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Tyres: Easy rolling, traction & puncture protection for any surface
The tyres influence the ride feel of a bicycle unlike any other component. They shape and influence grip and greatly influence how easily and comfortably a wheel rolls. The exact combination of low rolling resistance, low weight, high traction and good puncture protection looks slightly different for every application. Established manufacturers combine contradictory requirements with style and offer their sportive profiles in a range of variants; including folding tyres, wire mesh, with or without additional puncture protection and even with different rubber mixtures. However, your first consideration before buying a tyre should be selecting the correct size for your bike, i.e. the wheel diameter and the tyre width that can be used in the frame and the fork. This is usually indicated either in inches (29 x 2.25) or as ETRO in millimetres (56 - 622).

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Wheel Size in inches

  • 29+ 1
  • 29 14
  • 27,5 19
  • 26 12
  • 24 3
  • 20 1
  • 16 1
  • 28 54
  • 27.5+" 1

Tire width in mm

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Build

  • Folding tyre 69
  • Clincher tyre 31
  • Tubular tyre 6
  • Winter tyres 2

Features

  • Puncture protection 55
  • Tubeless-Ready 54
  • Light puncture protection 20
  • Reflective stripes 17
  • Skin/tan wall 6
  • Self-adhesive 3
  • Wide Trail Carcass 3
  • With valve recess 3
  • Winter profile 2
  • Whitewall 1

Series

  • Continental Argotal 2
  • Continental Contact 4
  • Continental Cross King 5
  • Continental Double Fighter 3
  • Continental Gator 1
  • Continental Grand Prix 2
  • Continental Mountain King 1
  • Continental Race King 1
  • Continental Ride 9
  • Continental Ruban 2
  • Continental Terra Trail 1
  • Hutchinson Taipan 1
  • Maxxis Ardent 1
  • Maxxis Detonator 1
  • Maxxis Dissector 1
  • Maxxis DTH 1
  • Maxxis Minion 3
  • Maxxis M-Tread 1
  • Maxxis Velocita 1
  • Maxxis WetScream 1
  • Michelin Country 1
  • Panaracer Gravelking 3
  • Panaracer Pasela 3
  • Peaty's X Chris King 12
  • Pirelli Cinturato 6
  • Pirelli P ZERO 4
  • Pirelli Scorpion 4
  • Schwalbe Big Betty 1
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus 2
  • Schwalbe Racing Ralph 1
  • Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2
  • Vittoria Corsa 2
  • Vittoria Corsa Control 1
  • Vittoria Corsa Speed 3
  • Vittoria Rubino Pro 1
  • WTB ByWay 4
  • WTB Cross Boss 2
  • WTB Nano 1
  • WTB Raddler 2
  • WTB Resolute 2
  • WTB Riddler 1
  • WTB ThickSlick 1
  • WTB Venture 4
  • WTB Vigilante 1

Colour

  • beige
  • yellow
  • grey
  • green
  • orange
  • pink
  • brown
  • red
  • purple
  • blue
  • white
  • black
  • transparent
  • turqouise
  • gold
  • silver
  • colorful

