[lacofdfireman]

Looking for a good tire... What do you recommend?

What's a good tire since I need to replace mine? What do you recommend?

 

[Kerry Irons]

Wide rubber

Well I pulled the trigger and bought a "NEW" to me anyways Scott CR1 full Dura-Ace for $1800 off of craigslist.. I need to throw some new rubber on it and am curious what people like? I haven't ridden for along time and am kinda out of the loop so to speak.. I am 6'4 and 250lbs right now and need some good tires.. What do you recommend?

You'll get recommendations for all kinds of brands/models. Everybody has some favorites, and the fact that the range of preferences is wide suggests that you won't go wrong with any tire across a comparable price point. Since you didn't express interest in any particular features (flat resistance, durability, rolling resistance, etc.) the main recommendation for someone of your weight is to get the largest tires that will fit in your frame. For that bike, it's probably 25 mm.

PS - I'm a Continental fan

 

[bikerjulio]

I think 28 mm might fit too. try 25mm conti gatorskins front & 28mm rear. at around 90/100 psi.

 

[lacofdfireman]

You'll get recommendations for all kinds of brands/models. Everybody has some favorites, and the fact that the range of preferences is wide suggests that you won't go wrong with any tire across a comparable price point. Since you didn't express interest in any particular features (flat resistance, durability, rolling resistance, etc.) the main recommendation for someone of your weight is to get the largest tires that will fit in your frame. For that bike, it's probably 25 mm.

PS - I'm a Continental fan

Thanks Kerry, what Continental is your choice. I am not a racer. Looking for something for training and something durable...

 

[Kerry Irons]

Choices

Thanks Kerry, what Continental is your choice. I am not a racer. Looking for something for training and something durable...

I use GP4000, but maybe Gatorskins would serve you well. That said, the key bit of advice I left out before was to choose based on color and price - there's really not enough difference in tires (at a given price point) to warrant any amount of hard thinking. Look for sales and closeouts. People are always raving about how such and such a tire is "the next big thing" and how they can't wait to get their hands on the newest model. IME, not so much. It's mostly marketing hype.

 

[BetweenRides]

I'm 6'2", similar weight to you. I've been riding Conti GP4000s for a while, GP3000 for years before that along with many other brands. GP4000s is the best tire I've ever used. I ride 23's with no issues, but I'm going to try 25's next time I buy tires.

 

[Opus51569]

I've had very good luck thus far with Michelin Krylions. I ride them on some truly awful roads and thus far they have held up very well. I have to say, though, I've heard nothing but good things about the Conti Ultra Gatorskins particularly in terms of durability and resistance to flats.

 

[Richard]

I've had very good luck thus far with Michelin Krylions. I ride them on some truly awful roads and thus far they have held up very well. I have to say, though, I've heard nothing but good things about the Conti Ultra Gatorskins particularly in terms of durability and resistance to flats.

+1. On both counts. The Gatorskins would probably ride a bit harsher than the Michelins, but at 250 lbs., I doubt the OP would notice.

But for a combination of ride (almost as good as my Pro Races), grip, flat resistance, and durability, in my decades of riding I've yet to find a better all around tire than the Krylion.

P.S. To the OP, regardless of your final choice, run the biggest tire that will clear your frame and fork.

 

[jd3]

I'm the same weight range as you. I run Vredestein Fortezza Tri Comps, 23mm on one bike and 25mm on another. I put 125 in the rear and 115 in the front. Vredestein recomends this tire at 145, I just can't bring myself to do that. These tires last very long, resist flats, handle well and are comfortable.

 

[drdiaboloco]

I'm about your weight and can recommend the Gatorskins... Though not over any other tire, as I have no experience with any other tire built in this millennium.

Good tire, I've had no flats and they are pretty well universally well-reviewed.

Get 'em from PBK if you want to save some shekels, and by that I mean HALF the price of Performance (as a f'rinstance).

 

[JustTooBig]

Kerry is right on the money. I'm still a bit heavier than you (for now), and I've got about 30 yrs experience buying tires. The Conti GP4000 -- in 25 width -- is my choice for everyday training tire. Gatorskins may be a bit tougher and have some more puncture resistance, but I really like the compund that the 4000's use. You'll likely be happy with either one.

 

[Midgetman]

GP 4000s, Michelin Carbon (I think they are now called Kyrillion), and ProRace are all good tires. For me (210lb) they work even on cobblestone and occasional off-pavement sections. I use 23mm tires @ 120psi.

 

[PlatyPius]

Serfas SECA tires are pretty good.
I love the Michelin Pro Race 2s, which aren't available any longer. (That's what is on my CR1 - I had hoarded a pair)
Michelin Lithion 700x25.
Veloflex Pave. They don't last very long, but man do they ride nice (Open tubulars).

I know I'm the odd guy here, but I can't stand Gatorskin tires. They're too damn stiff in the sidewall and have horrible road-feel. Which completely negates the reason for buying a bike like the CR1, IMO.

 

[pennstater]

I have Gatorskins on a Lynskey which I use in the rain, dark or packed gravel trails. The Gatorskins have held up extremely well on my 24 mile each way commute through New York City. Downside is they are harsh, and don't roll well. I greatly preferred the performance of the Michelin PR3s on my Look but found I wore out the rear after about 1,500 miles (I am also 250 lbs) and was too prone to flats. Recently because of a good deal changed the PR3s to GP4000s all black which are supposedly different than the colored versions and have to say my initial evaluation is positive. They appear less prone to small cuts and seem to be wearing less quickly with only a negligible or zero change in performance compared to the PR3s. I am running the GP4000s in 25 with 125 in the rear and 115 in the front.

If you want durability the Gatorskins are probably the way to go. If you want a good combination of performance and durability try the GP4000s.

Commuting early season in the dark and wet with the Gatorskins helped in conditioning. When I switched to the PR3s I felt like I had a motor assist climbing hills.

 

[Mel Erickson]

Staying with the Continental theme, I like the Grand Prix 4Season. Duraskin sidewalls, better puncture resistance, all season tread, supple casing, pretty light, good all season tire as the name implies.

 

[Fordy]

Good price point too

+1 on the Vreds....I ride them at 130 psi.

 

[Allez Rouge]

Another vote for Michelin Krylions. I've been riding them on one of my two road bikes for about four years now (the other bike is still on Continental Ultras). Until last year I was in the 240 lbs range so I rode 25s at maximum recommended pressure. Now I weigh ~170 but I'm on the same tires, albeit at a lower pressure.

 

[nightfend]

700x25c Michelin Krylion. That's my recommendation for a durable, but still relatively fast tire.

 

[maximum15]

second the krylions

I rode the 23 width at a high weight of 245# with no issues, but have since switched to 25width even though the weight is down enough I don't need the wider width. These are the most flat resistant tire I have owned and they ride quite well too. I think I am averaging about 3K miles on the rear. I have yet to throw one away due to cuts. This could be more luck than tire performance, but it is another positive in my book.

 

[Mr. Versatile]

Like almost everyone else my suggestions are Michelin Krylions 25s or Continental Gatorskins 25s. Can't go wrong with either one.