Replacing wheels? Check out top 5 tyre brands for bikes (2024)

FAQs

How many miles should a bicycle tyre last? ›

A common question is: How long do Hybrid or Road tires last? The conventional wisdom is that your road bike tires last anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 miles. High-end (more expensive) tires should last at least 2,500 miles.

1. Michelin: Time-Tested Quality. Michelin is a top tire brand that has been around for over 100 years, and they've certainly earned their reputation for producing high-quality tires. Michelin tires are known for their durability, safety, and performance.

→ Look for visible signs of ageing such as cracks on the sides or shoulder or the central tread. This applies to both the front bike tyre as well as the rear one. → If you notice your bike tyres are wearing out faster on one side while the other side is doing fine, it is time to get alert.

Start slowly and use gentle acceleration and braking, as well as low lean angles. Gradually increase the demands on the tyres until you get used to their performance. We recommend at least 100 km for this process. This applies to all our motorcycle and scooter tyres.

Tires and tubes should be stored in a dark, cool, ventilated area. Heat, UV light, Ozone, and time degrade the rubber compound. The tires keep their performance level for about three years.

But recent research has proven wider tires to be faster and more comfortable in most situations. As a result, 700c x 25mm and 700c x 28mm are now the most common road tire sizes; many riders prefer even wider widths of 30mm or 32mm.

All our research shows that wide tires roll as fast or faster than narrow tires (if they use the same casing). How come that generations of cyclists believed that narrow tires are faster? The answer is simple: Narrow tires feel faster. They simulate the sensation of higher speed – without actually going faster.

If the tire rubber is extremely overused, the threads—fibers that make the backbone of the tire—can be exposed. When that happens, the tire is much more susceptible to tearing and puncture.

Common Bike Repair labor rates

Flat tire: New inner tube installed for $25, tube included; $20 if you bring us just the wheel. ​Inner tubes typically cost $8. Specialty tubes (extra long valves, odd sizes, thorn proof, etc.) may cost more.

How long do bike tubes last? ›

An inner tube, inside a bike tire and not exposed to high levels of ozone or petroleum fumes (or UV light), can easily last 10-20 years.

The twist in the inner tube, when inflated to high pressure, creases the inner tube, making the tube prone to failure at the focus of the twist.

Tubeless undeniably dominant

In a race that can often be affected by punctures, most riders have made the decision to run tubeless tyres. The lack of an inner tube that can get pinched on the cobbles greatly reduces the risk of getting a race-altering mechanical.

The short answer is yes, it does matter. The tyre brand you choose can have a significant impact on your driving experience and the safety of you, your passengers and other road users. There are many factors to consider when choosing a tyre brand, including performance, durability, and price.

The larger the tire is, the lower pressure you operate at and can keep the rim from banging on the ground, meaning more traction. This affects cornering, rolling resistance and overall traction as well as riding comfort.

A good all-round mountain bike tyre will have a relatively open tread pattern, a reasonably sized mid-tread and aggressive side knobs. This offers the ideal balance between grip and rolling resistance, without running the risk of the tyre becoming clogged up with mud in the wet.