So my rear tire gave up after 1000miles. Any recommendations for a new one?
08-21-19, 09:37 AM
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Speak for yourself. I get kickbacks from Big Tire every time someone buys a bigger tire because I recommended it on the internet. How else to you think I fund my timeshare in Cabo?
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08-21-19, 09:41 AM
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Big Tire has been good to me, but I'm moving back to Skinny Tire while I can still get in on the bottom floor.
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I do think there's a conspiracy... fatter tire = no more rim brakes = disc brakes = wider rim needed for aero = new bike with wider fork/rear clearance and disc brake compatible = everyone moving more comfortably albeit slower on 60psi 32mm setups.
08-21-19, 09:18 PM
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@Sy Reene - right on! It is a known physical fact that narrower tires with higher pressure run more easily.
08-22-19, 02:44 AM
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08-22-19, 06:53 AM
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Well this thread has clearly gone sideways. My question was solely about which brand/model is better in terms of reliability, not if I should go with wider tires or what can I do to be more comfortable. I was fine with my setup and I don't believe that riding at 120PSI decreased my tire's lifespan. It seemed more like a manufacturing defect.
My new tires are obviously thicker & stiffer than the factory ones so it does make sense to assume that I will need less pressure to get the same feel.
My new tires are obviously thicker & stiffer than the factory ones so it does make sense to assume that I will need less pressure to get the same feel.
08-22-19, 09:05 PM
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If I still weighed that much and frame clearance permitted, I'd run 28s and drop that 10 psi.
I like GP4000S which are a nice riding tire with long life and decent flat resistance. I get about 4500 miles out of mine in back after similar service up front. I order them from the UK for about $45 each.
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08-25-19, 01:55 PM
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Really you don't need that pressure in the rear. I ride Maxxis Padrone 700x25mm tubeless tires and only inflate them to 110psi. These are rated for 125psi. Also I currently weigh 369 pounds (down from 406).
08-25-19, 02:13 PM
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Here's a little update after 2 good rides in the hills:
The Michelin Power Endurance were a pain in the a** to install. The last 6-7'' of rubber to rim was really tight. I ran them at 110PSI and it feels perfect. They are stiffer than my previous ones and it does help - they don't deform as much. I might try a run at 100PSI as suggested by other members here to see if I like it even more.
My factory tires were thin and soft. Anything under 120 was making me bounce on every pedal strokes. lol
The Michelin Power Endurance were a pain in the a** to install. The last 6-7'' of rubber to rim was really tight. I ran them at 110PSI and it feels perfect. They are stiffer than my previous ones and it does help - they don't deform as much. I might try a run at 100PSI as suggested by other members here to see if I like it even more.
My factory tires were thin and soft. Anything under 120 was making me bounce on every pedal strokes. lol
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