Best Road Winter Tyres

GeneralC

Hey guys

I am looking for tyres that have some puncture protection and would be a good commuter tyre for my road bike (700 x 25)

I hear a lot reports about these GatorSkins, mostly good, but some say there not as good as reports are claiming and people are finding them very slippy

Thoughts?

Thanks

Beasty

Same as usual from me - Continental GP4000s - excellent puncture protection (not as good as Gatorskins though) and grip (much better)

GeneralC

So grip over protection in this case it seems?

Beasty

Not had a puncture all year on GP4000s'. Probably had 2 over 10,000km or so last year. Puncture protection is still a lot better than most, but not quite as good as Gatorskins (where I maybe used to get around 1 puncture per 10,000km). Now most of my cycling is on country roads with less crappy debris and broken glass about and I always take care to remove foreign objects on a regular basis

Cyclewizard

GeneralC wrote: »

Hey guys

I am looking for tyres that have some puncture protection and would be a good commuter tyre for my road bike (700 x 25)

I hear a lot reports about these GatorSkins, mostly good, but some say there not as good as reports are claiming and people are finding them very slippy

Thoughts?

Thanks

gp 4 seasons. they have a second 'breaker' over the gp4000 and grip is very impressive. puncture wise iv had 1 over almost 10,000k (2 sets) riding in all conditions over so many road types. get them in 25's and your sorted

Cyclewizard

Cyclewizard wrote: »

gp 4 seasons. they have a second 'breaker' over the gp4000 and grip is very impressive. puncture wise iv had 1 over almost 10,000k (2 sets) riding in all conditions over so many road types. get them in 25's and your sorted

P.S forget the gatorskins, slightly better puncture protection but awful road feel andno good in the rain

Darkglasses

I'm currently riding on gatorskins and I'll vote against them. I think they're dreadful road biking winter tyres. Too expensive, and the wet grip is absolutely dreadful. They are good if you are riding in the inner city every day mainly in the dry, otherwise there's far better options from every manufacturer.

jimm

GeneralC wrote: »

So grip over protection in this case it seems?

Every time. A puncture is quicker and easier to fix than a collarbone.

jamesd

Gp 4 seasons

Farbenspiel

Schwalbe Durano or Schwalbe Ultremo ZX TR. They roll really well and with a slight give in the bead made life easier for your thumbs getting them on the wheel. These are also mile eaters making your purchase go a long way. The protection belt gives a harder ride maybe than some are used to though.

The Panaracer Race D Evo2 are very good and again you don't destroy thumps getting them off or on the rim.

GP4 seasons are durable and you get good mileage. Great grip on wet and good sidewall protection.

Bead is always important for me my hands are not too strong and I always feel if I do get punctured I need to know it's not very hard to fit my tire to the rim.

Civilian_Target

I agree - I used to like Gatorskins on the front but a few years ago I moved to Sefas Survivor Seca... big improvement. Better puncture resistance and better grip. Schwalbe marathons for the back where grip is not so important

velopeloton

4 seasons for sure.

sherlok

I really like gatorskins as they've been pretty impervious to the huge amount of broken glass I encounter on my commute. I've never had any issues with grip (Hopefully this doesn't mean I slide off on the next wet ride).

I've also been using duranos recently on a second bike, and I'd have to agree that they have a better ride quality. So far so good on the puncture resistance too. Again, hopefully this doesn't put some sort of puncture hex on me.

inc21

Maxxis re-fuses.
Better puncture resistance than Gators and way better grip.

Idleater

Vittoria open pavé

Rew

I use gatorskins and I'll be changing shortly, the grip is a nightmare in the wet.

GeneralC

These tyres will be for year round riding, so would the suggestions you guys made be suitable for this?

I am on wiggle.co.uk, and the 4 Seasons are coming in at €42 a tyre, is this average for a tyre like this?

Finally, my heads are small and rather weak, would I be best going for beaded wire or folding tyre?

All the best

Unknown Soldier

GeneralC wrote: »

These tyres will be for year round riding, so would the suggestions you guys made be suitable for this?

I am on wiggle.co.uk, and the 4 Seasons are coming in at €42 a tyre, is this average for a tyre like this?

Finally, my heads are small and rather weak, would I be best going for beaded wire or folding tyre?

