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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 9
  • 27,5 11
  • 27 4
  • 26 28
  • 24 2
  • 22 2
  • 20 5
  • 16 2
  • 28 32
  • 27.5+" 1

Tire width in mm

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Build

  • Clincher tyre 50
  • Folding tyre 40
  • Winter tyres 12
  • Tubular tyre 5
  • Indoor training tyre 1

Features

  • Puncture protection 52
  • Tubeless-Ready 27
  • Reflective stripes 26
  • Light puncture protection 16
  • Studded 12
  • Winter profile 10
  • With dynamo running tread 10
  • Self-adhesive 4
  • Skin/tan wall 4
  • Wide Trail Carcass 4
  • simple construction 2
  • Whitewall 2
  • With valve recess 2

Series

  • Continental Competition 1
  • Continental Contact 5
  • Continental Cross King 6
  • Continental Double Fighter 4
  • Continental eRuban 1
  • Continental Gator 1
  • Continental Giro 1
  • Continental Grand Prix 3
  • Continental King 1
  • Continental Mountain King 1
  • Continental Race King 1
  • Continental Ride 6
  • Continental Sprinter 2
  • Continental Super Sport Plus 2
  • Hutchinson Taipan 1
  • Maxxis Ardent 1
  • Maxxis Forekaster 1
  • Maxxis High Roller 3
  • Maxxis HolyRoller 1
  • Maxxis Minion 5
  • Michelin City 1
  • Michelin Country 1
  • Michelin World Tour 1
  • Panaracer Driver 1
  • Panaracer Pasela 2
  • Schwalbe Billy Bonkers 2
  • Schwalbe Delta Cruiser 2
  • Schwalbe Durano 1
  • Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro 2
  • Schwalbe Insider 1
  • Schwalbe Little Joe 1
  • Schwalbe Magic Mary 1
  • Schwalbe Marathon 1
  • Schwalbe Marathon GT 1
  • Schwalbe Marathon Plus 8
  • Schwalbe One 2
  • Schwalbe Pro One 1
  • Schwalbe Rightrun 2
  • Schwalbe Smart Sam 2
  • Schwalbe Super Moto 1
  • Schwalbe Winter 2
  • Schwalbe X-ONE 1
  • Vittoria Corsa 2
  • Vittoria Corsa N.EXT 1
  • WTB Nano 1
  • WTB Raddler 1
  • WTB ThickSlick 1

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  • grey
  • green
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  • brown
  • red
  • blue
  • white
  • black
  • transparent
  • gold

