is there such a thing as puncture proof tyres? Just had two thornes in my back tyre, had to use a pair of pilars to get them out!! They are scwallbie tyres (don't think I spelt that correctly) but I can remember a friend fitting some Kevlar strips inside the tyres of his bike some years ago and he never got a puncture. Can anyone suggest a good tyre?

 

Kev

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/images/stans-solution-styre-sealant-rutland-cycling.jpg?maxheight=1200

you need tyres with puncture protection layer like Schwalbe Marathon Plus:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/schwalbe-marathon-plus-road-tyre-smart-guard/rp-prod24544?gs=1

 

The kevlar armoured tyres give some protection, mainly against potholes and glass, but not enough against thorns.

You need extra 3-mm thick and hard rubber for that.

 

I wouldn't use those strips that go inside the tyres. they cause more punctures than they save.

There are various routes to reducing your tyre vulnerability from punctures.

 

My choice is the same as that to which Trex has drawn attention. Other methods tend to be messy and/or less reliable than their manufacturers' claims.

 

Tom

+1 for the Marathon Plus tyre.

Over 13'000 miles puncture free so far on mine.

I run 700x35c Maraton Plus Tours and slime tubes. Haven't had to fix a puncture in over 3,500 miles of riding. Money well spent.

I also agree with the recommendations for marathon plus tyres. However, a wee word of warning - they are not the best on cornering. A softer side wall and compound gives better grip when turning. YMMV. I like the pluses, and have never had a puncture with them, but have bust my collarbone due to pluses and a patch of diesel on a roundabout.

 

 

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I also agree with the recommendations for marathon plus tyres. However, a wee word of warning - they are not the best on cornering. A softer side wall and compound gives better grip when turning. YMMV. I like the pluses, and have never had a puncture with them, but have bust my collarbone due to pluses and a patch of diesel on a roundabout.

 

 

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I have to agree with the cornering traction. The continentals that were on the bike originally were slightly better. They were also much more prone to puncture due to the softer rubber. I got use to it. My boy racer days are far behind me

I've also found Schwalbe Marathons to be the best insurance against punctures too.

 

I also tried the internal reinforcing strips, but they are tricky to fit without pinching the tube, and they give no protection to the sidewall.

 

Having said that, the only time I've had a puncture with a Marathon was also in the sidewall, but it was an extreme situation with a very long thorn, as shown in the photo.

 

Country lanes are now often plagued by tractor mounted hedgecutters, which leave a carpet of short clippings with half inch thorn spikes, which hold them perfectly to pierce the sidewalls. It does also go to show that they've never gone through my Schwalbe treads though.

I've had a thorn go through the tread of a Marathon plus BUT, it was so long it punctured both sides of tube. I only discoverd that as I got the bike out to ride, so I had got home with the thorn in place .

Likewise I was knobbled by a thorn in the side of a Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus. I only noticed the next day when I found the tyre was flat.

I must admit I did ride off road through a part of woods that's recently been trimmed. Never been through that area before ( nor likely too again! ) I went back in that shed today and tyre was flat again, I missed one of the punctures so that's 3 patches!!!!

What do people think of the sticky patches, the type you don't need glue??

I must admit I did ride off road through a part of woods that's recently been trimmed. Never been through that area before ( nor likely too again! ) I went back in that shed today and tyre was flat again, I missed one of the punctures so that's 3 patches!!!!

What do people think of the sticky patches, the type you don't need glue??

 

They work. I have used the Halfords own brand and they are ok

Help!

I have a Mongoose Electric MTB fitted with 26"x4" Juggernaut Sports tubed tyres.

I have only done 60 miles and experienced my first puncture, I ride on farmland trails and tracks.

To mend the puncture I poured in a bottle of Slime and also did the same in the front tyre as insurance.

The puncture was quite severe as soon as I inflated it by compressor , it went down.

The Slime has worked, but in 30 years with a Dawes MTB on narrower rims I never had a puncture.Are there any 26x4 tyres that are less liable to punctures than the Juggernauts?

 

For interest,we have punctures in large tractor tyres caused by thorns, and a lot of farmers have sealant put into their tyres.

Nothing to do with puncture proof - but a very useful way of dealing with them:

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/product-news/rubena-introduces-bicycle-inner-tube-can-fitted-without-removing-wheel-133637

 

I've used one myself (and now carry a spare), together with CO2, and it definitely saved the day.

Theses might be worth looking at if you have a mtb bike http://ebike-mtb.com/en/kenda-announces-tyres-for-e-mountainbikes/

I've tried most tyres, last being smart sams with stans liquid. Still received punctures in between knobbly bits. Went to Marathons mtb plus with stans and so far so good.

The problem is my size of tyre,26"x4".

Not a lot available in that size that is puncture resistant.

Stans

I'm using Slime, what is the difference?

I actually want more resilient tyres and/or tubes.

I'm using Slime, what is the difference?

I actually want more resilient tyres and/or tubes.

 

Was wondering the same thing myself.... :-\

I wouldn't use those strips that go inside the tyres. they cause more punctures than they save.

 

What problems have you had with them D8veh, and others?

The reason I ask is because I recently came across a pair for nothing & have fitted them in 2 of my rear motor ebikes, though haven't yet done enough miles on either to properly evaluate them. Time will tell...

 

Regards, Mark

What problems have you had with them D8veh, and others?

The reason I ask is because I recently came across a pair for nothing & have fitted them in 2 of my rear motor ebikes, though haven't yet done enough miles on either to properly evaluate them. Time will tell...

 

Regards, Mark

I've had a positive, albeit rather limited experience with tyre inserts.

 

I used to experience a puncture every couple of weeks, but since fitting liners to my main ride about 18 months ago, have only had one. The puncture was caused by a meaty 2" thorn that penetrated right through the liner.

 

When I fitted the tyre liners, I used an abrasive to taper the ends as to minimise their profile and the wear effect on the inner tube as others have experienced. I don't know how effective this measure was, but I've been happy with my puncture rate since fitting them.

I've had a positive, albeit rather limited experience with tyre inserts.

 

I used to experience a puncture every couple of weeks, but since fitting liners to my main ride about 18 months ago, have only had one. The puncture was caused by a meaty 2" thorn that penetrated right through the liner.

 

When I fitted the tyre liners, I used an abrasive to taper the ends as to minimise their profile and the wear effect on the inner tube as others have experienced. I don't know how effective this measure was, but I've been happy with my puncture rate since fitting them.

 

Thanks for your reply Dan. 18 months is long enough to make an informed opinion

Useful tip re tapering the ends, so will have a look at doing that before I do many more miles.

Cheers, Mark