Road Tyre Advice

['Dale]

I'm guessing front wheel gets more punctures due to it being "first" to go over the objects?

The weight bearing wheel / rear works very hard and is often more susceptible to debris

[iamStewart]

Hey guys,

 

Thanks for all your input and advice. I ended up going with the Gatorskins. CWC had an awesome deal on them, taking them for my first spin tomorrow/Saturday. Will definitely be an improvement on the Ultra Sports.

[Super J]

i have serious issues with any Conti, not so much the tread area but more the sidewall, they always get cut there.....

do your self a favour, get a set of Vredenstien, really great value for money and the sidewalls are very thick!

[nikki]

Never been fond on Conti. Have always and will always use Vredenstein. Hardly ever have punctures and I ride a LOT

[eddy]

If you are suddenly getting regular punctures it is most likely due to one of three causes:

 

The object that punctured the first tube is still embedded in the tyre and keeps doing its thing;

Your rim tape has slipped and your spoke holes are puncturing the tube;

Your pump gauge is over reading and you are getting pinch flats;

You are pinching the tube when you aeat the tyre.

 

 

Have you determined what the punctures look like and whether they are in a consistent position. Always the first step.

[iamStewart]

If you are suddenly getting regular punctures it is most likely due to one of three causes:

 

The object that punctured the first tube is still embedded in the tyre and keeps doing its thing;

Your rim tape has slipped and your spoke holes are puncturing the tube;

Your pump gauge is over reading and you are getting pinch flats;

You are pinching the tube when you aeat the tyre.

 

 

Have you determined what the punctures look like and whether they are in a consistent position. Always the first step.

 

I did determine what it was. It was glass and sharp stones. Always made sure of all the things you mentioned - Conti Ultra Sport just aren't very durable tyres.