New Race/ Training Tyres

keogh777

Just got my new Dura Ace 7850 CL wheels from CRC. I dont plan on using them till the new year. But once the winter is over i will use them for racing, sportives and everyday training.

Just wondering what peoples opinion are on the best tyres for this kind of usage are. I was looking at Conti GP4000S, the Attack/ Force combi or the Schwalbe Ultremo, the slick compound of the Schwalbe Ultremo puts me off though considering the amount of rain we get here.

Any suggestions

blorg

Tread does absolutely nothing for wet grip, indeed a slick tyre will have marginally better grip all things being equal (which they will not be.) Both Schwalbe Ultremos and Conti GP4000S are good tyres but I would give the edge to the Ultremos. I'd still be a bit wary of them though with the recall so GP4000S might get the edge.

Ryaner

Picked up 2 GP4000S tyres the other day but yet to use them. They def feel sticky compared to the other tyres I've got (Kenda and Gatorskins) and I'd say they'd wear quicker, but should be better in the corners.

furiousox

Just went out on my new conti 4000s for the first time today.
l must say l was impressed with them, slick and grippy on a damp road.
l found they spun quicker with less resistance than my old stock michelins.
l also thought the bike was more responsive and "pointy" when steering but maybe l'm imagining that bit!

72hundred

Conti GP4000S are what use and I like a lot. Not too expensive either.

poochiem

72hundred wrote: »

Conti GP4000S are what use and I like a lot. Not too expensive either.

not too expensive?

furiousox

poochiem wrote: »

not too expensive?

hmmm, debatable.
they're 38 euro each on crc



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18796

blorg

furiousox wrote: »

Just went out on my new conti 4000s for the first time today.
l must say l was impressed with them, slick and grippy on a damp road.
l found they spun quicker with less resistance than my old stock michelins.
l also thought the bike was more responsive and "pointy" when steering but maybe l'm imagining that bit!

Not necessarily imagining, good tyres make a phenomenal difference to a bike.

ten speed racer

furiousox wrote: »

hmmm, debatable.
they're 38 euro each on crc



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18796

They're a good bit cheaper at Total Cycling.

Ryaner

furiousox wrote: »

hmmm, debatable.
they're 38 euro each on crc

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18796

Cheapest around is http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=5032;pid=35;group=31;menuid1=4;menuid2=22 if you are buying other stuff. Their shipping is 10Euro to Ireland. Tyres are 27.90

Otherwise, http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/road-bike-tyres/continental-4000s-tyres.html have them for 30Euro + 5 shipping.

crashoveroid

I have used the vredestein Fortezza its a bullet proof tyre i have had a set on for a whole season and only one flat and they run great as well and handle well in the wet.

papac

I'd say they'd wear quicker, but should be better in the corners.

Slick tyres will always present a tradeoff between grip and longevity. I always go for the grippiest softest tyre. Works out more expensive but I consider this a good investment. A broken collarbone is a lot more costly than a soft compound tyre.:)

GP4000s are a great tyre imo.

ryan_sherlock

Tried a bunch of different tires and for the last 2.5 years have stuck to Conti GP4000s tires. Light, great durability and good grip.

I hear lots of good things about the Schwalbes too but I have not used them enought to have a proper opinion.