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Continental GrandPrix 5000 Folding Tyre 700x25C black/brown
Continental GrandPrix 5000 Folding Tyre 700x25C black/brown black/brown
Continental
GrandPrix 5000 Folding Tyre 700x25C black/brown
£66.99
  • Versions: 25-622 | 700x25c
Tannus Armour Tyre Insert for 26x1.60-1.90"
Tannus Armour Tyre Insert for 26x1.60-1.90"
Tannus
Armour Tyre Insert for 26x1.60-1.90"
£34.99
PEPI'S TIRE NOODLE Rokk Line Anti-Pinch-Flat Insert 26" L
PEPI'S TIRE NOODLE Rokk Line Anti-Pinch-Flat Insert 26" L
PEPI'S TIRE NOODLE
Rokk Line Anti-Pinch-Flat Insert 26" L
£64.99
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre Sport 24" Reflex
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre Sport 24" Reflex
Continental
Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre Sport 24" Reflex
£18.99
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SCHWALBE Marathon Plus MTB Performance SmartGuard Clincher Tyre 26x2.10" Reflex
SCHWALBE Marathon Plus MTB Performance SmartGuard Clincher Tyre 26x2.10" Reflex
SCHWALBE
Marathon Plus MTB Performance SmartGuard Clincher Tyre 26x2.10" Reflex
£43.99
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Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre Sports 24"
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre Sports 24"
Continental
Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre Sports 24"
£15.99
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Continental Contact Plus Clincher Tyre 27.5x1 1/2" SafetyPlus Breaker Reflex
Continental Contact Plus Clincher Tyre 27.5x1 1/2" SafetyPlus Breaker Reflex
Continental
Contact Plus Clincher Tyre 27.5x1 1/2" SafetyPlus Breaker Reflex
£40.99
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Continental GrandPrix 5000 Folding Tyre 28x1.10" black/black skin
Continental GrandPrix 5000 Folding Tyre 28x1.10" black/black skin black/black skin
Continental
GrandPrix 5000 Folding Tyre 28x1.10" black/black skin
£66.99
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Vittoria Barzo Folding Tyre 29x2.25" Graphene+ TLR anthracite
Vittoria Barzo Folding Tyre 29x2.25" Graphene+ TLR anthracite anthracite
Vittoria
Barzo Folding Tyre 29x2.25" Graphene+ TLR anthracite
£30.99
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Classic Folding Tyre 700x40C TLR black/para
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Classic Folding Tyre 700x40C TLR black/para black/para
Pirelli
Cinturato Gravel M Classic Folding Tyre 700x40C TLR black/para
£62.99
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Maxxis Detonator Folding Tyre 700x32C black
Maxxis Detonator Folding Tyre 700x32C black black
Maxxis
Detonator Folding Tyre 700x32C black
£30.99
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Hutchinson Taipan Folding Tyre 26x2.10" TLR
Hutchinson Taipan Folding Tyre 26x2.10" TLR
Hutchinson
Taipan Folding Tyre 26x2.10" TLR
£40.99
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Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.60" E-25 Reflex grey
Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.60" E-25 Reflex grey grey
Continental
Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.60" E-25 Reflex grey
£22.99
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Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1 3/8x1 5/8" E-25 Reflex creme
Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1 3/8x1 5/8" E-25 Reflex creme creme
Continental
Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1 3/8x1 5/8" E-25 Reflex creme
£22.99
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Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.75" Reflex E-25 brown
Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.75" Reflex E-25 brown brown
Continental
Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.75" Reflex E-25 brown
£22.99
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Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1 3/8x1 5/8" E-25 Reflex grey
Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1 3/8x1 5/8" E-25 Reflex grey grey
Continental
Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1 3/8x1 5/8" E-25 Reflex grey
£22.99
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Continental Contact Urban Clincher Tyre 26x2.00" Reflex E-50 SafetyPro black/black
Continental Contact Urban Clincher Tyre 26x2.00" Reflex E-50 SafetyPro black/black black/black
Continental
Contact Urban Clincher Tyre 26x2.00" Reflex E-50 SafetyPro black/black
£31.99
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Continental Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 26x2.30" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 26x2.30" black black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 26x2.30" black
£35.99
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Continental Gatorskin Folding Tyre 700x23C DuraSkin black
Continental Gatorskin Folding Tyre 700x23C DuraSkin black black
Continental
Gatorskin Folding Tyre 700x23C DuraSkin black
£50.99
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Continental Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 27.5x2.20" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 27.5x2.20" black black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 27.5x2.20" black
£35.99
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Continental RIDE City Clincher Tyre 26x1.75" E-25 Reflex grey
Continental RIDE City Clincher Tyre 26x1.75" E-25 Reflex grey grey
Continental
RIDE City Clincher Tyre 26x1.75" E-25 Reflex grey
£22.99
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Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 24x1.75" black/white
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 24x1.75" black/white black/white
Continental
Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 24x1.75" black/white
£15.99
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Vittoria Open Corsa CX III Folding Tyre 700x25C black
Vittoria Open Corsa CX III Folding Tyre 700x25C black black
Vittoria
Open Corsa CX III Folding Tyre 700x25C black
£44.99
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WTB Nano Folding Tyre 700x40C TCS Light Fast Rolling black/light brown
WTB Nano Folding Tyre 700x40C TCS Light Fast Rolling black/light brown black/light brown
WTB
