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Commuting tyres for wet roads

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justwan naride

Discussion Starter · Nov 16, 2021

Hey guys and gals, looking for suggestions for some quality rubber to save my butt on our slippery streets. I pass trough the city center and early in the morning many of the streets have just gotten washed, which coupled with our polished-by-use tarmac make cornering sketchy. Emergency braking is an issue too.

Current tyres are stock Giant SX3 700x38c, made by Kenda. I feel the compound is too hard for wet surfaces, plus being a mountain biker I'm completely new to slick tyres.

Thanks in advance!

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woodway

· #2 · Nov 16, 2021

Continental GP5000 700x32c. Great traction, great rolling resistance, decent flat protection. They may make them larger than 32c, I have never checked.

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justwan naride

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 18, 2021

Unfortunately they max out at 32mm. I'm familiar with their Black Chili compound though and it should work well in the conditions I mention. I will check for models avaliable in bigger sizes

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gdb85

· #4 · Nov 18, 2021

Specialized "SawTooth" is a very good tire considering its appearance at first. 38 & 42mm and nice price.

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woodway

· #5 · Nov 20, 2021

justwan naride said:
Unfortunately they max out at 32mm. I'm familiar with their Black Chili compound though and it should work well in the conditions I mention. I will check for models avaliable in bigger sizes

I commute year-round in Seattle. I know wet roads. These tires have great traction in wet. Too bad they don't make them wider. Good luck in your search.

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