Jodyc Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hello Folks, I am looking for info opinions on some tires for the summer. I have Michelin pro race 2's on the bike just now and I was pretty happy with them but after a couple of years they are starting to crack. I liked these because in the last 2 years I didnt have a single puncture. On the other hand I renewed the tyres on my other bike with Michelin pro race 3's and had to take them back off and replace due to getting punctures everytime I left the house. Looking for any info on what tires are recommended, not looking to break the bank as we have found out we are expecting our first baby in October so money is being saved. Thanks for reading Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted April 19, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Jody, As long as you're not looking for ultra light race tyres, you can't get much better than these, especially at this sale price... http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/119612.html Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Life Members chung Posted April 19, 2012 Life Members Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Congratulations on the news of expecting your first child, Jody! The Michelin Pro Race 2 & 3 are extremely good light racing tyres for summer rides as you know. Did you use the Pro Race 3 on your winter bike? If so, maybe thats why you get a few punctures. If not then it could be something else like tyre pressure, always check your tyre pressure and have then pumped to the recommended pressure, a good track pump is very useful in this situation. Or it could be a manufacturer fault as well. I've used Pro Race 2 in the past and have been really impress with the ride quality & durability with it, so I presume Race 3 & even newer Race 4 would be even better. If you are in the market for some new summer tyres, I can suggest some lovely Vittorias Open Corsa CX clinchers for your summer riding. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-open-c ... cher-tyre/ These are really supple & low rolling resistance tyres that you'll enjoy riding in. These are quite soft tyres, so therefore don't last you a very long time. But it should be ok as its only for summer good weather use. I run the tub version of these, and are so satisfied for the 2 seasons that I've used them. Hopefully that helps! Happy Shopping Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Chung/Jonathan- the vittorias last so long cos Chung only weighs six stone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted April 19, 2012 Life Members Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 George, Please don't short change me........ I'm 10 stone heavy! Having said all that, I need to replace the rear one pretty soon. Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 They're a bit heavier but Continental Gatorskins were bombproof for me. Now on Conti GP4000s which have been good so far. Personally, I think it's false economy buying too cheap a tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well said Richie Tyres GP and winter vitoria pave expensive but one tyre in two years. Racing Attack and Force chili compound, Summer pro race 2, or 3 Commuting Kysryum carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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