Winter Road tyre recommendations...

[wookiee]

Hi

Knowing very little about road bike tyres I am after some advice. After kitting out my winter road ride with some good tyres. I dont want super skinny (currently have 23-24mm slicks on) After a bit more comfort and more forgiving to pot holes and wet tarmac! For a 700c wheels...

Many thanks in advance

Doug

 

[Mike Muz]

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Hi Doug ,


I us Specialised Armadillos, around 23mm IIRC, in the loft right now, not heavy, and good puncture resistance too.

Mike

 

[wookiee]

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Hi Doug ,


I us Specialised Armadillos, around 23mm IIRC, in the loft right now, not heavy, and good puncture resistance too.

Mike

Thanks for that I'll have a look...was hoping for something a bit wider?

Doug

 

[Mike Muz]

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Sorry mate,

I'm an old roadie, 23mm IS wide to me!

Mike

 

[wookiee]

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Sorry mate,

I'm an old roadie, 23mm IS wide to me!

Mike

I'm too used to MTB tyres sorry! :facepalm:

 

[pigman]

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Conti Gatorskins - no better all round tyre. And in widths of 23, 25, 28 and 32

Puncture resistant, grippy, long lasting and fairly fast.

 

[hamster]

I'd go with Gatorskins or Conti GP4Season if you are feeling flush.

 

[mattr]

What clearance do you have on your road bike once guards are in place?

 

[colnagolover]

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Conti Gator Hardshell - available in 23, 25 & 28 mm - would also be a good choice (Xtra strength sidewalls)

 

[wookiee]

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Thanks for the recommendations. The armadillo look like the sort of thing I was thinking of...not going to run with mudguards...and just checked the current tyres on the bike are 19mm... :facepalm:

Doug