srdavo
Well-Known Member
The last 3 bicycle tires I have replaced, all died the same death.
The side walls wore out. I had miles of tread remaining. No dry rot or cracking.
the tires were
* Kenda k-rad 24 X 2.30 (30-80 psi)
* Kenda Kwest 20 X 1.5 (100 psi)
* Maxxis Holy Roller 20 X 1.95 (60 psi)
the fabric on the sidewalls of these tires is thin & very pliable.
I am running a pair of Bell, 'flat blocker' tires (26 X 1.175, 40-60 psi) on one of my bikes....the sidewalls on these are so stiff, I have to use soapy water for lube & use tire levers to put on & take off of rims!
with these Bell tires, I had a flat one evening, pulling a trailer full of groceries.... no tools...almost dark....no lights...had to get home. I motored home, 2miles, slowly.....with no damage to the tire, or rim. (the slime tube was ripped beyond repair, being the cause of the flat in the 1st place) The sidewalls are tiff enough to hold me up, while flat.
I'd think the Kenda & maxxis tires would hold up better??
any thoughts?
The side walls wore out. I had miles of tread remaining. No dry rot or cracking.
the tires were
* Kenda k-rad 24 X 2.30 (30-80 psi)
* Kenda Kwest 20 X 1.5 (100 psi)
* Maxxis Holy Roller 20 X 1.95 (60 psi)
the fabric on the sidewalls of these tires is thin & very pliable.
I am running a pair of Bell, 'flat blocker' tires (26 X 1.175, 40-60 psi) on one of my bikes....the sidewalls on these are so stiff, I have to use soapy water for lube & use tire levers to put on & take off of rims!
with these Bell tires, I had a flat one evening, pulling a trailer full of groceries.... no tools...almost dark....no lights...had to get home. I motored home, 2miles, slowly.....with no damage to the tire, or rim. (the slime tube was ripped beyond repair, being the cause of the flat in the 1st place) The sidewalls are tiff enough to hold me up, while flat.
I'd think the Kenda & maxxis tires would hold up better??
any thoughts?