Replacement tyre for buggy

bazermc

Not exactly a cycling question, but I am sure the cycling experts here will be able to shed some light, especially those with Kids

My buggy has regular 12 inch tyres - Phil and Ted Dash version. it needs new tyres, which are on the Phil and Ted website as follows for 30 euro!

http://philandteds.com/ie/Buy/parts/e3-v2/12%22-wheel-external-tyre
However they appear to be just basic tyres, so I am wondering would this do the same job, measurements appear the same but only 13 euro!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/schwalbe-kid-plus-bike-tyre/rp-prod67396

What do you think?
Cheers
Bazermc

WillyFXP

If the ETRTO size matches then it will fit fine.

Tombo2001

bring the buggy to a bike shop.....

Lumen

If ever there was a problem that warranted a visit to Eurobaby/Eurocycles, this is it.

Cond0r

The Schwalbe ones on CRC look like they'd be fine.

FWIW I bought these for ours, and very happy with them so far:
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Phil-and-Teds-CHUNKY-Pram-Tyres-SLIME-Tubes-Set-3-ANTI-PUNCTURE-/400565439901

bazermc

Folks

I bought these tyres for the buggy

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/i...e/rp-prod67396

They went on no problem. Only thing I couldn't figure out is the recommended pressure to pump them to - the side wall says 30-65psi. Which seems a big range. I pumped them to 50psi and they seem just right!

Any reason for the large range, does it depend on preference or the type of tub used?

tomasrojo

I have two trailers, goods and child (the latter doubles as a buggy), and the manufacturers of both recommend much lower pressures than on the sidewalls of the tyre: about 1.5 bar. I guess uses other than cycling might demand lower pressures. Trailers, for example, are less likely to bounce when a bit top-heavy if you use lower pressures.

bazermc

tomasrojo wrote: »

I have two trailers, goods and child (the latter doubles as a buggy), and the manufacturers of both recommend much lower pressures than on the sidewalls of the tyre: about 1.5 bar. I guess uses other than cycling might demand lower pressures. Trailers, for example, are less likely to bounce when a bit top-heavy if you use lower pressures.

I know what you mean, the last tyres I had on the buggy recommend pumping to 30-35 psi which I thought was way too soft, but I guess if using as a double buggy will make a difference. i guess I will just keep an eye see how we get on. Cheers

cdaly_

It depends mostly on weight and comfort. The higher the pressure, the harsher the ride but, if the buggy has some sort of suspension, that'll take up the harshness. Softer tyres may be a bit harder to push.

DisasterIRL

You should never pump a buggy wheel up that high if it's plastic. Most plastic wheels have a lower PSI rating than the tyres. Check the wheel but I'd be going with the lower end of the scale 30ish. As far as I know the recommended pressure for most plastic wheels is 22 psi, although I'm sure it would manage over that fine

Zen0

If ever there was a reason to go the LBS route this is it. Probably won't cost any more and you're not exactly looking for high tech. Have got similar tyres local in the past for very reasonable money.

Type 17

DisasterIRL wrote: »

You should never pump a buggy wheel up that high if it's plastic. Most plastic wheels have a lower PSI rating than the tyres. Check the wheel but I'd be going with the lower end of the scale 30ish. As far as I know the recommended pressure for most plastic wheels is 22 psi, although I'm sure it would manage over that fine

Yes, the LBS I used to work for sells the Schwalbe Kid Plus tyres for buggies, but they warn owners not to exceed about 25-30 PSI, despite what it says on the tyre.
For a test, we tried 65 PSI on a an old plastic buggy wheel (hub damaged) and the side of the rim cracked and the tyre blew off…

bazermc

So, why does the tyre manufacturer suggest a pressure in the range of 30-65. Obviously common sense prevails.

DisasterIRL

Because that is what the tyre is rated for. The tyre is also definitely not made by Phil and teds, rather a third party who just print their name on it

It happens with road bike tyres too, some are rated up around the 145 mark with most standard type rims only rated for 120. Once again it doesn't mean it will fail just a much higher chance