Tires....tires..........tires

[jusdooit]

Ok, I know there's a thread that addresses this, but I couldn't find it. I need new tires for my road bike and the pocketbook is a little thin. What tires would you ladies recommend? It seems that I remember someone mentioning Michelin not long ago.
Any help greatly appreciated.

[Fredwina]

just how thin is your pocketbook?:)
I like the Michelin Speedium - about $25 @ REI
like the Lithion even better $32

[TsPoet]

takes a little longer to get, since it comes from England, but best prices I've found are here
http://www.probikekit.com/index.php
I'm fond of Conti GPs - they aren't the fastest or the toughest, but they walk the line fairly well.
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?cat=Continental%20Tyres

keep on eye on shipping, usually can get shipping free.

[sundial]

Fredwina, are those tires difficult to put on--or take off--should one get a flat?

[Brandy]

We like the Kenda C2C tires.

http://www.kendausa.com/bicycle/tinker.html

Named for the famous Race Across America (RAAM) that stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic, the C2C pays tribute to the all those sleep-deprived roadies that push themselves to the limits in adverse conditions through all hours of the day. Tinker placed 3rd at the 2006 RAAM, an accomplishment that many riders train their entire careers to achieve. And he did it riding the C2C. Tinker and Kenda partnered to design the C2C with a 125 PSI rating and Dual Tread Compound to provide less rolling resistance than conventional rubber, but still retain cornering grip. Iron Cloak construction built into the casing runs from bead to bead for flat prevention and hassle free performance.

*Dual Tread Compound (DTC) for better grip in corners and faster straight line speed
*High 125 PSI rating for faster speeds
*Basket weave side pattern for added grip while turning and cornering

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI309B00-Kenda+Tinker+Juarez+C2C.aspx?sc=FRGL

[smilingcat]

managed to get a pair of michelin pro race 2 for about $55.00 brand new on e-bay. You might find other cheap but high quality tires there. I just went to e-bay and check this out. and look for others too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-x-RED-Vittoria-Tecno-Sport-TT-Bike-Road-Bicycle-Tires_W0QQitemZ150204704664QQihZ005QQcategoryZ42334QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

smilingcat

[Brandy]

Forgot to mention, the Jenson link at the bottom of my post has the Kenda C2C's for $22 each.

[VeloVT]

Also checkout biketiresdirect.com. Great deals and great service.

(I like my Schwalbe Stelvios very much. My experience is not vast, but I far prefer these over the Hutchinson race tires I had before and I also prefer them over bf's Vredestein tires).

[Bike Goddess]

A lot of us ride Vederstein (from Performance Bike)tires. They are folding tires which are much easier to get off if you get a flat. :( They have blue stripes on the tire- easy to find in the store or on line- ususally on sale for about 23.00/tire. I get about 4-5000 miles on them and don't get a lot of flats.

[Fredwina]

Fredwina, are those tires difficult to put on--or take off--should one get a flat?
They're a PITA to first get them one. after they stretch they're fine

[indysteel]

takes a little longer to get, since it comes from England, but best prices I've found are here
http://www.probikekit.com/index.php
I'm fond of Conti GPs - they aren't the fastest or the toughest, but they walk the line fairly well.
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?cat=Continental%20Tyres

keep on eye on shipping, usually can get shipping free.


I'm also a big fan of Probikekit's prices and actually find that I get my orders relatively quickly. I usually buy Vittoria Rubino Pros for about $22 a piece. They generally retail in the US for $45.

[Andrea]

+1 for Kenda tires. I really like mine

[Grog]

Schwalbe Blizzard.

My sweet husband has "worn" Michelin ProRace 2 for most of the recent years and just loves the Blizzards, which are I think about half the price if not less.

DISCLAIMER: The club I used to belong to was sponsored by Schwalbe so I got them for cheap.

[jusdooit]

Thanks for all he help and suggestions. Now I have something to do on this cold rainy afternoon.

Cindy