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tyres... folding or wire?

  • 25-01-2012 01:17PM
    #1
    clod71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a new pair of tyres for my road bike.
    Considering I will NEVER bring a tyre with me, does it really bring any benefit buying a folding bead vs a wire bead

    The bike is mostly used for commuting and recreational errands during the weekend.

    on CRC I spotted these Vittoria Rubino (15 euro) or Vittoria Rubino Pro (25 euro)

    Are they any good?

    Thanks for any insight,
    clod


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  • #2
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,385 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    clod71 wrote: »
    I'm looking for a new pair of tyres for my road bike.
    Considering I will NEVER bring a tyre with me, does it really bring any benefit buying a folding bead vs a wire bead

    The bike is mostly used for commuting and recreational errands during the weekend.

    on CRC I spotted these Vittoria Rubino (15 euro) or Vittoria Rubino Pro (25 euro)

    Are they any good?

    Thanks for any insight,
    clod

    Folding tyre's are usually lighter. Possibly a consideration if you intend racing, but for commuting/errands, i'd buy the cheaper one.


  • #3
    Dermot Illogical
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,131 ✭✭✭Dermot Illogical


    Currently using Rubino Pro on one bike and I like them a lot. They roll along smoothly and don't seem to be as damage-prone as some others I've tried. I'll be going for the same again when it comes to replacement time.


  • #4
    clod71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭clod71


    Thanks guys... One says to go regular the other says to go pro...
    I'm still there trying to make up my mind hoping in the meantime the tyres don't go out of stock

    @07Lapierre: how much lighter? does that really have an impact on perf on the road when commuting? Any other downside to consider if I decide to go with wire?

    Re-Thanks


  • #5
    ashleey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭ashleey


    Wire can be harder to get off in the event of a puncture


  • #6
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,246 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    ashleey wrote: »
    Wire can be harder to get off in the event of a puncture

    +1

    I would tend to go for folding for this reason, unless there is a particular tyre that is only available with a wire bead.


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  • #7
    clod71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭clod71


    Lumen wrote: »
    +1

    I would tend to go for folding for this reason, unless there is a particular tyre that is only available with a wire bead.

    Right so... this time I will stick to the folding ones and take out the additional 20 quid.
    Knowing my luck I will probably do 3000 miles before getting a puncture when the tyres will be totally worn out and ready to be changed again!

    :rolleyes:

    Thanks everyone for your help


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