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Continental Competition Tubular Tyre 28" Vectran Breaker
Continental Competition Tubular Tyre 28" Vectran Breaker
Continental
Competition Tubular Tyre 28" Vectran Breaker
£106.99
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  • Versions: 19-622 | 700x19C
Continental Contact Plus Clincher Tyre SafetyPlus Breaker 28" Reflex
Continental Contact Plus Clincher Tyre SafetyPlus Breaker 28" Reflex
Continental
Contact Plus Clincher Tyre SafetyPlus Breaker 28" Reflex
£40.99
  • Versions: 42-622 | 28x1,60"
Continental GatorSkin Clincher Tyre PolyX Breaker 28"
Continental GatorSkin Clincher Tyre PolyX Breaker 28"
Continental
GatorSkin Clincher Tyre PolyX Breaker 28"
£41.99
  • Versions: 28-622 | 700x28c
Continental Grand Prix Folding Tyre 28" black
Continental Grand Prix Folding Tyre 28" black
Continental
Grand Prix Folding Tyre 28" black
£40.99
  • Versions: 23-622 | 700x23c
Vittoria Mezcal III Folding Tyre 29x2.25" Graphene+ TLR anthracite
Vittoria Mezcal III Folding Tyre 29x2.25" Graphene+ TLR anthracite
Vittoria
Mezcal III Folding Tyre 29x2.25" Graphene+ TLR anthracite
£34.99
  • Versions: 29x2,25" | 57-622
Continental Super Sport Plus Clincher Tyre 700x23C black
Continental Super Sport Plus Clincher Tyre 700x23C black
Continental
Super Sport Plus Clincher Tyre 700x23C black
£25.99
  • Versions: 23-622 | 700x23c
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre 29x2.00" black
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre 29x2.00" black
Continental
Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre 29x2.00" black
£19.99
  • Versions: 50-622 | 29x2.0
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 26x1 3/8/1 1/2" black/white
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 26x1 3/8/1 1/2" black/white
Continental
Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 26x1 3/8/1 1/2" black/white
£20.99
  • Versions: 37-584 | 26,0x1,34/1,50"
Continental Giro Tubular Tyre 700x22C black/transparent skin
Continental Giro Tubular Tyre 700x22C black/transparent skin
Continental
Giro Tubular Tyre 700x22C black/transparent skin
£35.99
  • Versions: 22-622 | 700x22c
SCHWALBE Marathon Winter Plus Clincher Tyre Reflex 28x2.00" black
SCHWALBE Marathon Winter Plus Clincher Tyre Reflex 28x2.00" black
SCHWALBE
Marathon Winter Plus Clincher Tyre Reflex 28x2.00" black
£59.99
  • Versions: 50-622 | 28x20"
Continental Race King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
Continental Race King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
Continental
Race King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
£35.99
  • Versions: 55-559 | 26x2,2"
Continental Cross King Performance Clincher Tyre 26x2.3" E-25 black
Continental Cross King Performance Clincher Tyre 26x2.3" E-25 black
Continental
Cross King Performance Clincher Tyre 26x2.3" E-25 black
£22.99
  • Versions: 58-559 | 26x2,3"
SCHWALBE Insider Performance Folding Tyre 23-622 for Turbo Trainer
SCHWALBE Insider Performance Folding Tyre 23-622 for Turbo Trainer
SCHWALBE
Insider Performance Folding Tyre 23-622 for Turbo Trainer
£32.99
  • Versions: 23-622 | 700x23c
SCHWALBE Billy Bonkers Folding Tyre 20x2.00" Performance
SCHWALBE Billy Bonkers Folding Tyre 20x2.00" Performance
SCHWALBE
Billy Bonkers Folding Tyre 20x2.00" Performance
£31.99
  • Versions: 50-406 | 20x2.00"
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.00" Reflex black
Continental Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.00" Reflex black
Continental
Double Fighter III Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.00" Reflex black
£22.99
  • Versions: 50-584 | 27,5x2.0
Maxxis Minion DHF WT Folding Tyre 27.5x2.50" DualC TR EXO
Maxxis Minion DHF WT Folding Tyre 27.5x2.50" DualC TR EXO
Maxxis
Minion DHF WT Folding Tyre 27.5x2.50" DualC TR EXO
£53.99
  • Versions: 63-584 | 27,5x2,50
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27x1 3/8x1 1/2" black/black