Nano Folding Tyre 700x40C TCS Light Fast Rolling black/light brown
£51.99
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Pirelli P Zero Road Folding Tyre 700x28C black
Pirelli P Zero Road Folding Tyre 700x28C black black
Pirelli
P Zero Road Folding Tyre 700x28C black
£44.99
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Continental Terra Trail ProTection Folding Tyre 700x40C TLR beige
Continental Terra Trail ProTection Folding Tyre 700x40C TLR beige beige
Continental
Terra Trail ProTection Folding Tyre 700x40C TLR beige
£57.99
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Vittoria Barzo Folding Tyre 27.5x2.35" TLR Graphene 2.0
Vittoria Barzo Folding Tyre 27.5x2.35" TLR Graphene 2.0
Vittoria
Barzo Folding Tyre 27.5x2.35" TLR Graphene 2.0
£52.99
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Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.40" Reflex E-25 brown
Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.40" Reflex E-25 brown brown
Continental
Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.40" Reflex E-25 brown
£22.99
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Continental Race King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 29x2.20" black
Continental Race King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 29x2.20" black black
Continental
Race King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 29x2.20" black
£35.99
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SCHWALBE Marathon Plus MTB Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.35" Performance E-50 Addix Reflex SmartGuard
SCHWALBE Marathon Plus MTB Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.35" Performance E-50 Addix Reflex SmartGuard
SCHWALBE
Marathon Plus MTB Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.35" Performance E-50 Addix Reflex SmartGuard
£43.99
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Pirelli Cinturato Velo Folding Tyre 700x28C TLR black
Pirelli Cinturato Velo Folding Tyre 700x28C TLR black black
Pirelli
Cinturato Velo Folding Tyre 700x28C TLR black
£66.99
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Continental Cross King ShieldWall Folding Tyre 29x2.20" PureGrip E-25 TR black
Continental Cross King ShieldWall Folding Tyre 29x2.20" PureGrip E-25 TR black black
Continental
Cross King ShieldWall Folding Tyre 29x2.20" PureGrip E-25 TR black
£35.99
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WTB Venture Folding Tyre 700x40C Road TCS black
WTB Venture Folding Tyre 700x40C Road TCS black black
WTB
Venture Folding Tyre 700x40C Road TCS black
£51.99
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Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.60" E-25 Reflex creme
Continental Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.60" E-25 Reflex creme creme
Continental
Ride City Clincher Tyre 28x1.60" E-25 Reflex creme
£22.99
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Pirelli P Zero Road Folding Tyre 700x26C black
Pirelli P Zero Road Folding Tyre 700x26C black black
Pirelli
P Zero Road Folding Tyre 700x26C black
£44.99
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WTB Byway Folding Tyre 650x47B Road TCS black
WTB Byway Folding Tyre 650x47B Road TCS black black
WTB
Byway Folding Tyre 650x47B Road TCS black
£51.99
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Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Tyre 27.5x2.60" EXO+ TR 3C MaxxTerra black
Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Tyre 27.5x2.60" EXO+ TR 3C MaxxTerra black black
Maxxis
Minion DHF Folding Tyre 27.5x2.60" EXO+ TR 3C MaxxTerra black
£69.99
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Maxxis DTH Folding Tyre 26x2.15" black
Maxxis DTH Folding Tyre 26x2.15" black black
Maxxis
DTH Folding Tyre 26x2.15" black
£34.99
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Pirelli Cinturato Velo Folding Tyre 700x26C TLR black
Pirelli Cinturato Velo Folding Tyre 700x26C TLR black black
Pirelli
Cinturato Velo Folding Tyre 700x26C TLR black
£66.99
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WTB Resolute Folding Tyre 650x42B TCS Light Fast Rolling black/tan
WTB Resolute Folding Tyre 650x42B TCS Light Fast Rolling black/tan black/tan
WTB
Resolute Folding Tyre 650x42B TCS Light Fast Rolling black/tan
£51.99
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Panaracer Pasela ProTite Folding Tyre 700x35C black/black
Panaracer Pasela ProTite Folding Tyre 700x35C black/black black/black
Panaracer
Pasela ProTite Folding Tyre 700x35C black/black
£36.99
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Continental Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
£35.99
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Continental Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 27.5x2.30" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 27.5x2.30" black black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 27.5x2.30" black
£35.99
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Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27.5x1.50" black/black
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27.5x1.50" black/black black/black
Continental
Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27.5x1.50" black/black
£22.99
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Vittoria Rubino Pro Folding Tyre 700x25C black/yellow
Vittoria Rubino Pro Folding Tyre 700x25C black/yellow black/yellow
Vittoria
Rubino Pro Folding Tyre 700x25C black/yellow
£36.99
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Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Tyre 29x2.50" DH TR 3C MaxxGrip black
Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Tyre 29x2.50" DH TR 3C MaxxGrip black black
Maxxis
Minion DHF Folding Tyre 29x2.50" DH TR 3C MaxxGrip black
£71.99
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Vittoria Corsa Speed Folding Tyre 28x1.00" black
Vittoria Corsa Speed Folding Tyre 28x1.00" black black
Vittoria
Corsa Speed Folding Tyre 28x1.00" black
£63.99
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Michelin Country Trail Folding Tyre 26x2.00" black
Michelin Country Trail Folding Tyre 26x2.00" black black
Michelin
Country Trail Folding Tyre 26x2.00" black
£25.99
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Best bike tyres | Online cycling shop Bikester.co.uk

