgrade my wheels i can buy the GP4000 and just swap the wheels when it comes to weekend rides

sexysi

MrBrightside wrote:

Michelin Lithion 2's, nearly as light as the pro race (220g), have a sporty feel and also puncture protection belt.

£14 or £13 a tyre...

Agree with this, number 1 commuter bike run Pro race on front, Mich lithion 2 on the back, next commuter runs on Lithions front and rear. My commute is 30 miles a day round trip, through London and country lanes, great tyres great price and look blingy as well.

What can I say

si