what tires for the rain bike?

[AngryScientist]

Seems like NJ is experiencing a typical PNW winter. Warm enough for me to ride outside, but wet wet wet. This saturday is predicted to be 63 degrees and rain. that's pretty antitypical for NJ in January.

anyway, my rain bike seems to be getting more miles this year, and needs some new rubber.

currently running a gatorskin in the rear, because, well....rear flats when it's coldish and wet are a major downer, but the gator doesnt really ride all that well.

are vittoria corsa controls the new go-to for the rain bike; or...?

[Hilltopperny]

Gravel king slicks, Conti 4 seasons and Vittoria Corsa g+ are what I have tried for regular rain/foul weather with no major complaints other than side wall wear on the Corsas.


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[AngryScientist]

I'm actually going to be overhauling this bike this week. last time i rode it, the drivetrain sounded super crunchy, and the bar tape is almost gone. time for some refreshing of wear items and some new rubber.

i think the vittorias are going to get the nod.

[Hilltopperny]

They ride really nice and I honestly only had one flat on my first ride with them. A very sharp piece of glass that would have likely done the same on any other tire. There is also panaracer pasela tour guard.


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[MURDERF4CE]

Pasela PT/Protite

[FlashUNC]

Corsa Controls are where it's at.

[Pinned]

Can you fit a 30c tire? If so I would choose the Schwalbe G-One Speed.

[R3awak3n]

I am running gravel king SKs on the rain bike and they have been pretty good but I am wishing for no thread and bit better rolling resistance. I think tubeless is a must for rain tires I am starting to find and my next set I will set up tubeless (I would set these up tubeless but travel bike and don't want to mess with sealant in the travel bag but might as well do it and just deal with it).

[ltwtsculler91]

Corsa Controls. Fast, puncture resistant, and I have yet to ride a road tire that grips as well in the wet.

One of my teammates swears by them after winning a rain drenched crit on them last spring, and after getting caught in the rain on my Bedford with controls, I can see why. Next move is going to be switching my winter beater ALR from Zipp Tangente speeds to Corsa Controls in 28 once I kill these Zipps (which are GREAT and cheap for a fast rolling summer tire that can hold up to training)

[jtakeda]

Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

Gravel king slicks, Conti 4 seasons and Vittoria Corsa g+ are what I have tried for regular rain/foul weather with no major complaints other than side wall wear on the Corsas.


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I like 4 seasons a lot but they’re expensive so I use gravel King slick

[Mzilliox]

corsa controls are dope

Gravel kings always a good choice

Im pretty tempted by the Schwalbe offerings as mentioned above, and will be trying one of them next for the all road, rain bike thing.

[mass_biker]

Loving this tire - currently rocking the 28c and recently got the 32c to try.

[Burning Pines]

I like gravel kings but the tread is thin and I’ve gotten a lot of slices/punctures on various versions. Best if you can run them tubeless.

[avalonracing]

I used to run Gatorskins in the winter, they were tough but they really do ride like bricks. I didn't realize it until I stopped using them. So I started riding GP4000 II in the winter and I found that they weren't any less tough, just a lot smoother riding and sticker. I have some 5000s that I'm about to put on. I hope they are as flat-resistant.

[Veloo]

My Schwalbe Kojaks have not let me down.