48mm tire choice?

[Tom Wyland]

Hi, can anyone recommend tires for 90% pavement that are 700x48 for my Platy?  I've gone the cheap route with the Specialized Sawtooth but now I'm ready for something better.  They have to be tough enough to commute on the street every day.

The only tire I can seem to find is the Shikoro. I remember reading some mixed reviews but I couldn't find anything recent here.

Thanks,

Tom 

Reston, VA

[Tom Palmer]

Hi Tom,

I have had 700x42 Continental Speed Rides, 700x44 RH Snoqualmie Pass and now 700x48 Schwalbe G one speeds on my Platypus. I like them all, but the Schwalbes feel a bit sturdier than the RH. I had some in the past and they seemed to wear rather quickly, but I chnage tires a bit so it isn't a bad thing for me. Next up will be RH 48mm knobbies, but the G Ones are doing well now.

Tom Palmer,

Twin Lake, MI

[Tom Wyland]

Tom P - Are the Schwalbe G one Speed 700x48 tires really 50-622 ERTO?  I don't see 700x48 as a choice for those. What is their actual width? I'm wondering what I can fit on my fendered Platypus.

Thanks,

Tom W

[Richard Rose]

90% pavement? I think I would try the Gravelking SS. Great tire & you can find good deals. I had them on my Clem & they are really nice on pavement. However, my riding is a little more mixed surface than yours & I am really liking my Simworks Homage tires in the 55 width. It’s a great multi surface tire leaving little to be desired on pavement & so nice on gravel & hardpack. And, they seem more durable than the Gravelking SS. I suppose the regular Gravelkings would be very good as well.

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On Mar 7, 2023, at 3:49 PM, Tom Wyland <tomw...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi, can anyone recommend tires for 90% pavement that are 700x48 for my Platy?  I've gone the cheap route with the Specialized Sawtooth but now I'm ready for something better.  They have to be tough enough to commute on the street every day.

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[Mike Packard]

I have multiple bikes with RH tires I commute on and have had few flats and no durability issues. I have one pair that are old enough they say "Compass" on the side and still have life left (I think they changed Compass->RH in 2019?). Just my experience, but they ride great and last years.

Mike

Austin TX

[Russell Duncan]

I like the Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n Road 43 and they make a 48 too.

Russell Duncan

Leverett MA USA

[Lance Terry]

Hi Tom. I have a set of  RH Hatcher Pass 700/48 that I'd be willing to sell for $100 plus shipping if you're interested. They were on my Platy for a short bit. They have some Stan's residue on them but otherwise almost new. I loved them but don't have a use for them at this time and no future plans. Let me know if you have any interest. 

[Michael Hammer]

I have the WTB Horizon in 47c on my Black Mountain Road+ and like them for 90%+ pavement.  They also have the Byway if you want slightly knobby.  Half the price (maybe not now) of Rene Herse, YMMV.   Difficult to mount and unmount, however.  I'm running with tubes.  

[Grady Wright]

Soma Cazadero comes in 700x50 but I have seen it on Platty and Sam's so I think it fits like a 48.

[Tom Palmer]

Hi Tom W,

They are listed as 622-50 on sidewall, but are 48mm on normal width rims- 19-21mm internal. I have fenders over these with no issues. 

Tom P

[Lance Terry]

Good morning all. Looks like Tom is going to give the Hatchers a try. Thanks for everyone else's interest.

Lance

[Tom Wyland]

Yes, thanks everyone. I'll give the "high end" RH tires a try this go around.  I'm a fan of Schwalbe so those will likely be my second go-round.  I've tried Big Bens and Schwalbe Marathon HS in the past as well.  I'm not sure I'm sold on suppleness yet. The good news is the Platy already soaks up lots of road vibration. 

I just did this entire exercise in my head this week:   Need 1 new 42mm tire > replace both tires > get bigger tires 48mm > get bigger fenders to fit tires > upgrade fender-mounted tailight? > upgrade wheels?!   

Tom

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