different tyres?

[mickwood]

I just glanced a thread (can't remember which one) regarding different tyres, and choosing them for different conditions?

How/where would i get knowledge about the different types. what types are suitable for what conditions etc etc?

Up until now I just thought tyres were tyres!?!

 

[ianrauk]

Sheldon Brown is your man...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html

 

[roadiewill]

smooth and skinny all year here

 

[mickwood]

Sheldon Brown is your man...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html

Whoooah!! Info overload! lmao!!

 

[RedBike]

For road riding on your Trek you want either 23 or 25mm wide slick tyres.

23's are more areodynamic (This does matter over about 25mph) and lighter which makes it easier to climb hills.
25s are more comfortable and they will roll along slightly easier at moderate/low speeds.

Puncture protection generally adds weight, rolling resistance and cost. If you want a light tyre thats got good puncture protection and rolls well then it's going to cost you.

In winter you generally get more rubbish on the roads /slippier roads so you tend to want a grippier more puncture resistant tyre. In summer you want a lighter quicker rolling tyre.

In winter I would recommend grand prix 4 seasons (Very good but expensive) or Ultra gators cheaper but lacking grip in the wet.

In summer I would go for Mitchelin pro3's or Conti Grand Prix 4000s

Let your existing tyres wear out first. Unless you're getting loads of flats it's not worth the time or money changing.

 

[mickwood]

For road riding on your Trek you want either 23 or 25mm wide slick tyres.

23's are more areodynamic (This does matter over about 25mph) and lighter which makes it easier to climb hills.
25s are more comfortable and they will roll along slightly easier at moderate/low speeds.

Puncture protection generally adds weight, rolling resistance and cost. If you want a light tyre thats got good puncture protection and rolls well then it's going to cost you.

In winter you generally get more rubbish on the roads /slippier roads so you tend to want a grippier more puncture resistant tyre. In summer you want a lighter quicker rolling tyre.

In winter I would recommend grand prix 4 seasons (Very good but expensive) or Ultra gators cheaper but lacking grip in the wet.

In summer I would go for Mitchelin pro3's or Conti Grand Prix 4000s

Let your existing tyres wear out first. Unless you're getting loads of flats it's not worth the time or money changing.

That's brilliant red! Not having any problems at the min. but reading some other threads the tyres on the Trek 1.2 are not supposed to be that good and prone to punctures. Although mine have not given any problems as yet? Touch wood!!

So just wanted to see what I needed to know before I have to go replacing them