All the best

I got a set from SCR last week. Order before 11 or 12 and they arrive the next day. 42.29 each.

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/tyresclincher/continental-gp-4-season.html

Ole Rodrigo

Durano plus

GeneralC

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

I got a set from SCR last week. Order before 11 or 12 and they arrive the next day. 42.29 each.

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/tyresclincher/continental-gp-4-season.html

Probably sounds like a stupid question, but are these suitable for years round riding?

Sarz91

ror_74 wrote: »

Durano plus

I'd agree with this. Done about 6000km on mine with just two punctures. Rear tyre is a bit worn at this stage but I'll definitely pick up a new set when I need new tyres. Grip is pretty decent in both wet and dry. Definitely better than the Gatorskins I had before. They're a bit tight (went with wire bead) but no more so than gatorskins or armadillos.

ford2600

ror_74 wrote: »

Durano plus

I use these. Good all year round for non racing bike.

Inc delivery 108 for 4 tyres on bike discount.

Use 4 season also but hard to find under 40, and I don't notice any advantages over durano plus

Cyclewizard

GeneralC wrote: »

These tyres will be for year round riding, so would the suggestions you guys made be suitable for this?

I am on wiggle.co.uk, and the 4 Seasons are coming in at €42 a tyre, is this average for a tyre like this?

Finally, my heads are small and rather weak, would I be best going for beaded wire or folding tyre?

All the best

theyre not the cheapest but you pay for what you get. perfect for all year use. folding tyres are better in my opinion

macadam

Panracer ribmo's my LBS supplied these to me for Gaelforce their 25s and they are staying put their more comfortable than gp 4000 and bomb poof, just as well as they were a b'stard to get on and off, as a mate said to me their like sitting on a sofa !!

Hauki

Michelin Pro 4 Grip should be a solid choice. They're on sale at CRC atm, 34,99€ including free innertube. Only available in 23mm though.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Hauki wrote: »

Michelin Pro 4 Grip should be a solid choice. They're on sale at CRC atm, 34,99€ including free innertube. Only available in 23mm though.

Michelin Pro 4 Endurance are better suited to winter conditions, I think.

GeneralC

Has anyone used bike-discount.com before? they see to be cheaper than wiggle and scr?

Orion

I recently swapped out my gatorskins for Durano plus tyres - much happier with them.

GeneralC

any thoughts on these?

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/tyresclincher/vittoria-rubion-pro-iii-folding-clincher-tyres.html

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/michelin-pro4-service-course-folding-road-tyre/

wendell borton

GeneralC wrote: »

any thoughts on these?

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/tyresclincher/vittoria-rubion-pro-iii-folding-clincher-tyres.html

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/michelin-pro4-service-course-folding-road-tyre/

I use the rubino's year round never had any trouble with them.

C3PO

GeneralC wrote: »

Has anyone used bike-discount.com before? they see to be cheaper than wiggle and scr?

I use them regularly - no problems. They do charge for delivery though so worth buying a few items at a time.

aFlabbyPanda

Continental Sport Contact City - 6000K daily commute and just 1 puncture so far.

Borderfox

Another vote for Maxxis Re Fuse, have the in 28's and great grip too

padyjoe

Conti Grand prix (standard ones no 4seasons or gatorskin branding)? I think they are good enough too. They got me home today in a very heavy downpour, never experienced before! They are grand compared to my Giant Sr4's or whatever they are!

dave04

Bontrager race 700x28 hardcase , Brilliant tyres , 40 euro , worth the money imo no puncture in 2 winters , roll really well go anywhere good grip laugh in the face of hedge cutting farmers no slipping on steep wet climbs highly recommend …gasp!!

irishrover99

Conti Touring plus 28's. 28s are there smallest size so just fit my road bike. Bullet proof tyres and good grip. RRP in shops here at 35 euro but just got two on Koo-bikes for about £13 each and shipping is about £4. Excellent for commuting

smacl

ror_74 wrote: »

Durano plus

+1 on Durano plus. Hard wearing, no punctures this year to date, feel grippy.

seanin4711

Any one depending on budget.
Under a tenner each for basic tyre hard wearing and grippy

bwalsh1983

The_Sub wrote: »

6000K daily commute

You must have to leave for work 2 months in advance.