Conti 4 Season Road Tyre

maklabouhlel · 23 Sep 2015 at 21:08

What's the difference between this and that?

Shamrock · 23 Sep 2015 at 21:13

The cheaper "OE" version probably won't have the proper packaging (which you will bin/recycle anyway).

topgun06 · 23 Sep 2015 at 21:23

Yep, no difference apart from packaging. Good tyre!

maklabouhlel · 24 Sep 2015 at 05:48

I see more people opting for 28mm. I'm about 85kg and ride 25mm on normal roads. My road bike has clearance for 28mm, will they be any better?

Shamrock · 24 Sep 2015 at 08:20

Have a 28mm rear and 25mm front for the pro look. :cool:

FrenchTart · 24 Sep 2015 at 08:22

I've actually been tempted by a 28mm rear to go with my 25mm front. Shame my mudguards wouldn't like it :/

randomshenans · 24 Sep 2015 at 09:36

Sod that, 23s all round for the win.

FrenchTart · 24 Sep 2015 at 09:39

25s I could agree with but 23s are like riding on concrete. You'll go faster and be more comfortable on 25s

randomshenans · 24 Sep 2015 at 09:43

Faster you say? I would have thought you'd be faster on 23s as less on the road? Might grab some 25s and give them a whirl.

FrenchTart · 24 Sep 2015 at 09:53

There are a few articles around that talk about tyre deformation and rolling resistance. I'm a bit busy to dig them out atm but they're kind of interesting/geeky reads. Bottom line though is that there are lots of benefits and few, if any, downsides.

Shamrock · 24 Sep 2015 at 09:55

It's all marginal and certainly won't affect any of our riding! 25mm tyres have lower rolling resistance than 23mm but are also less aero.

25mm tyres run at appropriate pressures for your weight is probably the best all round for comfort and performance.

Although, 23mm front and 25mm rear for the Pro look. :cool:

FrenchTart · 24 Sep 2015 at 09:59

Shamrock said:
It's all marginal and certainly won't affect any of our riding! 25mm tyres have lower rolling resistance than 23mm but are also less aero.

25mm tyres run at appropriate pressures for your weight is probably the best all round for comfort and performance.

Although, 23mm front and 25mm rear for the Pro look.

I had that setup a little while ago due to being lazy about swapping out my front 23mm. I did prefer the way it looked but there's definitely less road buzz with 25mm on the the front

As you say, there's not a huge amount in it regarding performance and as such it makes sense to get something comfortable.