dogman dan said:Awesome you live where you can ride that many miles before you cut the tire on nails, glass, sharp metal, etc. Several times I had brand new tires slashed in the first 10 miles. Once in a half a mile.
I bought a lot of tires that would last about 2000 miles, once in a while Id actually wear one out.
I replaced rear (I use a wider tire for comfort) a few months ago. The wider Marathon tires are rated for only 65lbs vs 85 for thinner tires I use in front.ccihon said:Did the rear tire wear similarly? Curious if wear is due to front tire alignment, at least in part? My trike fronts seem to wear faster than rear, which is counter to wear on a two wheel bike.
Most of my riding is around my community (I use my trike like others use their golf-carts) and local paved bike trails. Lots of paved bike trails and golf cart lanes. I have never had a flat with these tires.....that said I should have tossed these tires at about 2500 miles. The "greenguard" material that provides puncture protection makes for a pretty slippery ride when it becomes exposed.dogman dan said:Awesome you live where you can ride that many miles before you cut the tire on nails, glass, sharp metal, etc. Several times I had brand new tires slashed in the first 10 miles. Once in a half a mile.
I bought a lot of tires that would last about 2000 miles, once in a while Id actually wear one out.
ZeroEm said:Running Schwalbe Marathon Plus on the fronts 20 x 1.35. Have over 5000 miles on them. Have 100 miles after rotating them L to R and R to L.
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Have tweaked the toe-in and feels close if not right.
Could show the rear tire it was put on when the trike was put together. It does not show this much ware may get another 5000+ out of it.
Yes, that is one of the tradeoffs, for sure.goatman said:good til you nail the brakes hard,lose traction and start sliding
markz said:No flats at all?
ZeroEm said:Running Schwalbe Marathon Plus on the fronts 20 x 1.35. Have over 5000 miles on them. Have 100 miles after rotating them L to R and R to L.
5000a.jpg
5000b.jpg
5000c.jpg
Have tweaked the toe-in and feels close if not right.
Could show the rear tire it was put on when the trike was put together. It does not show this much ware may get another 5000+ out of it.
by Eastwood » Oct 21 2021 2:42pm
You sure got your moneys worth out of those old tires!
by 99t4 » Oct 21 2021 3:34pm
In my experience, Schwalbe Marathon Plus are extremely long-wearing tires. Good puncture resistance as well. Pay for peace of mind. Not sure of the rolling resistance.
by goatman » Oct 21 2021 5:07pm
good til you nail the brakes hard,lose traction and start sliding
by markz » Oct 21 2021 7:28pm
No flats at all?