What are the best tires to buy?

[mdquik]

Ok so I have a bianchi eros and I have had a few flats already, so I was wondering what are the best tires to buy to prevent too many flats as well as other things I can do to prevent to many flats. I would also like to know what is a good book to buy about cycling that will tell me how to become a good cyclist, thanks.
Marcus

 

[janiejones]

Continental Ultra Sport or Grand Prix are good, so are Michelin.

 

[gclark8]

Conti Ultra Gator Skins, the largest selling tyre in Aus.

 

[geo8rge]

Flat may be caused by the rim or spokes. Check the tire every 5 mi +- and remove any glass ect. Consider the Mr Tuffy product.

 

[nd2807]

Hi, Im by no means an experienced cyclist but I've been using Vittoria tyres and have had no problems with them.

 

[Camilo]

Conti Ultra Gator Skins, the largest selling tyre in Aus.

I continually hear good things about the Continental Gator Skins. I haven't tried a set, but probably will the next time I need tires.

That said, on my bike right now I have a set of Performance Forte GT2 Kevlar Road Tire on my bike because they only cost US$10 each (plus shipping). I've got only about 200 miles on them, but have run over a bunch of glass as is normal on my rides without any flats.

Before that, I had a Hutchinson Top Speed tire on, and it seemed to resist punctures very well.

 

[chainstretched]

Ok so I have a bianchi eros and I have had a few flats already, so I was wondering what are the best tires to buy to prevent too many flats as well as other things I can do to prevent to many flats. I would also like to know what is a good book to buy about cycling that will tell me how to become a good cyclist, thanks.
Marcus

I think it's difficult to say which tyres are best as it seems to be down to personal experience. I'm currently using 700x28 Dutch Perfect tyres on my road bike and I inflate them to 90% of max pressure. Of course if you want to ride as fast as possible, this type of configuration may not suit your needs.

 

[justJack]

Hi! Like others have said, what tires to use are largely a matter of personal taste... I really like the Continental GP 4000's I've been riding on for about a year now; very tough and fast. Previously I rode on the Michelin Pro 2's, which were also very good. Both are on e-bay for about $60 a pair (w/o shipping).

Books: I've really enjoyed "Greg Lemonds complete book of bicycling"; available used on Amazon for a penny...

http://www.amazon.com/Greg-lemonds-complete-bicycling-Perigee/dp/0399515941/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-4887346-0282255?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1183034758&sr=1-1

Good luck!