Need new tyres, how much should i spend ?

Hey

My road tyres are on their last legs, just wondering for anyone in sydney, how much should I be looking at spending, and do you have any brand recommendations? they are for training and saturday racing so I want something pretty decent as I ride 6 days a week.

ta

 

www.probikekit.com have a pretty good deal on Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres at the moment .. $40 each, including an inner tube. I haven't used them yet myself (I'll pick up a set once my current tyres are worn out) but have heard some pretty good things about them.

Other tyres I've heard good things about are:
Continental Grand Prix 3000
Michelin Pro Race

 

And based here in Australia we can offer:
Vittoria Tecno Twin tread 23mm foldup (gr/blk) 2 tyres with 2 OEm presta tubes $60
Vittoria Courier 23mm foldup 2 tyres with 2 oem presta tubes $60
Vittoria Courier wire 23mm 2 tyres with 2 OEM presta tubes $50
While stock lasts .
More brandname tyre specials next week or send a request.
Delivery Australiawide for $10


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I'm a novice to the sport and while we are on the subject, how long should I wait to get new tires? My back tire is a little worn out and my front seems fine. Just wondering when it's time to go shopping.

 

buge311

I usually get 2500 to 3500 miles on a set of tire, depending on the quality. I only ride michelin...biaxial sport or bisport axial, I forget, ($22US, 2500 to 3000 miles)) or axial pros ($50US, 3000 to 3500 miles). I seem to get more miles out of the axial pros. my race wheels have pro race. the biaxial sport/axial bisport/bisport axial (whatever) are really great tires for the money. they have tread on them, which I'm not particularly crazy about, but they have a kevlar bead and are $22.

I replace both tires at the same time. I figure if one is shot, the other is close...and a new set makes me feel good. if you see thread/fiber showing, its time for new ones. I'll then use the old ones on my trainer wheel.

 

Thanks rv, I think I still have some more miles in mine.