Replacing My Schwalbe G-One Tires?

[MrLibraryMan]

I've owned my new Trek Allant+ 7S since January 2021, and I enjoy riding it every day only on smooth roads (asphalt and concrete) in my neighborhood and nearby neighborhoods. Each ride is about 9 miles traveling on dry surfaces that are hilly and with some streets that are quite steep in northern San Diego. I'm a careful rider who doesn't do any tricks like skidding or hitting pot holes or curbs. Every four days when I charge my battery, I top off my tires just a few pound of pressure to keep my tires somewhat hard (maximum 54 psi as per Schwalbe for my G-One All Round RG tires that came with my Trek Allant).

With 1,971 miles on my ebike, I'm noticing some wear on the nubby tread (topside in contrast to the sides) of my Schwalbe G-One tires. I don't know if Schwalbe or my Trek shop would see the wear as unusual or not for a warranty replacement or credit for new tires. But with a bike that is not even a year old, I'm wondering if anyone on the forum sees this as unusual wear or simply normal wear. At what point should tires be replaced?

Thanks!

 

[Deacon Blues]

Wearing more in the center part of the tire is normal.

 

[MrLibraryMan]

Wearing more in the center part of the tire is normal.

But should it be only about an eighth of an inch remaining on the top side, more than half than what left on the sides of the tire? And at what point should I think about getting new tires?

 

[Deacon Blues]

When you ride you're riding on the center of the tire, not the sides, so the center will wear faster. It's very different wear when compared to a car tire.
I would suspect that wen the center knobby is worn flat it's time for a new tire. If you start to get flats it's also a sign that it's time to replace your tire.

Since you only ride on the road I'd recommend, when you replace your tires, that you go with a tire with a smoother tread pattern. Depending on the new tire it could decrease your rolling resistance, increase your speed, and be quieter.

 

[opimax]

My rear is worn out, same bike,2500 or so miles, Same wear pattern, all paved surfaces,I would say normal. I still have issues with the drive train since the 2nd month, pedal turns 1/2 way around chain moves but nothing happens while cruising, I think the gear cluster turns but something is slipping after that, the free wheel part? Another thread for this…normal wear I think on the tire

If you are only on pavement I agree get pavement tires to replace your as they wear out

 

[Deacon Blues]

MrLibraryMan, what size is your tire?

 

[MrLibraryMan]

MrLibraryMan, what size is your tire?

27.5 x 2.25”.

I wonder if the Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus would be a good tire to consider as a replacement. I somehow got the feeling that Trek didn’t want to put their very best components, including tires, into this bike model to keep profits high. Any thoughts?

 

[MrLibraryMan]

Libman, forward or aft tyre on the pic.

Your pressure is to high.

Powerfully Lee had a front tyre explode probably from over inflation.

Rear tire in photo.
Tire pressure is just within specs of the manufacturer.

 

[MrLibraryMan]

Sorry did I miss something?

I don't see anything unusual

The nubs on the top side of the tire are approximately an eighth of an inch whereas the sides of the tire are more than twice the depth. To me, I’m thinking that it could be premature wear. Or I could be wrong. That’s why I’m asking other Trek owners if they’ve experienced this with their Allant bikes.

 

[pmcdonald]

27.5 x 2.25”.

I wonder if the Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus would be a good tire to consider as a replacement. I somehow got the feeling that Trek didn’t want to put their very best components, including tires, into this bike model to keep profits high. Any thoughts?

They're certainly at the durable end of the spectrum. I've got about 8,000 km on my non-E Marathon Pluses, with a few thousand left on the tread. You'll feel the difference though. They'll feel a lot deader and heavier compared to the G-Ones. Still, very suitable tyre for your type of riding.

Any flats with the G-Ones? I've just gone the other way and shifted from Marathons to G-Ones.

 

[gringo]

Wear looks pretty typical for 2k miles to me. Looks like they still have some life in them.... maybe another 1k-2k.

Bike tires wear faster than car tires, but they are also a lot lighter than car tires.

 

[rbeckert]

I've owned my new Trek Allant+ 7S since January 2021, and I enjoy riding it every day only on smooth roads (asphalt and concrete) in my neighborhood and nearby neighborhoods. Each ride is about 9 miles traveling on dry surfaces that are hilly and with some streets that are quite steep in northern San Diego. I'm a careful rider who doesn't do any tricks like skidding or hitting pot holes or curbs. Every four days when I charge my battery, I top off my tires just a few pound of pressure to keep my tires somewhat hard (maximum 54 psi as per Schwalbe for my G-One All Round RG tires that came with my Trek Allant).

With 1,971 miles on my ebike, I'm noticing some wear on the nubby tread (topside in contrast to the sides) of my Schwalbe G-One tires. I don't know if Schwalbe or my Trek shop would see the wear as unusual or not for a warranty replacement or credit for new tires. But with a bike that is not even a year old, I'm wondering if anyone on the forum sees this as unusual wear or simply normal wear. At what point should tires be replaced?

Thanks!

Same bike, same tires here. I have 1,600 miles on them and they are wearing just like yours.

 

[arcom]

Not that I have much experience with ebike tire wear compared to analogs’, but the pictured wear seems normal. One question comes to mind, however, and that is why such an ”aggressive” tread for a tire that spends most, if no all, its time on paved roads?

 

[Bicyclista]

I've had Schalbe G-Ones on my Haibike eMtn bike. They were good on pavement and OK off-road. The wear on your tires, @MrLibraryMan, looks normal. When I had a devastating puncture by a sharp piece of metal lying on the road, I went back to Schwalbe Nobby Nics because they are grippier off-road, although not as good on pavement as the G-Ones. I think I rode my G-Ones for over 2,000 miles, but I was not keeping score.

 

[Nwtravler]

Switched to Continental Top Contact and never looked back. Faster, smoother, enjoyable.

 

[MrLibraryMan]

Same bike, same tires here. I have 1,600 miles on them and they are wearing just like yours.

Thanks!

 

[MrLibraryMan]

They're certainly at the durable end of the spectrum. I've got about 8,000 km on my non-E Marathon Pluses, with a few thousand left on the tread. You'll feel the difference though. They'll feel a lot deader and heavier compared to the G-Ones. Still, very suitable tyre for your type of riding.

Any flats with the G-Ones? I've just gone the other way and shifted from Marathons to G-Ones.

No flats. Why did you change to the G-Ones?

 

[MrLibraryMan]

Not that I have much experience with ebike tire wear compared to analogs’, but the pictured wear seems normal. One question comes to mind, however, and that is why such an ”aggressive” tread for a tire that spends most, if no all, its time on paved roads?

These are the tires that come standard on this bike.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Not to suggest anything to anyone but...

A Schwalbe Smart Sam, installed on my Vado on September 17th, 2020. It has accumulated at least 6,000 km since. Thoughts?

 

[pmcdonald]

No flats. Why did you change to the G-Ones?

I'm venturing onto gravel more and the Marathons were out of their depth. Plus I wanted to try a tyre with some character and feeling. (I got the G-One R's)