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  • 02-10-2012 10:01pm
    #1
    digdeep
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭


    I got my first puncture on Sunday afternoon. I went to repair/replace the tube this evening. After inspecting the tyre i noticed it has a cut in it that goes right through. A tread is sticking out the outside of the tyre. The cut is about 3mm long.

    Do i need a new tyre? If so what ones would you recommend?

    I do about 100k a week on a road bike but hope to add to that in new year.
    Thanks


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    kingoffifa
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭kingoffifa


    panaracer ribmo.
    schwalbe durano.
    schwalbe marathons
    continental gatorskins.

    all tyres for commuting with a decent puncture protection systems. What type of bike have you? Is it a road bike?

    your tyre - i suppose you could try and glue it but your best bet it to replace it.


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    digdeep
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭digdeep


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    kingoffifa wrote: »
    panaracer ribmo.
    schwalbe durano.
    schwalbe marathons
    continental gatorskins.

    all tyres for commuting with a decent puncture protection systems. What type of bike have you? Is it a road bike?

    your tyre - i suppose you could try and glue it but your best bet it to replace it.

    I've a fugi newest 3.0 road bike
    I was looking at victoria. Any good?


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    Sean02
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭Sean02


    100k a week deserves the best as decribed. However as described in previous threas depends on your wheels regarding easy fitting and puncture repair.
    Good look. Dont understand why tyre manufactures dont have oversize for deep rims same as pesto long valves on inner tubes, or is it the LBS´s dont stock same?


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    digdeep
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭digdeep


    Just ordered 2 vittoria rubino tyres from crc.
    Anyone use these?
    They got good reviews on crc and seemed good value at €15 each.


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    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Panarace Pasela. Super tyre, light enough with decent puncture protection.


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    digdeep wrote: »
    Just ordered 2 vittoria rubino tyres from crc.
    Anyone use these?
    They got good reviews on crc and seemed good value at €15 each.

    Don't like them, I found they had very poor grip on wet roads (I was on 700x23's)


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    digdeep
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭digdeep


    Yeah looks like they will be going back (700x23c). What do you use for this time of year or for wet conditions? Thanks Lapierre


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    digdeep wrote: »
    Yeah looks like they will be going back (700x23c). What do you use for this time of year or for wet conditions? Thanks Lapierre

    I use Conti GP4000 all year round.


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    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,161 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    The Conti GP4000(s) is probably the best tyre available in terms of the compromise of grip, puncture resistance and weight. The cheapest you'll get them is about €27-28 each from Rose or Bike Discount (plus €8-9 shipping)

    BD are doing a very good deal on 24c folding version of the Grand Prix for €17. This has same levels of grip as GP4000s as it has same black chili compound, slightly worse (but still very good) puncture resistance and very slightly heavier.


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    Lusk Doyle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭Lusk Doyle


    I use Panasonic panaracer evos all year round. Fast, grippy even in the wet, good puncture resistant even with the slits that develop. Japanese. Love em. Hi-ya!


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    C3PO
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    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    BD are doing a very good deal on 24c folding version of the Grand Prix for €17. This has same levels of grip as GP4000s as it has same black chili compound, slightly worse (but still very good) puncture resistance and very slightly heavier.

    I use 24c Grand Prixs on the training bike and really like them! Thanks for the heads-up Paul, I'll be ordering a couple of pairs for "stock" at that price!


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    wendell borton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,336 ✭✭✭wendell borton


    digdeep wrote: »
    Just ordered 2 vittoria rubino tyres from crc.
    Anyone use these?
    They got good reviews on crc and seemed good value at €15 each.

    I've had then on the bike for over a year and have done the rok and rebel tour on them with no problems.


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    cassette50
    Registered Users Posts: 468 ✭✭cassette50


    C3PO wrote: »
    I use 24c Grand Prixs on the training bike and really like them! Thanks for the heads-up Paul, I'll be ordering a couple of pairs for "stock" at that price!

    Can these tyres take a 23c tube?


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    Unregistered.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Unregistered.


    Yes.


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    kk2012
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭kk2012


    i have 2 brand new Vittoria diamante pro radiale iii (700x24) still in the box if anyone wants them cheap


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    sy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭sy


    Paul Kiernan wrote: »
    The Conti GP4000(s) is probably the best tyre available in terms of the compromise of grip, puncture resistance and weight. The cheapest you'll get them is about €27-28 each from Rose or Bike Discount (plus €8-9 shipping)

    BD are doing a very good deal on 24c folding version of the Grand Prix for €17. This has same levels of grip as GP4000s as it has same black chili compound, slightly worse (but still very good) puncture resistance and very slightly heavier.
    Bought some (Grand Prix 24c) recently on Bike 24 for €14.99. Not often that you can beat Paul Kiernan on the best prices :)


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    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,161 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    sy wrote: »
    Bought some (Grand Prix 24c) recently on Bike 24 for €14.99. Not often that you can beat Paul Kiernan on the best prices :)
    Well, I'll be damned! Shame on me for missing that:o. That is a good deal though, shame about the tenner shipping:(.


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