tommyx

Any recommendations? I need a 20' front wheel tire and a 26' back wheel tires for my sun easy sport ax.

Thx!

Tom

suncruiser

Maxxis Hookworm would be a decent choice, though they can be a bit pricey. their size also helps smooth out the ride. i get my 26x2.5 hooks off amazon, tough I have never needed to run a 20

CliffordK

I've been comparing wet traction on my steep driveway (with a dusting of fir needles). Unfortunately I don't have a lot of data points. Whenever I would break loose my Elimin8er tires, they would just spin with little resistance for a half pedal stroke.

On the other hand, my Marathon (700c X 25) tires would also occasionally break loose, but I could feel about 50% traction during the stroke.

I've meant to try to get some better comparative data, but don't have it yet. Soon.

I can't say my spin test was representative of all traction paradigms, but I was impressed by the improvement with the Marathon tire.

chaadster

I don't imagine a recumbent tire faces the same kinds of demands as an upright bike's tires do, generally speaking, so I wonder why you think you need to select a tire specifically for wet? I mean, softer rubber compounds, like the Schwalbe Kojak (which you can get as a matched set in 20 & 26), are very good in wet, but I wonder if you'd like their other characteristics, notably, lower volume and reduced comfort and durability. I use them (20") on my mini-velo, and like their sportiness.

Schwalbe Marathons, also available in both sizes, are a very good all-around tire, and would probably meet your wet needs more than enough, yet offer great comfort, fast rolling, durability, loose surface grip, and a nice reflective strip for safety. I run 20" versions on my folding bike, and really, really like them for general use.

Schwalbe are, in my mind, probably the best tires that can be put on a bike in most situations. Lots of companies make a great tire, but Schwalbe makes many of them, with more consistently high performance than any other manufacturer. I use their One on my roadie/racer, and look forward to the S-One for my dirt road bike when those are released.

fietsbob

+1, I suggest tires with highly puncture resistant features , because you dont want to have to fix a flat tire in the rain.

Schwalbe Marathon Plus , when I replace tires, I buy those ,,

I have them on 349, 406, 559, & 622 rims

dynaryder

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme. Little heavier than Kojaks,but better grip and much better puncture protection. Have used them for years on my all weather commuter.

wunderkind

In the past I have commuted with Kenda Kwest 700x28c. Never had a problem in the wet or puddles. I've since been using Panaracer Ribmo 700x25 semi-slicks. Also no problems in the wet. I think thinner tires slice through water better than wide slicks and minimize hydroplaning.