Bicycles Asked by pivehif802 on February 17, 2021
Background
I have one Schwalbe Marathin Winter Plus tire that is in good condition (used for 2000km, 10 months old). Below the winter tire with spikes removed.
On the bicycle at present is a Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour (used for 10000km, 3 years old). Below the summer tire.
I am moving to a country where I will not need spiked tires. Because of weight limit I cannot take both tires with me.
I was thinking of replacing one summer tire with one winter tire. I normally only cycle on tar.
Arguments for replacing the summer tire
Arguments for not replacing the summer tire
(Detail: Of course I also have a front winter tire. But the front winter tire has a large 2cm gash also caused by a piece of glas.)
I don't think the holes in the winter tyres will be prone to punctures without the spikes in them. They're a very small target. I have had damage from the inner end of the spikes themselves wearing through the belt on tarmac (occasionally icy).
These winter tyres aren't as tough as the marathon plus (tour) though, both in terms of overall puncture protection and wear - winter compounds are softer. They still probably have more life than marathon plus with 10000km on; at least at the back that's about how much I get.
Answered by Chris H on February 17, 2021
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