MTB Tyre Question

[MARKE020272]

Probably an easy answer!.

I currently have Continental Double fighter II tyres on my MTB. The size is 26*1.9 50-559. After another commute with 2 punctures I'm looking for different tyres with better puncture resistance!. Can anyone recommend a tyre and what sizes can fit on my wheel?. Wiggle have continental gatorskins at a size of 26*1.125. Will these fit on my wheel if I'm currently using 26*1.9. I'm guessing I would need new inners if this size does fit.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Kestevan]

Depends on what you plan on using the MTB for.

Road, tracks or full off-road.

Mainly road based, look at something thin with minimum tread like the 26 x 1.5 Schwalbe City Jets.

If you ride on gravel/canal paths light off road and want a fast tyre with some minimal off road usage then look at something like the Schwalbe Landcruiser.

For full off-road, play in the mud sillyness then pick any one of a range of wide, low pressure knobbly tyre - believe the Maxxis range get consistently good reviews, particularly the Minion and High-roller tyres.

Most middle width tyres should fit, down to 1.5. You may well need new tubes if you go that narrow.

 

[MARKE020272]

Sorry, should have mentioned a few details. I commute into London (about 9miles each way) and will mainly be using it on tarmac. Got the slicker tyres so can do the journey in roughly 30 minutes. I just seem to get an amazing amount of punctures with the current tyres!!. Usually at least 5 per month. Today a pin got stuck in the tyre. Maybe I'm just unlucky.

 

[Kestevan]

In that case, definately recommend either

Schwalbe City Jets in 26x1.5 (which would be my choice)
Or for really bomb proof try Schwalbe Marathon +

 

[MARKE020272]

Thanks very much Kestevan.

I'll see how I get on with the city jets.

 

[2Loose]

Or if your tyres look ok and aren't worn too much, perhaps mr tuffy or Slime tyre liners would be more convenientcost effective? After a brace of p*nct*res on my newish front tyre, I put a tyre liner in (front and rear). No punctures since, but the bike is more sluggish due to the extra wheel weight. Some fairly indestructable tyres (M+?) weigh more than than the liner + tyre approach though, so it doesn't bother me anywhere near as much as a pu*t*re would.

I am hoping that when the tyres need replacing, the liners will be transferable, therefore making them far more economical. (Right bugger to fit, mind! But then I hear M+ are not exactly a cakewalk)

 

[Mark_Robson]

I have the M+ on my MTB and they were horrendous to fit. I ripped two tubes with pinch punctures just trying to get them on. Mind you once they are on they are bullet proof and you can get them on ebay for £40 a pair.

By coincidence I bought them to replace Double Fighter 2's and slime inserts and although the inserts are very good they are a real pain to fit properly. That said they are very effective as well.

 

[Debian]

I've been more than pleased with my Schwalbe Big Apples. Not a problem since I fitted them. Really easy to fit too, in fact almost too easy, I almost needed a third hand to stop them flopping back off the rim every time I got them in position.

Puncture free so far and they're very comfortable in use.

 

[Cubist]

Another +1 for Schwalbe City Jets. Used to have them on the XC for commuting, excellent tyres, not too bad to fit.

 

[kewb]

jets come in 1.95 aswell which might suit you better op lot easier to fit than 1.50`s
id imagine , my rims usually take 2.11 tyres but thats big ol nobbly balloons ,
but jets are the mutts .

 

[Simba]

I use Continental City Contact semi-slick tyres with kevlar safety system 26x1.75 not had any problems with them and they roll very fast.

Mine also came with tubes, presta valves though, But I have a dual valve topeak mini g master blaster

 

[MARKE020272]

Haven't been on for a while but I did buy the City jets 26*1.5. In my opinion, far better than the continentals that I had previously. Rolling resistance is great. Now commuting 11miles each way no problem. Had one puncture since I got them but the piece of glass that went through the tyre would have taken down a rhino!. Didn't find fitting the 1.5's a problem. Hope this helps.

 

[kewb]

Haven't been on for a while but I did buy the City jets 26*1.5. In my opinion, far better than the continentals that I had previously. Rolling resistance is great. Now commuting 11miles each way no problem. Had one puncture since I got them but the piece of glass that went through the tyre would have taken down a rhino!. Didn't find fitting the 1.5's a problem. Hope this helps.

great aint they ,
the difference is amazing first few times out wait till you switch back to knobblies you spend first 10 miles cursing at the lag ,
dont know why some have problems fitting them i pop them on by hand ,
enjoy your new ride mark .