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27x1 3/8x1 1/2" black/black
Continental
Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27x1 3/8x1 1/2" black/black
£20.99
  • Versions: 37-609 | 27x1 3/8x1 1/2
SCHWALBE Super Moto Performance Clincher Tyre 28x2.40" RaceGuard E-50 Addix Reflex black
SCHWALBE Super Moto Performance Clincher Tyre 28x2.40" RaceGuard E-50 Addix Reflex black
SCHWALBE
Super Moto Performance Clincher Tyre 28x2.40" RaceGuard E-50 Addix Reflex black
£39.99
  • Versions: 62-622 | 28x2,40"
SCHWALBE One Performance Folding Tyre 700x25C R-Guard Addix black
SCHWALBE One Performance Folding Tyre 700x25C R-Guard Addix black
SCHWALBE
One Performance Folding Tyre 700x25C R-Guard Addix black
£39.99
  • Versions: 25-622 | 700x25c
Michelin City'J Clincher Tyre 22x1 3/8" black/white
Michelin City'J Clincher Tyre 22x1 3/8" black/white
Michelin
City'J Clincher Tyre 22x1 3/8" black/white
£14.99
  • Versions: 37-490 | 550A
SCHWALBE Marathon Plus Tour Clincher Tyre 28x1.50" Performance E-50 Addix Reflex SmartGuard
SCHWALBE Marathon Plus Tour Clincher Tyre 28x1.50" Performance E-50 Addix Reflex SmartGuard
SCHWALBE
Marathon Plus Tour Clincher Tyre 28x1.50" Performance E-50 Addix Reflex SmartGuard
£39.99
  • Versions: 40-622 | 28x1.50"
Continental Contact Urban Clincher Tyre 20x1.25" Reflex E-50 SafetyPro black/black
Continental Contact Urban Clincher Tyre 20x1.25" Reflex E-50 SafetyPro black/black
Continental
Contact Urban Clincher Tyre 20x1.25" Reflex E-50 SafetyPro black/black
£29.99
  • Versions: 32-406 | 20x1,25"
Continental Cross King Performance Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.2" E-25 black
Continental Cross King Performance Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.2" E-25 black
Continental
Cross King Performance Clincher Tyre 27.5x2.2" E-25 black
£22.99
  • Versions: 55-584 | 27,5x2,2"
Maxxis Ardent Folding Tyre 26" DualC TR EXO black
Maxxis Ardent Folding Tyre 26" DualC TR EXO black
Maxxis
Ardent Folding Tyre 26" DualC TR EXO black
£48.99
  • Versions: 60-559 | 26x2.40
Maxxis HighRoller II Folding Tyre 27.5x2.30" 3C MaxxTerra TR EXO
Maxxis HighRoller II Folding Tyre 27.5x2.30" 3C MaxxTerra TR EXO
Maxxis
HighRoller II Folding Tyre 27.5x2.30" 3C MaxxTerra TR EXO
£66.99
  • Versions: 58-584 | 27.5x2.30
Continental TopContact II Folding Tyre 26x2.00" Reflex E-50 black
Continental TopContact II Folding Tyre 26x2.00" Reflex E-50 black
Continental
TopContact II Folding Tyre 26x2.00" Reflex E-50 black
£56.99
  • Versions: 50-559 | 26x2,00"
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
Continental
Cross King ShieldWall Folding Tyre 29x2.20" PureGrip E-25 TR black
£35.99
  • Versions: 55-622 | 29x2,2"
SCHWALBE Smart Sam Clincher Tyre 26x2.10" Addix Performance Raceguard Reflex black
SCHWALBE Smart Sam Clincher Tyre 26x2.10" Addix Performance Raceguard Reflex black
SCHWALBE
Smart Sam Clincher Tyre 26x2.10" Addix Performance Raceguard Reflex black
£33.99
  • Versions: 54-559 | 26x2.10"
Michelin WorldTour Clincher Tyre 35-584/650-35B black/transparent
Michelin WorldTour Clincher Tyre 35-584/650-35B black/transparent
Michelin
WorldTour Clincher Tyre 35-584/650-35B black/transparent
£12.99
  • Versions: 35-584 | 27.5x1.35"
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 26x2.30" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 26x2.30" black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.3 Folding Tyre 26x2.30" black
£35.99
  • Versions: 58-559 | 26x2,3"
Maxxis Forekaster Folding Tyre 29x2.40" TR Exo TLR black
Maxxis Forekaster Folding Tyre 29x2.40" TR Exo TLR black
Maxxis
Forekaster Folding Tyre 29x2.40" TR Exo TLR black
£52.99
  • Versions: 61-622 | 29x2.40"
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.0 Folding Tyre 26x2.00" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.0 Folding Tyre 26x2.00" black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.0 Folding Tyre 26x2.00" black
£35.99
  • Versions: 50-559 | 26x2"
SCHWALBE One Folding Tyre 700x30C R-Guard TLE Addix black
