Upgrade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your tires could not need replacing. You might just want to add an upgrade to your bike. You could be upgrading your tires for them to be wider, have more grip, or even be smaller and faster rolling. You might even want to upgrade your bike to a tubeless system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s be honest in saying new tires look incredible. Bikes look amazing with fresh rubber on, and new tires make a huge difference when you plan to show off your bike. Bikes look brand new with fresh tires. We love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Do You Need to Consider When Buying a New Tire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"new](\"https:\/\/bikepure.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/why-might-you-need-a-new-bike-tire.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBefore we go into what makes a tire expensive and how much you should pay, it\u2019s vital to know that you’re buying the right tires for your bike. If you plan to replace the tires on there like for like, then you will be fine, but if not, here\u2019s what you need to think about;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tire Dimension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- 26\u201d \/ 27.5\u201d \/ 29\u201d (MTB)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 650b \/ 700c<\/a> (Road)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is the most important measurement on your bike, and getting this correct is vital to the tire fitting your rim properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tire Width<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- 1.8\u201d – 4\u201d (MTB)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 35c to 50c (Gravel)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 23 – 32c (Road)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is important to get a size that fits inside your frame<\/a>, but typically you can pick from many different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTire Style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Large and Knobby (MTB)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Large and Slick (Gravel)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Small and Slick (Road)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Finally, you have tire style. You have to pick the right style for the bike you have and the roads you’re going to be on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tubes or Tubeless<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGoing tubeless is an excellent upgrade to make your wheels lighter and your puncture protection better, and you need special tires for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Affects the Cost of a Tire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/bikepure.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/what-do-you-need-to-consider-when-buying-a-new-tire.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTires range from between $10 to $100, and many people ask why they are different if they look the same and even do the same job. Here\u2019s why tires cost different amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The better the brand<\/a>, the more you’re going to pay. Bigger brands put a lot of money into the research and development of tires, which eventually comes out in the end cost. The same goes for brands that sponsor huge teams. They charge more because they have teams to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCompound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
More expensive tires are made of better rubber compounds. This means they will last longer and also be better at stopping punctures. You can feel the quality of a tire when it is off the wheel. Typically good compounds make it feel tough when flexing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tubes or Tubeless<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to the internals, tires with inner tubes are generally much cheaper than tires with a tubeless system. This is because tubeless tires are made very differently and not only have the job of stopping punctures but sealing the liquid inside ready in case anything gets through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TPI Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
TPI refers to threads per inch. Some tires have lots of little threads, which can improve the performance but reduce puncture protection, and some have large threads with more rubber compound, which don\u2019t perform as well but offer better puncture protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Much Does It Cost for a Bike Tire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Strada](\"https:\/\/bikepure.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/what-affects-the-cost-of-a-tire.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt all comes down to personal preference and how much you want to spend. For a cheap tire, you can spend as little as $10, and for an expensive tire, as much as $100. Here\u2019s what you get;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$10 Tire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPuncture Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA $10 will offer very little puncture protection, and you might end up spending a lot of money on inner tubes in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThen you have performance, a $10 will give you very little performance, unfortunately. It will be heavy, and the rubber won’t give you the grip you might need if you’re in a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCheap tires don\u2019t tend to last very long. They are made of a cheap, less resilient compound that will break down in time compared to an expensive compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$100 Tire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPuncture Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA $100 can offer amazing puncture protection, and depending on the tires, some are known to last 3000k plus with no issues at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThen you have performance, a $100 can give an amazing performance. Racing tires are very lightweight and made with very little rolling resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you get a good all-round expensive tire, you can expect it to last a long time. No matter how many miles you plan to do, it can sit on the bike for years and still perform when the cobwebs are blown off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBefore we go into what makes a tire expensive and how much you should pay, it\u2019s vital to know that you’re buying the right tires for your bike. If you plan to replace the tires on there like for like, then you will be fine, but if not, here\u2019s what you need to think about;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tire Dimension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most important measurement on your bike, and getting this correct is vital to the tire fitting your rim properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tire Width<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is important to get a size that fits inside your frame<\/a>, but typically you can pick from many different sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tire Style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you have tire style. You have to pick the right style for the bike you have and the roads you’re going to be on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tubes or Tubeless<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Going tubeless is an excellent upgrade to make your wheels lighter and your puncture protection better, and you need special tires for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tires range from between $10 to $100, and many people ask why they are different if they look the same and even do the same job. Here\u2019s why tires cost different amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The better the brand<\/a>, the more you’re going to pay. Bigger brands put a lot of money into the research and development of tires, which eventually comes out in the end cost. The same goes for brands that sponsor huge teams. They charge more because they have teams to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More expensive tires are made of better rubber compounds. This means they will last longer and also be better at stopping punctures. You can feel the quality of a tire when it is off the wheel. Typically good compounds make it feel tough when flexing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to the internals, tires with inner tubes are generally much cheaper than tires with a tubeless system. This is because tubeless tires are made very differently and not only have the job of stopping punctures but sealing the liquid inside ready in case anything gets through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TPI refers to threads per inch. Some tires have lots of little threads, which can improve the performance but reduce puncture protection, and some have large threads with more rubber compound, which don\u2019t perform as well but offer better puncture protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It all comes down to personal preference and how much you want to spend. For a cheap tire, you can spend as little as $10, and for an expensive tire, as much as $100. Here\u2019s what you get;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puncture Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A $10 will offer very little puncture protection, and you might end up spending a lot of money on inner tubes in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Then you have performance, a $10 will give you very little performance, unfortunately. It will be heavy, and the rubber won’t give you the grip you might need if you’re in a race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cheap tires don\u2019t tend to last very long. They are made of a cheap, less resilient compound that will break down in time compared to an expensive compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puncture Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A $100 can offer amazing puncture protection, and depending on the tires, some are known to last 3000k plus with no issues at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Then you have performance, a $100 can give an amazing performance. Racing tires are very lightweight and made with very little rolling resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Longevity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get a good all-round expensive tire, you can expect it to last a long time. No matter how many miles you plan to do, it can sit on the bike for years and still perform when the cobwebs are blown off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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What Affects the Cost of a Tire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBrands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Compound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tubes or Tubeless<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
TPI Rating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Much Does It Cost for a Bike Tire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n$10 Tire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$100 Tire<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n