Noob tyre question

D3PO

Right so guys looking at getting some new tyres for my road bike no thanks to the back one getting fecked today thanks to a big nail going straight through the back one.

anyway I digress.

So Ive two questions

1) Im not entirely sure what I should be looking to buy tyre wise. I know they are 700c but in terms of 23, 25 etc etc do they all fit all rims or do I need to find out what ones specifically fit my rims ?

I tried to google it and just a lot of talk of 23s for racing 25s more durable but less speed etc etc. So Im assuming they all fit the same rims but its a choice on what I want in terms of durability v speed am I right ?

2) Now onto what kind of tyres I should be looking at. Ive seen a lot of people on here talk about gatorskins. My intention on the bike right now is to just get out on it as much as I can I intend to join a club this off season but have no intention of racing anytime soon ( 2 - 3 years at least) so I just need a good set of tyres that will do for club spins.

316

Get run flats and you will never look back.

Domane

25's are fine for general cycling and will be safer in the wet due to the extra width. You could also consider the Continental GP4000S11.

D3PO

guys can you please also answer my first question ? 23, 25 all fit the same rims right ?

Domane

Yes they do.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Your rims will probably take up as far as a 28 wide tyre but for general road use you only need 23 or 25.

25 will offer more comfort with very little if any difference in speed/rolling resistance.

I've Michelin Lithiums on my winter bike, can't fault them so far. I went for 23's as I have Crud II mudguards and clearance for 25's is tight. They're a very good training tyre, great puncture resistance, good low rolling resistance and plenty of grip in all conditions plus you'll get two tyres Plus two free tubes on CRC for €35 delivered.

Einstein?

Hey CJC, I will be on the market for some tyres as well. Will be getting new road bike later this week that comes stocked with some colorful Vittoria Zaffiros.

Do you reckon I should change them straight away or give the Zaffiros a shot seeing as they will be brand new?

BatterUp

Best value for money are continental gator hard shells, lose a little on performance but I've had two sets and not had a puncture!

Cee-Jay-Cee

Einstein? wrote: »

Hey CJC, I will be on the market for some tyres as well. Will be getting new road bike later this week that comes stocked with some colorful Vittoria Zaffiros.

Do you reckon I should change them straight away or give the Zaffiros a shot seeing as they will be brand new?

Give the Zaffiros a go, I had a set for a while, they're ok for an entry level tyre but puncture resistance isn't great with them. They do however grip pretty good and I found them very comfortable.

BatterUp wrote: »

Best value for money are continental gator hard shells, lose a little on performance but I've had two sets and not had a puncture!

They might have good puncture resistance but I Certainly wouldn't call them value for money. They're expensive for what they are, they are sluggish and heavy and wet grip is borderline ****e considering they're supposed to be a winter tyre. The lad I cycle with had a set and I watched as he lost it on a very slight bend, the back tyre simply stepped out and down he went. The road was not greasy or overly wet, the tyres just have very poor grip. He binned them that evening as he said that was the second time that had happened him on those tyres. I wouldn't put them on my bike for any reason.