More durable tyre than Conti GP4000S?
Been running the above tyres for the last 18 months/8000 miles but have had a number of punctures, the last one was due to a small nick in the sidewall on a new tyre (400 miles) causing the tube to "herniate" through the hole and blow out.
I realise that any tyre can be damaged by debris, but am thinking of fiting a more heavy duty/durable tyre for this autumn. Can anyone recommend something suitable, would like to stay with Continental as I do like the grip that they give, anyone tried the Ultra Gattor Skin?
Thanks
I realise that any tyre can be damaged by debris, but am thinking of fiting a more heavy duty/durable tyre for this autumn. Can anyone recommend something suitable, would like to stay with Continental as I do like the grip that they give, anyone tried the Ultra Gattor Skin?
Thanks
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I'd say if you managed to do 8K miles, stick to them... otherwise Gatorskins, cheaper but less performing.
TBH I have never managed 8 K miles in this country on any tyreleft the forum March 20230 -
the gp4000s rubber is very grippy, but as you've noticed the downside is it cuts easier
the gatorskins will be a bit tougher, but no tyre is puncture proof
sidewalls are always more vulnerable, conti also do the gator hardshell which has extra sidewall protection
note that both of these come in wire bead and 'folding' versions with a kevlar bead, the folding type are lighter and may be easier to fit
if you're using 23mm tyres, moving to 25mm (or even 28mm if your frame allows) will give lower wear, especially on the rear tyremy bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
Should have said that that's a total of 8000 miles using GP4000s tyres, probably gone through 4 tyres in that time.
I run the 23mm versions.0 -
I've been impressed with the Conti 4000s over the first 200 miles.
If you like the tyres then perhaps stick to the contis and get something else in the range?
GP 4-season?
If not the world is your oyster.. so many different tyres to choose from. I'll be putting some Giant PR2s or PR3s on for the winter as I got PR3s with the bike and they've impressed me.0 -
GP4 seaons are more puncture resistant than the 4000s. I put 4000s on my bike for the first time as everyone who has bought them of me keeps on telling me how good they are and I am impressed. Took corners at speeds I couldnot have done with Gatorskins. So even if they puncture more often I will use them. When it's really bad I will simply fit 4 seasons.http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0
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8k from a set of tyres on UK roads is pretty good. Do you use latex inner tubes, because they do reduce the frequency of punctures quite considerably ? Also improves rolling resistance and ride to the extent that my GP4000s coupled with 25mm rear and 23mm front feel like tubs and I can pump them up really hard without loosing any comfort.
Fix a hernia problem with a puncture repair patch on the inside of the tyre. Glues easy. Use lots of chalk. You will not enjoy the ride so much if you downgrade. I got my pair for £52.00 at Ribble or Wiggle (can't remember) as one of them do deals on a pair. Good value I think.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
£52 for a pair means they are selling at near trade price.http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0
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Wiggle regularly do the 4 seasons as a pair for £63 including tubes0
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Yeah GP4seasons work well, Schwalbe Ultremo DD's are good to (in terms of puncture resistance) but do cut up a lot - thing is any tyre that offers decent grip will have a soft compound tread and therefore cut-up. I'd rather a tyre that cuts-up and grips than one that's cut-resistant but like riding a greased camel.0
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schwalbe durano0
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exlaser wrote:lef wrote:schwalbe durano
or durano plus if you really want to be safe and puncture free.
but they are a little heavy and give a 'dead' feel. i still love them, because i hate punctures!
I have had 2 sets of these and DO NOT recommend them.
The first set had a tyre wall cracking issue within a few hundred miles so were replaced FOC by Schwalbe. The second set (and still my current tyres) have developed an annoying thread/unravelling of the side wall strands, which results in cotton like long lengths of stuff hanging off the tyre where it meet the wheel rim. This started to occur after about 1000 miles.
No punctures though.
I have just bought some 4000s with chilli compound so hope to have many trouble free miles.Yellow is the new Black.0 -
smidsy wrote:The first set had a tyre wall cracking issue within a few hundred miles so were replaced FOC by Schwalbe. The second set (and still my current tyres) have developed an annoying thread/unravelling of the side wall strands, which results in cotton like long lengths of stuff hanging off the tyre where it meet the wheel rim. This started to occur after about 1000 miles.
Have you given any consideration to cutting the thread off?
I use Durano S for year round use. The lightest type of Durano and still good puncture resistance - I suspect more feel than Durano Plus though I've not tried those. Standard Duranos are good too. Much recommended.Faster than a tent.......0 -
My Contis also produced some stray threads around the sidewalls, but I just trimmed them off neatly rather than pulling and unravelling them.0
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Mine are in fact Durano S and yes I do cut it off but it keeps on coming - not good , so in the bin they will be going.Yellow is the new Black.0
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smidsy wrote:Mine are in fact Durano S and yes I do cut it off but it keeps on coming - not good , so in the bin they will be going.
Contact adhesive on the loose end? Of course, if you just like throwing stuff away........ I can't bear to bin serviceable things. If everyone who said they'd binned some brand new Cruds because they couldn't get them to fit in five minutes sent them to me I'd be able to open a Crud shop!Faster than a tent.......0 -
Yes but it is literally like pulling the loose end of a knitted sweater in the cartoons - it just unravels and unravels.
Counted 15 individual stringy bits last time I cut the loose stuff off. So whilst I accept your distain for throwing away servicable things - I do not consider them servicable at all, rather unnerving and totally sub standard.
I also have Continental Gator Hardshells on the winter wheels which are 3 years old and done many more miles without a trace of issue.Yellow is the new Black.0 -
smidsy wrote:I also have Continental Gator Hardshells on the winter wheels which are 3 years old and done many more miles without a trace of issue.
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