Most puncture resistant tire?

[veloman]

I picked up a small nail today, went all the way through the tire (MIchelin City Protek) and My Tuffy liner. What's the best puncture resistant bike tire? (26") Would a Schwalbe Marathon help?

It's this one area of town that I go through often that I"m sure is where I picked up the staple last time too. Such messy debris on the road with construction.

I just don't get how a nail can stick straight up on a road?


At least I was only a mile from home when it was flat after coming out of the grocery store. Rode it halfway then walked.

 

[bionx 1954]

I have been using Schwalbe Marathon Plus for 4 years with about 15,000 KM on my bikes, and NEVER HAD A FLAT. For 2012 Schwalbe has a new line designed for Ebikes called Energizer, and Energizer Plus, and Energizer Pro . They offer puncture resistance, low rolling friction, suitable for speed of 50 KM/HR, and long life. I have ordered 2 sets ( Energizer Plus )to check them out.

 

[Ykick]

I just don't get how a nail can stick straight up on a road?

Front tire rolls over it and kicks it up at perfect angle to spear the rear tire.

I've tried it all (Marathon's too) and nothing will prevent some road debris damage. All I know to do is use a sealant to slow leak and be prepared to patch flats.

 

[neptronix]

A nail sticking up like that would have probably stuck into a car tire.. also, would have prolly popped a motorcycle tire too.

Now if you only had one of these...

 

[veloman]

Actually, I just replaced the tube and checked the tire liner and didn't see a puncture in it. I think it went through near the side and just missed the liner. Who knows if it would have stopped the nail. The liner didn't stop the staple a few a months ago though.

I was looking at the Energizer ebike series. I would try one out on my rear if I could buy them for a reasonable price. But honestly, a decent 2" wide tire has no problem handling 30mph endlessly. I mean, my tiny 1" road tires don't fall apart when descending mtns at 50mph.... It's more about puncture resistance and decent rolling resistance and grip.

On the front, I've been using a Specialized Nimbus 1.5" for the last 3400 miles. Never a flat, just lots of little glass stuck in the tread, so I pick it out every once in a while. The tire will wear out from glass cuts way before actual tread wearing away. Not much weight on the front, especially with my position on the bike.


I just hate to carry a heavy crescent wrench to remove the rear wheel in the case of a flat. They should be so rare that it's not worth carrying. But if I get a flat 10 miles out, that will suck...

 

[neptronix]

How about 4 pounds of rubber. I don't think i'll be having much problems with glass on the race bike..

 

[veloman]

Yeah dude, that is serious tread. But you should be riding that given the power you have there. If you're in the 35+wh/mile category, running moped tires makes a lot more sense.

 

[Ykick]

With practice 95% of time you don't need to take the wheel off to patch a tube. When something like a nail, screw, staple, etc., is kicked up at just the right angle, ain't nothing gonna stop it. Makes good sales pitch though.

Motorcycle tires are sturdier but not immune as I've had 7 puncture flats on large street bikes in my 30 years riding. Fortunately, the last couple were on my GL with mags and tubeless tires so simply a matter of plugging it and made it home.

When I explore ride with eBike always carry the patch kit, irons and small air comp.

 

[veloman]

With practice 95% of time you don't need to take the wheel off to patch a tube. When something like a nail, screw, staple, etc., is kicked up at just the right angle, ain't nothing gonna stop it. Makes good sales pitch though.

Motorcycle tires are sturdier but not immune as I've had 7 puncture flats on large street bikes in my 30 years riding. Fortunately, the last couple were on my GL with mags and tubeless tires so simply a matter of plugging it and made it home.

When I explore ride with eBike always carry the patch kit, irons and small air comp.

I can't believe I never thought of just patching the tube and leaving everything on the bike! Wow. That would work fine. I patch old tubes all the time. They even have those glueless patches with work instantly (not sure how great they are past getting you home). Thanks Ykick!

 

[atom1025]

I had zero luck with the peel and stick patches. I even cleaned and prepped the area to patch at home. No matter what I tried the air pressure would find its way from under the patch. Avoid skabs.

 

[bionx 1954]

Every Bicycle Tire. Com has excellent prices on Scwalbe tires. I bought 4 Schwalbe Energizer Plus tires for $ 135.00 including shipping. The Schwalbe site sells them around $ 40.00 each plus shipping

 

[parajared]

I have had zero luck with 2x thick, kevlar, tire liners, slime, or tire patches. A good setup is to have a 2x thick slime, carry a pump a tire removal tool (or a thick key on your key ring ) and a patch kit. With this setup you will only have to replace a flat every now and then.

My best setup however has been Bell no-mor flats foam inserts. You can get them from Wal-Mart for $20 an insert.

 

[chroot]

I never had flat tire on the Hookworm 26x2.5" with the puncture resistant liner and a heavy duty tube. Still running since 2 years *knock the wood*