So my rear tire gave up after 1000miles. Any recommendations for a new one?
Hi all,
My rear tire (Giant P-SL1 factory tire) gave up after 1000miles. When I unmounted it from my rim, I was surprised to see that the ''fibers'' inside tore apart and my inner tube, inflated at 120psi, was popping that part of the tire out (bubble). I'm on my 3rd rear tube this summer, so perhaps that explained why they kept on rupturing. When I called my local shop, they said that OEM tires were cheap, which I was not surprised to hear. I would however have expected that they last much more than that (at least twice!), especially that I use my bike 90% of the time on clean paved surface in the mountains not far from where I live. The thread is not even worn out yet, it's barely used. I'm looking for replacement tires (2), and I'm pretty much going for the Michelin Power Competition, but I thought I'd ask your opinions here. I've read good reviews, but I'm concerned about if their lifespan. Usually, I know that the more performant a tire is, the less lifespan you'll get. Does some of you run them currently? If so, is there anything you'd like to share? My local shop also proposed Vittoria tires which I'm not familiar with. Any thoughts on these? Any other tires you would recommend that would be both performant & last long? I am ready to sacrifice some performance to have a tire that'll last longer. Thanks in advance, Pascal |
Originally Posted by eduskator
(Post 21082056)
Hi all,
My rear tire (Giant P-SL1 factory tire) gave up after 1000miles. When I unmounted it from my rim, I was surprised to see that the ''fibers'' inside tore apart and my inner tube, inflated at 120psi, was popping that part of the tire out (bubble). I'm on my 3rd rear tube this summer, so perhaps that explained why they kept on rupturing. When I called my local shop, they said that OEM tires were cheap, which I was not surprised to hear. I would however have expected that they last much more than that, especially that I use my bike 90% of the time on clean paved surface in the mountains not far from where I live. I'm looking for replacement tires (2), and I'm pretty much going for the Michelin Power Competition, but I thought I'd ask your opinions here. I've read good reviews, but I'm concerned about if their lifespan. Usually, I know that the more performant a tire is, the less lifespan you'll get. Does some of you run them currently? If so, is there anything you'd like to share? My local shop also proposed Vittoria tires which I'm not familiar with. Any thoughts on these? Any other tires you would recommend that would be both performant & last long? I am ready to sacrifice some performance to have a tire that'll last longer. Thanks in advance, Pascal |
Plenty of options, I've had good luck with the Schwalbe Pro One, but also get a wider tire and drop it down to 70 PSI.
The days of 120 psi and super skinny tires have gone the way of ankle socks and downtube shifters. |
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21082079)
Why are you inflating to 120psi? are these 23mm wide tires?
|
Originally Posted by ksryder
(Post 21082085)
Plenty of options, I've had good luck with the Schwalbe Pro One, but also get a wider tire and drop it down to 70 PSI.
The days of 120 psi and super skinny tires have gone the way of ankle socks and downtube shifters. |
Originally Posted by eduskator
(Post 21082094)
They are 25mm tires. I'm 200 pounds. I need that pressure in my rear tire.
Cheap tires, that come stock on lower end bikes, are usually crap. |
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21082117)
Try running some 28mm tires at lower pressure. Giant says there's plenty of room. I'd try some 28mm Power Endurance tires if your rims aren't tubeless compatible. If they are tubeless compatible, I'd look into going tubeless.
Cheap tires, that come stock on lower end bikes, are usually crap. Not sure on the 28mm tires though. I've read that wider tires at lower inflation are actually better in terms of rolling resistance. I'll read further on that tonight. |
The tire should deform under your weight. If it doesn’t, the pressure is too high. Proper tire deformation contributes to lower rolling resistance than a tire that is hard as a rock.
|
Even at your weight, per most tire inflation charts, it still recommends under 100psi...
|
Originally Posted by cthenn
(Post 21082156)
Even at your weight, per most tire inflation charts, it still recommends under 100psi...
You're always free to go back to 120 psi if it doesn't work for you. |
For puncture resistance, the Michelin Pro 4 Endurance and Pro 4 Service Course both get high ratings. The Power Endurance gets slightly lower ratings. The Power Competition, with its thinner rubber, has lower puncture resistance and durability.
For even greater puncture resistance—at the price of higher rolling resistance, there are the Continental Gatorskin and Gator Hardshell. |
Originally Posted by cthenn
(Post 21082156)
Even at your weight, per most tire inflation charts, it still recommends under 100psi...
|
Those charts are based on nothing.
|
I found Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2 to be good tires and flat-free. No experience with the I guess newer Power Endurance. I've been as much as 195 and never gone above 100 psi on 25s.
scott s. . |
As per my chart, it says 116PSI over 175lbs, but it's only a chart.
Think I'll go with the Michelin Power Endurance. |
Originally Posted by terrymorse
(Post 21082193)
For puncture resistance, the Michelin Pro 4 Endurance and Pro 4 Service Course both get high ratings. The Power Endurance gets slightly lower ratings.
Originally Posted by terrymorse
(Post 21082193)
For even greater puncture resistance—at the price of higher rolling resistance, there are the Continental Gatorskin and Gator Hardshell.
|
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21082338)
Gatorskins and Gatorskin Hardshell tires ride like a frozen garden hose.
|
Originally Posted by eduskator
(Post 21082293)
As per my chart, it says 116PSI over 175lbs, but it's only a chart.
Think I'll go with the Michelin Power Endurance. High pressure tires feel fast, but feeling fast, and being fast aren't the same thing. |
Originally Posted by terrymorse
(Post 21082345)
+1 I find Gatorskins a horrible ride, but some people swear by then.
|
I recommend an upgrade to Vittoria tires when the inferior Michelin tire test is complete.
-Tim- |
Originally Posted by eduskator
(Post 21082293)
As per my chart, it says 116PSI over 175lbs, but it's only a chart.
Think I'll go with the Michelin Power Endurance. |
deleted
|
Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 21082376)
I recommend an upgrade to Vittoria tires when the inferior Michelin tire test is complete.
-Tim- |
I am 235 lbs. and run my 23mm tires at 120-140 psi on a concrete velodrome. On the road I run my 28mm clincher tires at 80-90 psi. You can go with much less psi than you are currently using. A lot of it is experimenting on what works for you. I don’t like that squirmy feel, so I ride with a little more pressure. Make haste slowly when lowering pressure and stop when bumps cause the rim to impact the obstacle.
|
Originally Posted by terrymorse
(Post 21082345)
+1 I find Gatorskins a horrible ride, but some people swear by then.
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:57 PM. |
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.