Amberwall tyres - new choices?

[scottyp]

Partly because I just like them, and partly inspired by a thread further down - what options have I got for amber or skin wall tyres these days? looking for a 2.1 or 2.2 ideally.

So far i've found the Onza Ibex and charge splashback - the onza seems steeply priced in comparison to other tyres of similar ability, and the charge splashbacks seem to get low feedback for winter use, any know of sites with them on special offer?

Cheers

 

[fagin]

Might not be great in the wet (I don't know) but light and cheap enough for a pair with tubes
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-CHARGE-SPL ... 3a90a070ae

1.8 with tubes are under £20, without tubes £17.

 

[1210tech]

These are new production old design, but don't let the old bit put you off, still a great tyre

Panaracer Smoke Classic: http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/smok ... ountry=190

 

[1210tech]

There's some Charge Splashbacks in the 98 for sale forum: viewtopic.php?f=39&t=308479

 

[fagin]

The ones I linked to above are brand new and a lot cheaper.

 

[SouthCoastRetro]

Re:

None are cheap for 29'ers. Choked. I'd quite like a set of the Onza ones but they are strong money.

 

[dbmtb]

Halo H-Block and Choir Master for 26"
Maxxis Ardent 2.4s for 29"

I've tried all three and impressed with them all. H-block is very light but only any good on hardpack. Choirmaster grips anything but rolls more sluggishly. Maxxis Ardent won't fit all frames - it's wide. Looks awesome on a Cotic Solaris though!

 

[AmpresearchB3]

Ritchey Z-max skin wall reproductions
http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/PartsForSalePages/tires.html

$44.99 single
$42.99 each in pair
$39.99 each in 2 pair

 

[Smithjss70]

The ones I linked to above are brand new and a lot cheaper.

Rolling three sets of these currently. Nothing but love for these tires.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

The splashbacks are a decent tyre in the dry but a bit suspect in sloppier conditions. Also, the wall colour is a bit more muted than the classic skinwalls.

The smokes on the other hand! :mrgreen:

And the link above for bike discount in Germany is a good source. There is also a guy on the forum selling some I believe.