Best 700x28 Tyres for traction?

[Davideff]

Hi, i expect we have had this before...but here goes.
I currently run Panaracer Pasela 700x28 on my Audax, at about 100psi....and they are very good.
Being an Audax I do of course have a dinner plate size gear on the back which would make anything wheel spin, but I'm wondering what tyres people recommend to retain maximum puncture resistance, but provide the maximum traction when tackling silly inclines such as Wrynose & Co. on wet roads? (Good traction coming down the other side is also a good idea of course!)
Cheers, Dave.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Does your rear wheel really spin out when going up that incline?

 

[Citius]

100psi is a lot for a 28, unless you are particularly heavy. I used to have a set of Hutchinson kevlars on my winter bike back in the 90s and they would routinely spin on steep climbs. Either lower your pressure, or switch brands.

 

[Davideff]

In answer to "Yellow saddle", no, it doesn't spin out a lot...but I can feel it trying, and effort being lost.
I take the point from "Citius" though, and will reduce the pressure anyway.

 

[Tom B]

What surface are you riding on?

 

[DRHysted]

I find tyres are like saddles & everyone has their favourite.
Personally I run Continental Gran Prix 4000II in 700x28 on the Roubaix & have even done a little off roading with them (farm track, loose gravel, shallow mud & sand) as my Garmin has a sense of humour when it comes to roads!

 

[martint235]

In answer to "Yellow saddle", no, it doesn't spin out a lot...but I can feel it trying, and effort being lost.
I take the point from "Citius" though, and will reduce the pressure anyway.

Are you sat down or standing on the climb? If standing, traction will be far better if you climb seated.
If you're already sat down, I can't help you as I've never had that.

 

[Tom B]

In answer to "Yellow saddle", no, it doesn't spin out a lot...but I can feel it trying, and effort being lost.
I take the point from "Citius" though, and will reduce the pressure anyway.

Are you sure your not just getting a bit of bounce from the mini bumps in the road surface that cause the wheel to come off the ground... Lower pressures will help with thattoo..

 

[Moodyman]

I've had wheel spin on very steep climbs if I'm giving it some. This usually happens on damp winter roads, as opposed to wet ones.

I remain seated and slow my cadence and torque.

A favourite winter tyre is vittoria Randonneur pro. People will tell you that you don't need tread on the road, but on wet roads there is a gritty paste and tyres with a fine tread are good for gripping through this.