Multi-Terrain Tire Advice?

[Cybersnow]

We have 2e-bikes that we ride around the mountains in Idaho. The bikes came with relatively smooth tires that do great on the asphalt roads but perform poorly on dirt/gravel/sandy roads and easy to medium trails. I would like to change the tires to multi terrain ( if there is such a thing) tires over the winter. Something that is designed for both roads and easy/light trails. As some of our rides are long and remote extra protection is a real plus. I am more than willing to spend $200 a bike. Bike tire specs are 27.5x2.1 (up to 2.15 or 2.2) and 27.5x2.4.
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[PedalUma]

multi terrain

Check out the Hurricane tires from Schwalbe. They are relatively smooth and hard in in the center and become progressively more aggressive and soft at the edges. They come in four levels of flat protection so when comparing prices make sure you are comparing the same thing. They can also have a reflective stripe or not. Also think in terms of ETRTO for sizing.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Many hybrid options out there. I've had good luck on a mix of dry surfaces with the 27.5 x 2.35" Specialized Crossroads Armadillo, but no experience in wet conditions.

The Armadillo part refers to their highest level of puncture protection.

The tread pattern is a good one to consider for your purposes — very low-relief strip down the center for pavement with moderate side lugs for dirt. The lugs engage as the center strip sinks into softer surfaces.

Fine on damp packed sand, but too narrow for deep loose sand.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I'm very happy with my Schwable Al Grounder.

Product information "Al Grounder"
Crossover for E-SUV and touring bikes
true all-round capabilities for use on roads, dirt track and easy trails. With its unique tread design, it runs quietly and quickly on asphalt while providing sufficient stability on unpaved surfaces. Equipped with the DOUBLE DEFENSE construction and Addix Compound, Al Grounder achieves a high puncture resistance and an optimal balance between low rolling resistance and sufficient grip.

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[sc00ter]

Not 100% on subject but I have Specialized Carless Whisper tires on my 20" cargo bike and they (Specialized) make great tires. Very durable, nice grip in all conditions and great puncture resistance. Just noticed Specialized tires mentioned above and giving my 2cents.

 

[Cybersnow]

Thanks, am transitioning locations but will check all of these out. Wife’s bike is 27.5x2.1” but the company claims you can go to 1.5“ ok but 2.0” is touchy. My bike is the 27.5x4” tired bike. I am not having as much trouble as the wife.

 

[PedalUma]

Tyre Size Chart

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[PedalUma]

They are 584/50's and in the gravel/adventure area.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

Not 100% on subject but I have Specialized Carless Whisper tires on my 20" cargo bike and they (Specialized) make great tires. Very durable, nice grip in all conditions and great puncture resistance. Just noticed Specialized tires mentioned above and giving my 2cents.

Cool song too.

 

[sc00ter]

Cool song to

When we were teenagers a bunch of us (6 dummies) on bmx bikes went to a friends house. While he was out of his room we went looking for girly magazines and found a Bon Jovi 7800 Fahrenheit cassette and clowned him to tears. He finally yelled "I don't care what you guys say, I like Bon Jovi!". We clowned him some more and started to leave. On the way to my house I looked at everyone and said "I like Duran Duran.", someone else admitted to liking Depeche Mode. Another ABBA. Another said WHAM. Village People. You get the idea. We were all metal heads. All of us came out of the music closet that day and started trading this forbidden fruit. We never let Bon Jovi's biggest fan in our club though. We STILL clown him to this day if we see him!

BUT, for those in the know. Bon Jovi's biggest fan knew of Celtic Frost putting out the Cold Lake album before we did! He refused to listen to them ever again. I forgive Celtic Frost for that album and still love everything Tom G. Warrior releases AND I have Cold Lake on CD (Though I found it at a pawn shop for a $5).

 

[Slaphappygamer]

I like Duran Duran. Their bassist is cool. I also like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lamb of God, Primus, Busta Rhymes, Stick Figure, and more. Music is my religion.

 

[PedalUma]

Off the tire track, Bon Jovi's dad was a hair stylist. That is where it all started. Hair first. Duran sounded all studio but they actually had musicians that could perform at a top level live.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

Dubside of The Moon

Most musicians perform at top level when on cocaine.



Did you think there were only 2 sides of The Moon?

 

[Rexlion]

I switched to a set of WTB Vulpine (not "S") gravel tires and they seem to do well on most road surfaces including short, shallow patches of loose sand. Probably not for beach sand, though.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Late to this thread.

• Schwalbe Johnny Watts 365 27.5 x 2.35
• Schwalbe G-One Allround 27.5 x 2.25

The issue Cybersnow with the e-bike of narrower 27.5" tyres is the 2.0 - 2.2" width is quite unusual there. Tyres in that range are either narrower or wider than your requirement.

 

[Cybersnow]

Definitely going with Johnny Watts on the 27.7x4 bike. The tires on her bike is currently 27.5x2,1. I did find a 2.15 tire in Schwalbe Big Ben that should be better than the slick she is currently riding. But for now the bikes are parked in the barn and the batteries are stored in the house as we are prepping for more snow.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Definitely going with Johnny Watts on the 27.7x4 bike. The tires on her bike is currently 27.5x2,1. I did find a 2.15 tire in Schwalbe Big Ben that should be better than the slick she is currently riding. But for now the bikes are parked in the barn and the batteries are stored in the house as we are prepping for more snow.

I found the Johnny Watts 356 dangerous for any type of spirited riding on pavement. They break traction easily and quickly without warning and I found myself in a slide often with aggressive braking as well.
Same situations and the Al Grounder feels confidently planted. Trade off.. The JW were a little better off road.
If you are beach cruiser riding on pavement... JW may be ok.
ymmv

 

[Nvreloader]

There don't seem to be much choice with wider tires in the 3" > 4" sized tires,
either knobby or street seem to be the most common........
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