New tires rec
06-22-17, 01:56 PM
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New tires rec
I'm looking at new tires. Trek Domane 4.3. I'm not racing, and riding in/near Washington DC, where the roads are a mixed bag. I'm on the original Bontrager tires that came with the bike (25mm). I generally try to avoid riding in the rain, but obviously there are sometimes surprises.
Searches here suggest a lot of satisfaction with Continental tires, particularly the GP4000Sii. Good idea? Are there other contis that might better suit me, or another maker's tires?
Also, I noted in some of the reviews that the GP4000 runs wide - I don't think it will be an issue on my bike, but if I would ordinarily move to a 28 should I still do that for this tire?
Searches here suggest a lot of satisfaction with Continental tires, particularly the GP4000Sii. Good idea? Are there other contis that might better suit me, or another maker's tires?
Also, I noted in some of the reviews that the GP4000 runs wide - I don't think it will be an issue on my bike, but if I would ordinarily move to a 28 should I still do that for this tire?
06-22-17, 02:11 PM
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I've run Contis (mostly Gatorskins) for years and recently tried a set of Vredestein Fortezza Senso tires, and I will go with them from here on out. Wonderful ride, incredibly supple, very good in the rain, good flat protection, easy to mount.
06-22-17, 02:41 PM
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I exclusively run Maxxis Re-Fuse. They have great grip and they're a solid tire that's super puncture resistant. Continental are hugely popular because they have a wide distribution network and clever marketing.. but you'll find that while they're good tires.. they're certainly not the best out there and there are many others that are just as good, if not better.
I ran Gators on my bike(s) for a while, but I like my Maxxis way more. Just a personal preference I guess.
I ran Gators on my bike(s) for a while, but I like my Maxxis way more. Just a personal preference I guess.
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You have a lot of good options. I've been happy with Vittoria Corsa CX.
06-22-17, 02:44 PM
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I used GP4000 few years, hated them, they have zero sidewall protection. If you ride clean roads for for it. But I had too many flats on those, all sidewall punctures.
I've been using Kenda which have dual layer from side to side protection, good grip, roll well.
I'd look at other suggestions like the Maxxis Re-Fuse and other tires that have side wall protection.
There is a reason why Conti GP4000Sii are so light, no sidewall protection, that's where they skimped for weight savings.
I've been using Kenda which have dual layer from side to side protection, good grip, roll well.
I'd look at other suggestions like the Maxxis Re-Fuse and other tires that have side wall protection.
There is a reason why Conti GP4000Sii are so light, no sidewall protection, that's where they skimped for weight savings.
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I used GP4000 few years, hated them, they have zero sidewall protection. If you ride clean roads for for it. But I had too many flats on those, all sidewall punctures.
I've been using Kenda which have dual layer from side to side protection, good grip, roll well.
I'd look at other suggestions like the Maxxis Re-Fuse and other tires that have side wall protection.
There is a reason why Conti GP4000Sii are so light, no sidewall protection, that's where they skimped for weight savings.
I've been using Kenda which have dual layer from side to side protection, good grip, roll well.
I'd look at other suggestions like the Maxxis Re-Fuse and other tires that have side wall protection.
There is a reason why Conti GP4000Sii are so light, no sidewall protection, that's where they skimped for weight savings.
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Another Maxxis Refuse fan here 
I prefer the Conti GP4000Sii for the type of riding I currently do, but the Maxxis is a solid tire. It's quite possibly the only tire I never flatted on.
I prefer the Conti GP4000Sii for the type of riding I currently do, but the Maxxis is a solid tire. It's quite possibly the only tire I never flatted on.
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