SCHWALBE One Folding Tyre 700x30C R-Guard TLE Addix black
SCHWALBE
One Folding Tyre 700x30C R-Guard TLE Addix black
£55.99
  • Versions: 30-622 | 700x30C
SCHWALBE Marathon GT 365 Performance Clincher Tyre 26x2.15" DualGuard E-50 Reflex black
SCHWALBE Marathon GT 365 Performance Clincher Tyre 26x2.15" DualGuard E-50 Reflex black
SCHWALBE
Marathon GT 365 Performance Clincher Tyre 26x2.15" DualGuard E-50 Reflex black
£39.99
  • Versions: 55-559 | 26x2,15"
Panaracer Pasela ProTite Folding Tyre 26x1.50" black/skinwall
Panaracer Pasela ProTite Folding Tyre 26x1.50" black/skinwall
Panaracer
Pasela ProTite Folding Tyre 26x1.50" black/skinwall
£41.99
  • Versions: 37-559 | 26x1.50"
SCHWALBE DeltaCruiser Plus Clincher Tyre 26x1 3/8" PunctureGuard E-25 Reflex black
SCHWALBE DeltaCruiser Plus Clincher Tyre 26x1 3/8" PunctureGuard E-25 Reflex black
SCHWALBE
DeltaCruiser Plus Clincher Tyre 26x1 3/8" PunctureGuard E-25 Reflex black
£23.99
  • Versions: 37-590 | 26x1 3/8"
Vittoria Corsa Folding Tyre 700x28C Graphene 2.0 black
Vittoria Corsa Folding Tyre 700x28C Graphene 2.0 black
Vittoria
Corsa Folding Tyre 700x28C Graphene 2.0 black
£55.99
  • Versions: 28-622 | 700x28
Maxxis HolyRoller Clincher Tyre 24x2.40" MaxxPro
Maxxis HolyRoller Clincher Tyre 24x2.40" MaxxPro
Maxxis
HolyRoller Clincher Tyre 24x2.40" MaxxPro
£31.99
  • Versions: 55-507 | 24x2.40
Vittoria Barzo Folding Tyre 27.5x2.25" Graphene 2.0 TLR
Vittoria Barzo Folding Tyre 27.5x2.25" Graphene 2.0 TLR
Vittoria
Barzo Folding Tyre 27.5x2.25" Graphene 2.0 TLR
£52.99
  • Versions: 27,5x2,25" | 57-584
WTB Nano Folding Tyre 700x40C TCS Light Fast Rolling black/light brown
WTB Nano Folding Tyre 700x40C TCS Light Fast Rolling black/light brown
WTB
Nano Folding Tyre 700x40C TCS Light Fast Rolling black/light brown
£51.99
  • Versions: 40-622 | 700x40c
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
Continental Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
Continental
Cross King II Performance 2.2 Folding Tyre 26x2.20" black
£35.99
  • Versions: 55-559 | 26x2,2"
Continental Contact Spike 240 Clincher Tyre 700x37C E-25 Reflex black
Continental Contact Spike 240 Clincher Tyre 700x37C E-25 Reflex black
Continental
Contact Spike 240 Clincher Tyre 700x37C E-25 Reflex black
£51.99
  • Versions: 37-622 | 28x1 3/8x1 5/8
Maxxis HighRoller II Clincher Tyre DHF DH 26x2.40" SuperTacky
Maxxis HighRoller II Clincher Tyre DHF DH 26x2.40" SuperTacky
Maxxis
HighRoller II Clincher Tyre DHF DH 26x2.40" SuperTacky
£57.99
  • Versions: 61-559 | 26x2.40
SCHWALBE Delta Cruiser Plus Active Clincher Tyre 28x1 1/2" PunctureG E-25 Green Reflex black
SCHWALBE Delta Cruiser Plus Active Clincher Tyre 28x1 1/2" PunctureG E-25 Green Reflex black
SCHWALBE
Delta Cruiser Plus Active Clincher Tyre 28x1 1/2" PunctureG E-25 Green Reflex black
£23.99
  • Versions: 40-635 | 28x1 1/2"
SCHWALBE Ice Spiker Pro Folding Tyre 27.5x2.60" Performance DD RaceGuard SnakeSkin TLE black
SCHWALBE Ice Spiker Pro Folding Tyre 27.5x2.60" Performance DD RaceGuard SnakeSkin TLE black
SCHWALBE
Ice Spiker Pro Folding Tyre 27.5x2.60" Performance DD RaceGuard SnakeSkin TLE black
£91.99
  • Versions: 65-584 | 27,5x2,60"
Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Tyre 27.5x2.50" 3C MaxxTerra TR EXO black
Maxxis Minion DHF Folding Tyre 27.5x2.50" 3C MaxxTerra TR EXO black
Maxxis
Minion DHF Folding Tyre 27.5x2.50" 3C MaxxTerra TR EXO black
£66.99
  • Versions: 63-584 | 27,5x2,50
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27x1 1/4" black/black
Continental Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27x1 1/4" black/black
Continental
Ride Tour Clincher Tyre 27x1 1/4" black/black
£20.99
  • Versions: 32-630 | 27x1 1/4"
Panaracer Driver Folding Tyre 26x2.10" ASB ZSG Natural TLR
Panaracer Driver Folding Tyre 26x2.10" ASB ZSG Natural TLR
Panaracer
Driver Folding Tyre 26x2.10" ASB ZSG Natural TLR
£34.99
  • Versions: 26x2,10" | 54-559

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.