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MechEngDropout
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 Posted: 03/02/06 - 17:09 Post subject: So let's talk about tires too.
What do you use? How do you determine the quality of a tire? When I change them, should I just get whatever I had on there in the first place?
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 03/03/06 - 12:21 Post subject:
Great question. I'd love to know too.
So far, I just pick something in the middle of the price range and hope that I'm not getting crap or rocket-science tires.
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brown eyes
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Posted: 04/18/06 - 05:26 Post subject:
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Posted: 04/18/06 - 06:02 Post subject:
We're talking bike tires right? 
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Posted: 04/18/06 - 08:14 Post subject:
I usually pick up Michelin Carbon 700x23 Road tires for the race bike (or 650 x 23 for the tri bike). They seem to work well for me. They're not the lightest, but they're light enough for me.
On the commuter, I run 700x28 with wire beads. They're a little wider for the occasional off-road ride (past traffic). They're beefy enough that I don't get too many flats. No specific brand, just whatever is on sale.
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TriBob
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Posted: 04/18/06 - 11:02 Post subject:
I started using Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp last year and like them. I used Conti 3000 Grand Prix for years before that.
Depends on your use (racing, commuting). Middle of the road is usually a good all around tire. biketiresdirect.com has good prices if you know what you want.
For more reviews see http://roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-clincher/PLS_2489crx.aspx
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