I’m sure someone has made a thread about this before, but I feel compelled to continue.
What kind of tires do you guys use?
i just bought a Maxxis Refuse and killed it off in about 50 miles.
I’ve had some good experiences with ever wears in the past.
They’ve lasted me a couple months, but i was wondering if there was something better.
i buy the continental road masters. i think thats what there called. there like 20 bucks and they’ll definitly last you longer than than 50 miles. i mash around that much in a day and im on my second rear tire in like 4 months.
I don’t skid, but the Vittoria Zaffiro tires I have on my fixed gear are holding up well after 600 miles and 6 months. I just put a set of Continental Grand Prix 4 Seasons on my geared bike and like them enough that I’d put them on the FG when the Zaffiros are worn out. Might even do it earlier since the 28c size is more than 100 grams lighter than the 25c Zafiros.
The Zaffiros are nice because you can get them for as little as $10 at Performance and they wear/ride well.
my gators are starting to go all “crusty” before i’ve even come close to wearing them out. done multiple tours on the same tyre, and whether that’s a good thing or not… i dunno.
Running a Michelin Krylion Carbon in the back right now. Before that I was running some serfas secas I got for free. They were okay too. My favorite has been Gatorskins though.
My two “fast” bikes have 23mm Michelin Krylion Carbons in the rear, and 23mm Michelin P3Rs in the front.
Another bike has 23mm Gatorskins front and back (for slightly more puncture resistance). Probably going to change this to 25mm conti 4 seasons.
My fendered ulitilty/commuter bike has 32mm Continental Top Contacts (expensive, but very very tough, long lasting).
I have 28mm Panaracer Pasela Tourgaurds on a brakeless fixie beater that I keep at my parents for when I visit. (These tires handle rough rural roads very well)
All are good tires, but perform differently and are chosen for the specific use of each bike.
For best results, use good tires, consider the size carefully, and don’t foolishly skid them to an early grave.