What is the difference between wire beaded and Kevlar belted ?650 tires
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Wire beaded refers to the edges of the tire where the air seal occurs. Most tires are constructed with steel cable (wire), some use Kevlar cord instead. Kevlar belted tires have a Kevlar belt running inside and along the tread area to reduce the risk of puncture.
260321
I'm going to bypass all the technical stuff. If you look at the Performance Bike website, they sell wire bead and Kevlar foldable Gatorskin tires. They sell more wire beaded than Kevlar and both have approvals over 90%. I conclude that there's no performance difference. The only significant difference is that one can be folded and kept in a small bag while the other retains its circular shape. The ONLY reason I bought wire bead is that I find them easier to mount. Others seem to find foldables easier to mount. That has not been my experience. I think you'll be happy with either.
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Kevlar tires are foldable and easier to install. They are also much more resistant to flats. Spend the extra money, you won't be disappointed.
260323
Don't know. Google may have an answer for you. I use mainly 27" tires, FYI... Old school stuff.
308617
Don't know. I buy road bike tires "Designed as a high mileage tire with excellent flat protection. Many refer to the Gatorskin as "Bullet Proof". A layer of Duraskin and an extra layer of Kevlar under the tread keeps flat protection to a maximum". I also just bought SLIME tubes that have a Presta valve - not installed yet.
579606
A bit off topic, but you can get solid rubber wheelbarrow tires. The stock tires on your typical new wheelbarrow these days are pretty pathetic.
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as far as I can tell one is "commercial grade" while the other is not. The commercial grade one is slightly heavier as well. so probably thicker walls on the tubes.
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(DISCLAIMER: I am no tire expert) I don't believe the tire size (650mm, as measured by you) directly correlates to the 650c (or 700c) designation. If your rim says 700c, then get the 700 x 23. BTW, the size is also imprinted on the tire sidewall.
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The ThickSlik I am using is a 25C tire and they are bullet proof on my Cannondale 3.0 frame. I ride in New England better known as Pot Hole Heaven. Love these tires for training rides.
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Michael, I believe that the C represents the load rating of the tire. Load range C is rated at 1820 pounds at 50psi (I believe). Load range D is heavier and E is the heaviest. Load range C is carries a six-ply rating so is a little more rugged than an auto tire.
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16 gauge wire. Smaller is bigger and for these purposes "better" insifar as it offers lower resistance
504143
Stephen is correct...the C is the load range on the tire. I don't know rating for C but you can google it or I would go with Stephen"s number
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Difference in rolling resistance and comfortably more information at http://forums.roadbikereview.com/beginners-corner/23mm-25mm-tires-237167.html
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I can't speak to specifics but I know kryptonite makes a thinner cable that is inexpensive. Compared to the this cable this definitely is sturdier and appropriate for bike usage and then some.
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Absolutely brother... They're awesome... Kevlar belted...nice fat track... A super smooth riding tire..I used the Slime tubes with them... Couldn't be happier with my decision...
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The main difference is the product has an offset inside diameter which allows easy installation, with thicker padding toward driver or side where protection is needed. It is also denser than most closed cell pipe insulation and not as flexible so it absorbs more impact energy.
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I believe they are d or c not e rate I do know that . the e rated tires are about 200 lbs difference per tire and side walls are a little heaver , but I put these on my f-350 and they have worked well ... nice ride and not noisy at all I was pleasantly surprised on ride and performace . great tires for the north or off road.
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The difference can be the color. An example is, I saw an F16 online and was trying to build it and it kept asking for a grey piece and it was actually purple in my 700 piece set which was confusing when all the parts were dumped out. My advice, have so Ziploc bags to separate your pieces. Since bike wheels are not in my kit, I plan to get one or two of this set soon but waiting for a little price drop.
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I couldn't tell a difference between this tire and my old non-kevlar tire, but I'm also not a competitive rider. I have been riding on this tire in NYC 3-7 days a week for the past 4 months and I've had no problems.
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Can't say for sure but would assume they are different. I ordered the medium, about 1 inch in diameter. Additional realization: it does rattle on bike frame. I just wrapped a Velcro strip around pump or you could wrap it around the bike frame. It did work quit well for the test run. I have yet a need to use it. :)