Hi all, I'm hoping this is in the right forum section?

 

Does anyone use solid tyres (Tannus?) to prevent the dreaded P word? Any opinions on them, or opinions why not to use them, or any good alternative to (help) prevent punctures?

 

Thanks!

Hi all, I'm hoping this is in the right forum section?

 

Does anyone use solid tyres (Tannus?) to prevent the dreaded P word? Any opinions on them, or opinions why not to use them, or any good alternative to (help) prevent punctures?

 

Thanks!

Haven't used them, but like you, was interested in the idea many years ago.

 

After plenty of research, I decided against it, as air in tyres performs an important role in keeping the tyre in contact with the road. Also, it provides comfort for the rider and helps prevent shock from damaging key components.

 

Take a look at Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres, coupled with Slime inner tubes, if you want a highly puncture resistant solution.

Edited March 13, 20179 yr by Fordulike

Haven't used them, but like you, was interested in the idea many years ago.

 

After plenty of research, I decided against it, as air in tyres performs an important role in keeping the tyre in contact with the road. Also, it provides comfort for the rider and helps prevent shock from damaging key components.

 

Take a look at Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres, coupled with Slime inner tubes, if you want a highly puncture resistant solution.

..... I got solid tubes for a Viscount touring bike some 30 + years ago , still on and still occasionally used , obviously no punctures , but the bike jars as there is less suspension.

Thanks yes I guess that's what I expected, no air cushion is probably not a great idea!

Thanks yes I guess that's what I expected, no air cushion is probably not a great idea!

Take a look at this thread from Endless Sphere, to help you make your mind up:

 

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=86959

I use tubeless tyres on my MTB, it works well but you need to keep fluid in them.

 

I would never use solid tyres on a bike, unless you'd like it to feel like something from the 17th century!

I use tubeless tyres on my MTB, it works well but you need to keep fluid in them.

 

I would never use solid tyres on a bike, unless you'd like it to feel like something from the 17th century!

 

... It's not quite that bad. It is about 30 years ago when i had these solid tubes in my hands, but I recall that there was some give in them.. it would have been a cellular foam structure, slightly deformable and then recover. The bike on which they are fitted is still in use, .. intermittent summer use, and I will need to replace the tyres soon. So 30 years without a puncture is that a record