Schwalbe Johnny Watts (and other Schwalbe SUV tyres) User Club

[DiggyGun]

I have changed my JWs to the Marathon Plus MTBs.

So far, so good. Tyre noise on roads is minimal (can’t hear anything above the engine noise) and grip on loose stuff is very good.

Appearance wise, very similar to the JWs and very pleased with them.

 

[AvalancheRun]

PSA: These are on sale today, along with some other Schwalbe tires.

 

[smorgasbord]

PSA: These are on sale today, along with some other Schwalbe tires.

On sale where?

 

[AvalancheRun]

On sale where?

Direct from their site: https://www.schwalbetires.com/e-bike-tires

Side note: I saw Scott bikes specs the Johnny Watts with tan walls (I love that look). Not sure where those can be purchased though.

 

[fooferdoggie]

I accidentally bought the non tubeless version of the Schwalbe Marathon Almotion and it worked one rim well the ride was great. but with a tube in it its nothing fantastic. so I bought the tubeless version rides like a whole different tire it rides like a marathon plus. trying a Teravail Rampart Light & Supple Tire feels better then any tire we had on the tandem that was actually tubeless.

 

[smorgasbord]

I have the 27.5 x 2.8 original JWs. They've been great, but it looks like that size isn't offered in the newer version. I really want that extra width.
I did find one source for the originals, but at $100 a pop I'm hoping for something better priced. I won't need new tires until next summer is my guess, but having the new versions not support the 2.8 width is concerning to me.
Suggestions, including alternatives, welcome.

 

[smorgasbord]

The Eddy Currents look good if I was exclusively off road, but my riding is a mix of pavement and trails and I like the smooth running of the Johnny Watts.

 

[smorgasbord]

I found them for $65 shipped.

How long do tires last in storage?

 

[TrevorB]

I wouldn't worry about an expire date on bike tire. Heavily trailer tire YES where blowout is possibility.

 

[smorgasbord]

Zoom in and you will see expiration date on the tire.

I looked at 3 of our tires and couldn't find anything that looks like a date. This marking appears to be in the same location as your date:

All 3 tires have the same marking.


Anyway, since the new JWs aren't made in the size I want, I'm going to order these since while the ones we have will be fine for this season, I doubt they'll make it through next season.

 

[peterh_nz]

I looked at 3 of our tires and couldn't find anything that looks like a date.

March 2019?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

March 2019?

It makes sense. I had a look at my Schwalbe winter tyres and it read "Made in Indonesia 1907". In my opinion, bicycle tyres have a long shelf life, and they get worn by riding before the rubber becomes very old itself.

 

[smorgasbord]

It makes sense. I had a look at my Schwalbe winter tyres and it read "Made in Indonesia 1907". In my opinion, bicycle tyres have a long shelf life, and they get worn by riding before the rubber becomes very old itself.

1907?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

1907?

July 2019?

 

[DTCsjoerd]

Does anyone know if the JW 365's are more noisey than the normal JW's? The thread seems very different from the OG JW's, it also doesn't mention "whisper-quiet" on the product page.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Does anyone know if the JW 365's are more noisey than the normal JW's? The thread seems very different from the OG JW's, it also doesn't mention "whisper-quiet" on the product page.

According to my brother, JWs are totally silent while JW365s are "whisper noisy" or almost non audible.

 

[California Flash]

Very quiet tire. Excellent in winter. See my post on December 8, 2022.

 

[DTCsjoerd]

Thanks guys, i just ordered the normal JW's. Do they grip decently on wet pavement?

 

[California Flash]

I called Schwalbe.....they said the normal JW's are not as grippy as the 365's but should be fine in the wet. The 365 is more grippy because it needs to remain more flexible in lower temps.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Thanks guys, i just ordered the normal JW's. Do they grip decently on wet pavement?

Yes. However, be careful below 10 C, as regular JWs are proven to slip on a cold wet pavement.

JW365s are not the warm season tyres but are even capable of riding in snow.

My brother (background) making circles on a snowy off-road surface to warm up (JW365)