Tires

[bluerider]

Happy Monday everyone (ugh)...

I had to get my rear wheel replaced on Friday. I got a big flat on Thursday night and took it in for a lesson on how to replace a rear flat and more tubes. My LBS guy told me I had to get my rear tire replaced because I've clocked too many clicks He showed me where little holes were starting to form. First off, that was a great ego boost because the boys now think I'm a "real" rider.

My question is what is the norm for tires to go?

On a side note, I also did my first metric century this Sunday. Must've been that new wheel...

[Trekhawk]

Happy Monday everyone (ugh)...
On a side note, I also did my first metric century this Sunday. Must've been that new wheel...

Hey bluerider have no idea about tires but well done on your ride.

[bikerchick68]

hey blue rider... congrats first of all on your metric!!!

as to tires... it really depends on the tire... race tires don't typically last as long as other tires... I ride a tire called a Continental GatorSkin... most people get 3-5000 miles out of them!! BUT I had Michelin race tires prior and everyone was impressed that I got 900 miles out of them... the Gators roll slower but I'm no racer and got tired of fixing flats... a good trade off to me...

[caligurl]

i use michelin pro race tires.... the last pair i got 3608 miles on... the current pair i have 2121 miles on.... i love them!

[bluerider]

Thanks for your advice and encouragement! I'll make a note of the brands you suggested. Unfortunately, I didn't get a say this time so they installed a std Bontrager Race tire? It seems pretty tough. I don't want to spend major dinero on tires but at the same time, don't want to replace them so often.

I imagine once the snow hits, the trainer is going to burn through them quicker? I guess the front tire has a longer life span then because your bum isn't on them. Maybe I should rotate??? Sorry, typing out loud...

[caligurl]

if you rotate... you need a third tire to rotate in... you always want your BEST tire on the front.... so never rotate a more worn rear tire to the front!