winter / turbo tyres

MichaelCarter · Post by **MichaelCarter** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:04 pm

I'm looking for advice regarding purchasing new tyres for winter.

I'm after a tyre that will be ok for commuting on wintry (frosty) roads and will be OK for using on the turbo trainer (which I'm doing the majority of my cycling on). I can't be bothered swapping them round twice a day so looking for a tyre that would be OK with both. I do most of my shopping on Wiggle.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

Michael

Arthur · Post by **Arthur** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:38 pm

Something cheap and cheerful. Anything cheap and cheerful in fact.

I use Bontrager Race XLite tyres in winter. Good puncture resistance and grip, but possibly a little spendy to use on a turbo. (https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/app/secure ... ilyID=2649). I value not getting punctures a lot in winter

On the turbo, I'm still working my way through a stack of tyres I got for 3 quid each from Boswell's closing down sale.

Andy J · Post by **Andy J** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:55 pm

Scwalbe Blizzard Sport tyres, good rolling characteristics and good puncture protection, Muzzy also uses them I think. You can buy a pair with tubes for about £15 off ebay, Oldham Cycles were also selling them cheap a month or so back, you could try an internet search for them.

Dr Dave · Post by **Dr Dave** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:56 pm

Not sure about this but I can't help thinking that a hardwearing tyre that'd be good for the turbo would be also be a grip-lite tyre and hence less than ideal for winter roads?

MichaelCarter · Post by **MichaelCarter** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:20 pm

Cheers for the tips Arthur, Andy, Dave. Will try and get hold of the recommended tyres. Much appreciated.

Michael

paulM · Post by **paulM** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:56 am

Yep Swalbe Blizzards - cheap & chearful - good rolling resistance, grippy, puncture resistant and you dont need tyre levers to take em off - but god knows what they're like on a turbo??

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:08 pm

I've been using Swalbe Blizzards for a few years too. I agree that they are a good combination of low rolling res, lowish weight, puncture res, and miles per £. You do have to keep an eye on them though because as they wear they go a bit slick meaning you have to replace them sooner than other tyres - but given the price they are still economical option.

Alternatively, more up market, both me and Doc Savage got some Vittoria Open Pave tyres in 2005. Expensive at about £25 a pop, but mine lasted ages and Steve's still riding on his!

mal · Post by **mal** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:56 pm

paulM wrote:Yep Swalbe Blizzards - - but god knows what they're like on a turbo??

When they go, and go they do, they make a bloody loud bang.

MichaelCarter · Post by **MichaelCarter** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:37 pm

"When they go, and go they do, they make a bloody loud bang."

Might not be a bad thing, might shock me into actually putting more effort in... not sure what the Neighbours will think though, they must already think I'm a bit odd with this strange whirring noise combined with Neighbours / Home Away / Coronation Street on full blast - a loud bang too will probably get them calling the cops!