Which tyres?! MtB

[wainen]

Hi,
I ride a GT Avalanche 2 and it came with Maxxis Sphinx tyres. The blurb says they have a 'low profile wide tread'. I have replaced them recently with a puncture proof Maxxis High Roller but I'm finding it very difficult to get up to and maintain speed. I think the tread is too deep and is sucking up the road. It's taking so much more effort. Can someone recommend a reasonably priced puncture proof tyre for cycling tow paths, Tarmac routes and wildlife trails. Thanks x

 

[Dave7]

I had a similar problem with the 2.1" knobblies..........I changed to 1.6 Marathons..............it made a massive difference-so much easier & faster on the roads.
They are fine for canal paths and gravelly/pothole paths. I wouldn't like to use them on muddy real off road cycling though.

 

[earlestownflya]

you need more of an intermediate tyre...try a continental tour ride.you don't need any more tread than that for what you're doing.

 

[Innes]

Hi,
I ride a GT Avalanche 2 and it came with Maxxis Sphinx tyres. The blurb says they have a 'low profile wide tread'. I have replaced them recently with a puncture proof Maxxis High Roller but I'm finding it very difficult to get up to and maintain speed. I think the tread is too deep and is sucking up the road. It's taking so much more effort. Can someone recommend a reasonably priced puncture proof tyre for cycling tow paths, Tarmac routes and wildlife trails. Thanks x

Have you considered having your tyres slimed to make them less prone to punctures.......Just a thought .

 

[dawn72]

I'm on cycle and canal paths a lot as well rainforest tracks. I've had schwalbe rapid robs since i got my bike a year ago and I've only had one puncture and rolling resistance is pretty good

 

[leedsmick]

I'm glad this thread has popped up as i have a similar question.
My current MTB has KENDA K1027 tyres 27.5 x 2.10
The rim says ETRTO 584X17 MT-20

So which size could i get for use on roads ?
http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/SCHWALBE-MARATHON-MTB-650B/401

 

[earlestownflya]

putting big mud plugger tyres on these mtb's in a marketing ploy...kids see them.and say " WOW! i want this one". but they're completely impractical for anything other than barrelling down a hill in thick mud..

 

[leedsmick]

If i order these, will i need new inner tubes, and will they definetely fit my wheels.

http://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/big-ben.html

 

[Stonepark]

Have a look at these in 1.75, I use the 1.4 on my hybrid

http://www.schwalbe.com/gb/tour-reader/marathon-plus-tour.html

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/schwalbe-marathon-plus-tour-reflex-1,75-wire-31725/wg_id-240

 

[Spartak]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-x-king-mtb-tyre/

Was given a pair of these ( from Conti rep ! )

Very good tyre grips well off road & runs smooth on road