When it comes to finding the right bike tyre, cyclists have a tough decision to make: should they prioritise rolling resistance, traction, weight or puncture protection? All of these factors can lead to very different riding behaviour.

The differences are hidden in the details and should be adapted to the individual needs of each rider. For example, trekking bikers require tyres with low rolling resistance and optimum safety. On the other hand, racing cyclists need the right balance of high grip, cornering and light weight. In short, finding the best tyre for you isn’t easy, which is why Continental, Schwalbe, Mavic et al. offer special tyres for every application. However, only you yourself can decide whether a tyre is right for you.

Bicycle tyres

Tyre construction

A bicycle tyre consists of three different components: the carcass, the bead core and the tread. The bead core is made of steel wire and acts as a stiffening element for a secure fit of the tyre on the rim. Only in the case of folding tyres is the bead core flexible.

The carcass is made from nylon and contains up to 120 threads per inch to ensure a firm grip and easy rolling. The value of TPI (Threads per Inch) or EPI (Ends per Inch) indicates how many steel threads per inch of fabric were used. A value of 120 promises the best running properties for a bicycle tyre, but the many thin nylon threads also increase its susceptibility to punctures. The optimum is either 50 or 67 TPI.

The tread is applied to the carcass. This consists of textile and rubber given its profile during vulcanisation in the furnace. In order to minimise the risk of a puncture, many manufacturers offer puncture protection inserts in their tyres. However, since this additional layer is also associated with a higher weight of the tyre, puncture pads are usually left out of racing bike tyres.

Rubber mixtures

The exact rubber mixture is also important as it affects the running resistance, durability, adhesion to the substrate and the wear of the profile. Manufacturers i.e. SCHWALBE, Continental, try to produce the optimal tyre with different mixes for every requirement, with the following components in the rubber compound:

  • Rubber (both natural and synthetic)
  • Fillers such as carbon black or chalk
  • Oils and greases as plasticisers
  • Vulcanising agent, usually sulfur
  • Dyes
  • Aging agents

MTB tyres have a rather firm rubber compound which provides sufficient stability even on rough terrain. Racing bicycles often have two sets of tyres, including one for rainy conditions which is accordingly soft in order to achieve the best possible adhesion. It is, of course, important to note that a sophisticated and highly-tested rubber mixture can be quite expensive, but also promises significantly longer running performance and better riding comfort.

Bike tyre types

There are three different types of tyre to consider:

  • Clincher tyres are the standard and offer a good compromise between stability, safety and weight
  • Tubular tyres come without wire reinforcement and are glued directly into the rim. They are much lighter, but they are more vulnerable to punctures
  • Tubeless tyres are by far the lightest. Here the rim and the tyre seal each other off. However, the disadvantage is that special rims and tyres are necessary for this type of bicycle tyre
  • Bike typres profile

    It’s important to select the right profile for your terrain. Racing bikes usually have tyres with very little profile, because they are ridden on smooth roads and cause little rolling resistance. MTB tyres are heavily profiled to create as large a surface as possible on the mostly rough terrain. This is important in order to transfer steering or braking forces and to make the bicycle controllable.

    If, however, a mixture of road and off-road driving is likely, it’s worth looking for an all-round tyre that combines the advantages of both types of tyres – with a profile-less centre and a profiled outer side.

    Wear of your bike tyres

    There are a variety of factors that will affect the wear and tear of your tyre:

    • What is the terrain? A bicycle tyre lasts longer on a smooth road than on rocky terrain
    • What weather is the tyre exposed to? Rain, snow, cold, but also the sun and heat strongly influence how long a bicycle tyre lasts
    • How fast is the driving style? In the case of fast cornering and hard braking manoeuvres, the tyre is subjected to a high load
    • What is the tyre pressure? Under inflated tyres wear heavily

    Conventional bicycle tyres have a mileage of 2,000-5,000 kilometres, but there are also tyres that are designed for durability and can withstand damage between 5,000-16,000 kilometres. It’s important that a tyre is quickly replaced if there’s any doubt as to whether it’s still intact. The tyre should be replaced at the latest when the anti-puncture protection or the carcass threads become visible on the tread. In addition, it’s necessary to check the side walls of the tyres at regular intervals, as these can often tear apart due to strong lateral loads such as fast cornering or too little tyre pressure.