Time for winter tires
10-30-19, 09:50 AM
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Time for winter tires
Looking at getting some winter tires. I've been riding GP4000's and some cheap Forte tires. I'd like something a little less prone to flats. I don't skid, do tricks, or whatever kids do these days. Just an older guy putting on long miles year round.
It gets cold here. 12 degrees this morning. Some snow on the ground. It may be a brutal winter. I don't want to be changing tubes at those temps. Just a note: I don't want studs. Not looking for ice tires.
I'm leaning towards Gatorskins in 700x28 or 32. Although the last time I tried a pair, about 10 years ago, I got a flat on the first two consecutive rides. Maybe it was a coincidence/bad luck.
Any other suggestions for those that brave the cold/snow?
It gets cold here. 12 degrees this morning. Some snow on the ground. It may be a brutal winter. I don't want to be changing tubes at those temps. Just a note: I don't want studs. Not looking for ice tires.
I'm leaning towards Gatorskins in 700x28 or 32. Although the last time I tried a pair, about 10 years ago, I got a flat on the first two consecutive rides. Maybe it was a coincidence/bad luck.
Any other suggestions for those that brave the cold/snow?
10-31-19, 09:25 AM
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Panaracer Gravel Kings or Pasela Protite
10-31-19, 10:56 AM
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^^ Both good options. Also, if you're serious about not getting flats through the winter, consider tire liners. They'll be heavy and probably feel sluggish, but as long as you don't get pinches or run over something totally mangling, you're pretty much guaranteed to go flat free for a good while.
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10-31-19, 12:35 PM
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One of the Marathon Plus models would be good.
10-31-19, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ils
For brutal winters - Schwalbe Marathon Winter Studded
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10-31-19, 10:06 PM
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Ive run Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus for years in the winter. Heavy tires, but ive never had a flat, and you can climb up any ice covered hills. My favorite is passing by the cars that cant get up the hills!
11-05-19, 12:40 AM
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Is it "I want tires for winter but not studs" season already? 
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11-11-19, 07:19 PM
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I bought a pair of Suomi (Nokian) carbide studded tires five years-ago and they remain one of the better bike-related investments I've made. I ride all winter long, even in extremes (-20c), and these things just carry me along regardless of snow or ice build-up. The experience of studded tires in nasty climates is revelatory, it is truly astonishing: You just 'stick' to the road, even when riding on ice, and it awards one a sense of freedom that eludes description.
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11-22-19, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ils
For brutal winters - Schwalbe Marathon Winter Studded
11-22-19, 12:40 PM
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Flat after 30km with the GravelKings 
I never change my Conti 4seasons no more !
A lot of people ride the Pirelli Cinturato here, but had a lot of flats with those to.
With the 4seasons only 2 times in 2 years.
Downside: poor grip, and heavy.
Anyway, the best compromise for me...
I never change my Conti 4seasons no more !
A lot of people ride the Pirelli Cinturato here, but had a lot of flats with those to.
With the 4seasons only 2 times in 2 years.
Downside: poor grip, and heavy.
Anyway, the best compromise for me...
11-23-19, 09:56 AM
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I've never ridden with studded tires. How are they on dry roads?
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11-24-19, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by GeezyRider
I've never ridden with studded tires. How are they on dry roads?
11-26-19, 04:49 PM
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Conti Top Contact Winters. I have 2 sets of Gatorskins and love them, but wouldn't ride them in snowy weather.
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Snow today in the Philadelphia suburbs. Time to break out the snow bike :-)
