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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: RobertL on July 27, 2013, 08:13:42 PM

Title: Is 3,000 miles too early for a tyre change?
Post by: RobertL on July 27, 2013, 08:13:42 PM

Quite pleased with the Conti Contact Sport set which were supplied by Thorn - very good urban, not sure they would handle anything but the lightest/smoothest of trails, but a very nice confident ride on tarmac. The rear tyre is starting to exhibit some bumpiness which then smooths out while riding - I can't detect a bulge but wondering when I should consider a new set. Only one puncture (touch wood) and now over 2,000 miles on them. I previously used Supreme or Marathon +, but for commuting was impressed with these tyres.

Title: Re: Is 3,000 miles too early for a tyre change?
Post by: jags on July 27, 2013, 08:51:11 PM

if it were me i would change them get a new set and fold the older tyre under your saddle ;)
the new tyres will feel great.

Title: Re: Is 3,000 miles too early for a tyre change?
Post by: RobertL on July 27, 2013, 09:58:18 PM

Ordered a new set, but they were not stocked at sjs - had to track them down via a search

Title: Re: Is 3,000 miles too early for a tyre change?
Post by: jags on July 27, 2013, 10:06:11 PM

have you tryed bike discount great prices on gear.