<\/td> | Road Bike<\/strong> Tires<\/strong><\/td>Urban\/Commuter Tires<\/strong><\/td>Gravel\/Cyclocross Tires<\/strong><\/td>Mountain Bike Tires<\/strong><\/td>Fat Tires<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Width<\/strong><\/td>23-35mm<\/td> | 28-45mm<\/td> | 30-45mm<\/td> | 2.0\u201d-3\u201d<\/td> | 4\u201d<\/td><\/tr> | Wheel size<\/strong><\/td>700c<\/td> | 700c<\/td> | 700c, 650b\/27.5\u201d<\/td> | 26\u201d, 27.5\u201d, 29\u201d<\/td> | 26\u201d<\/td><\/tr> | Tread<\/strong><\/td>Slick<\/td> | Semi-slick<\/td> | Small knobs<\/td> | Very knobby<\/td> | Knobby<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOther Bike Tire Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTubeless Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\nNowadays, tubeless is becoming the go-to tire option for mountain bikers or high-mileage riders. Tubeless tires are designed to form a perfect seal with the wheel rim so the tire itself can hold air rather than using an inner tube. The tube is replaced with some liquid sealant inside the tire that automatically patches up the tire in case something pokes through the rubber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The self-sealing properties of tubeless tires make them very popular among MTB riders that frequently get flats, and as they get lighter, they are becoming more popular among roadies, too. Keep in mind that you need rims that are compatible with tubeless tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puncture-Resistant Bike Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOther tires utilize specialized rubber compounds or extra layers to prevent flats. These tires are usually heavier and may roll a bit slower, but earn their keep by preventing thorns, glass, and other debris from getting through to the inner tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Studded Tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\nStudded tires have small metal spikes distributed throughout the tread pattern that dig into snow or ice. This extreme tire type is not very common but can make a big difference if you typically ride around icy paths or on hard-packed snow in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there are patches of bare pavement, however, the metal spikes will damage the asphalt and dull too fast\u2014 you\u2019re better off with fat tires or a heavy MTB tire if you ride mixed terrain in the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is Thread Count Casing (TPI)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTPI means \u201cthreads per inch\u201d and refers to the density of fibers that make up the tire. This metric works similarly to the thread count on your bedsheets\u2014 a higher count means a more flexible, supple feel. Bike tires are made of rubber as well as a web of nylon or aramid fibers. As tires wear away, sometimes the threads are revealed and you can see them. It\u2019s an important aspect that\u2019s often overlooked when selecting new tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low TPI casings are cheaper to produce and have thicker threads. High TPI tires are lighter and respond better to the riding surface with a more supple feel, as well as additional puncture resistance. TPI is typically reflected in the price of the tire, but it\u2019s worth taking a look into the specifics to see the actual number. Tires range from 22tpi up to 120tpi for premium tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Do with Old Bike Tires?<\/h3>\n\n\n\nResidential waste services aren\u2019t equipped to handle tires, but most local bike shops and retailers will accept your old rubber and pass them on to the appropriate recycling programs. This way you can easily get rid of extra bike parts and the old tires can be processed as environmentally friendly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n | | | | | | | | |