What tpi is better for Road driving with alot of Debris?
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Nova Haibike
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Generally, tires that have a casing with higher threads per inch are lighter, and lighter tires are thinner...thus more susceptible to flats. But you cannot really look at it in isolation; you also have to consider the construction of the casing, the thickness of the tread, and if there is any puncture protection layer. On top of that, there are now tubeless tires, where sealant becomes part of the equation.
Do they make tubeless tires for Fatbiles now
indianajo
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I find thick off road tread tires get a lot less flats than thin road tread tires. I use them even though I ride on road. Those shreds of truck tire with the wires sticking up are vicious! I can usually get 1500-2000 miles without a flat. I replace them when they look thin; I really don't like changing flats on the road.
I have found slime tubes to be a non-advantage. When the tire is thin, glass metal shards and wires poke holes in it. I carry heavy loads so I run maximum rated pressure in my 1.9" to 2.1" tires. I find generic (schwinn) tubes last about the same as others.
I'm using Kenda tires from the LBS, so I don't have to have tires shipped in folded up. Those rolled up tires in a box sold at the discount store were a complete disaster - they tend to pop off the rim and let the tube squeeze out.
My new cargo bike came with thin road tires, I left them on. They were white, looked really good. At about 700 miles after 6 months of riding, the rear one had a flat. I ditched the front one 2 months later because the tread pattern looked thin in the middle.
I have found slime tubes to be a non-advantage. When the tire is thin, glass metal shards and wires poke holes in it. I carry heavy loads so I run maximum rated pressure in my 1.9" to 2.1" tires. I find generic (schwinn) tubes last about the same as others.
I'm using Kenda tires from the LBS, so I don't have to have tires shipped in folded up. Those rolled up tires in a box sold at the discount store were a complete disaster - they tend to pop off the rim and let the tube squeeze out.
My new cargo bike came with thin road tires, I left them on. They were white, looked really good. At about 700 miles after 6 months of riding, the rear one had a flat. I ditched the front one 2 months later because the tread pattern looked thin in the middle.
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larry-new
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When road riding (it's all I do), I can see every pebble and miss most. Anything larger, I'm going to avoid. Riding on the road vs. on the debris filled shoulder takes skill and experience, picking the right routes, a mirror and an ability to stay straight as an arrow when necessary. I would add being highly visible and keeping safe...not always easy.
Tires need all the help they can get...on a racing bike, one can reach down with a padded glove and wipe both moving tires. On larger tires, inner and outer liners and flat stop liquid is a must in my opinion. High quality tires and tubes. Did I mention tpi? No, because I don't know anything about it.
Tires need all the help they can get...on a racing bike, one can reach down with a padded glove and wipe both moving tires. On larger tires, inner and outer liners and flat stop liquid is a must in my opinion. High quality tires and tubes. Did I mention tpi? No, because I don't know anything about it.
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