Schmilliemoo
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Here goes. My bike has pure slick tyres on it. Are these suitable for wet riding?
There.
I said it.
There.
I said it.
Stupid tyre question
- Thread starter Schmilliemoo
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SWSteve
Guru
- Location
- Bristol...ish
Yes
themosquitoking
Guru
- Location
- Spain
Yes
themosquitoking
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- Spain
Jinx
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Schmilliemoo
Wax on, wax off...
- Location
- Stockport
Ooosh. Thanks lads.
SWSteve
Guru
- Location
- Bristol...ish
Had fingers crossed so there
Someone will post with proper explanations but from what I can recall - you won't aquaplane so don't worry about puddles and as long as you don't ride over cobbles/man holes you'll be fine on tarmac, just don't be stupid and throw it into a corner
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Schmilliemoo
Wax on, wax off...
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- Stockport
Yeah I used to ride a motorbike and learnt about manhole covers, tram tracks etc. it was aqua planing I was worried about appreciate the advice ta very much x
mfc1876
Active Member
Can I add a stupid inner tube question to this thread? I can! Thanks.
I've noticed that I have to top my tyres up pretty much twice a week, or at least every time I check them they've lost about 15 - 20psi, is this normal or is it because my bike will have cheap tubes? Halfords do a pack of 5 for £12 (although these were £8 the other day) so would you say that with regard to tubes, they're all the same, or is it better to buy a branded tube such as a continental or michelin etc? Do branded tubes hold air better?
Or is it nothing to do with the tubes and does it depend on the tyres? I have mtb tyres (stock ones on the cheap bike) with a max 65psi.
Cheers.
I've noticed that I have to top my tyres up pretty much twice a week, or at least every time I check them they've lost about 15 - 20psi, is this normal or is it because my bike will have cheap tubes? Halfords do a pack of 5 for £12 (although these were £8 the other day) so would you say that with regard to tubes, they're all the same, or is it better to buy a branded tube such as a continental or michelin etc? Do branded tubes hold air better?
Or is it nothing to do with the tubes and does it depend on the tyres? I have mtb tyres (stock ones on the cheap bike) with a max 65psi.
Cheers.
Thomk
Guru
- Location
- Warwickshire
No. But they are better than other sorts of bicycle tyres.
jonny jeez
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
Its not normal no.
Something is leaking there. I doubt the rubber itself is just leaking due to cheapness. I cant say my branded tubes have better life than cheaper.
What valves are you using?
if presta, check the little valve lock on the top is properly tightened before you replace the dustcap..
Herzog
Swinglish Mountain Goat
- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
TBH My tyres also loose about that much air 10-15psi during the week commuting, I generally have to top them up on a Wednesday (back up to 120psi), this has been true of almost all of my tubes, Continental, Life Life, Halfords own, all the same!
Not sure why?
mfc1876
Active Member
No I don't know why either?! I'm an ex tyre fitter (albeit commercial stuff) so I know that all tyres lose a bit of pressure over time but not that much in less than a week. I just wasn't sure if this was normal on small bike tyres. I've checked for slow punctures and that the tube hasn't been nipped etc but all looks fine. I use schrader valves.
I did think it might be the track pump, as when I inflate the tyre to 120psi and take the pump off I do usually get a little hiss until the head of the pump is completely off the valve (I usually whip it off quick) nothing major but but could be deflating the tyre by the small amount im loosing?