Tires Parts And Tires

Why are bicycle tires that are made for street riding made with minimal tread?

I am in the process of evaluating the possible restoration of my old Schwinn Cruiser bicycle. In doing so, I have been exploring the many different styles of bicycle tires on the market.

There are only a couple that match the original tread style, but the majority of what I have found available offers tires that have very little tread. Some could be considered virtually bald.

What in the world is the purpose of having brand new tires that very little or no tread? It seems this would make the rider slip during corners or on wet pavement. I probably should point out that these styles apply to single-speed recreational bicycles, as well as sports-oriented multiple-speed bicycles.

A bicycle tyre usually has a lot more pressure and a lot less contact area. (200lb of bike and rider and 100psi in the tyres give a contact area of 2sqr inches)

There is very little need for tread on hard surfaces. Especially asphalt since it is a textured surface anyway. Many manufacturers still put token tread on, only because that it what some people are looking for. The customer is always right. (Even when they are wrong)

Tyres with tread have a higher rolling resistance. Slick tyres have a lower rolling resistance. Wider slicks (at the same pressure) generally have a lower rolling resistance. Most won’t believe this so I HOPE THEY WILL READ THROUGH THIS LINK before they thumb down or vote against me.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/?id=2005/features/conti_tech

Tread is helpful off road because it gives floatation and grip.

SweetSkinz ‘Eclipse’ Bicycle Tire $25.12 Add some bling to your cycling with a Eclipse bicycle tireSweetSkinz bike parts feature full-color graphicsNew Cruiser bike tire is reflective for night visibility and enhanced safety

SweetSkinz ‘Eclipse’ Bicycle Tire $22.49 Add some bling to your cycling with an Eclipse bicycle tireSweetSkinz bike parts feature full-color graphicsNew Cruiser bike tire is reflective for night visibility and enhanced safety

SweetSkinz ‘Tribe’ Bicycle Tire $21.99 Add some bling to your cycling with a Tribe bicycle tireSweetSkinz bike parts feature full-color graphicsNew Cruiser bike tire is reflective for night visibility and enhanced safety

SweetSkinz ‘Scorch’ Bicycle Tire $26.99 Add some bling to your cycling with a Scorch bicycle tireSweetSkinz bike parts feature full-color graphicsNew Cruiser bike tire is reflective for night visibility and enhanced safety

Cruiser 82050 $2.8 Cruiser 82050 82050 COVER BLACK

Cruiser 23033 $13.33 Cruiser 23033 23033 PAWS CHROME

Cruiser 23023 $13.33 Cruiser 23023 23023 TRIBAL CHROME

Cruiser 22013 $13.78 Cruiser 22013 22013 BLADES CHROME

Cruiser 82060 $2.8 Cruiser 82060 82060 COVER BRASS

Cruiser 18130 $28.72 Cruiser 18130 18130 DIAMONDESQUE CHROME

Cruiser 18430 $14.5 Cruiser 18430 18430 METALLIC CHROME

Cruiser 82030 $2.8 Cruiser 82030 82030 COVER CHROME

Pro Comp Tires 55031 $162.27 Pro Comp Tires 55031 55031 31X10.50R15

Pro Comp Tires 30035 $457.87 Pro Comp Tires 30035 30035 XTERRAIN 35/13.50R20

Pro Comp Tires 30037 $533.02 Pro Comp Tires 30037 30037 XTERRAIN 37/13.50R20

Pro Comp Tires 57285 $240.95 Pro Comp Tires 57285 57285 LT285/70R17 EXTREME AT

Pro Comp Tires 371237 $383.74 Pro Comp Tires 371237 371237 37/12.5R17 XTERRAIN

Pro Comp Tires 6860305 $350.5 Pro Comp Tires 6860305 6860305 LT305/60R18

Pro Comp Tires 50035 $432.55 Pro Comp Tires 50035 50035 XTREMEAT 35/13.50R20

Pro Comp Tires 500305 $336.24 Pro Comp Tires 500305 500305 33X12.50X20 AT

Pro Comp Tires 36040 $422.98 Pro Comp Tires 36040 36040 XTERRAIN 40/13.50R16

Pro Comp Tires 561285 $203.57 Pro Comp Tires 561285 561285 LT285/75R16

Pro Comp Tires 160225 $170.65 Pro Comp Tires 160225 160225 A/T 225/75 R16

Pro Comp Tires 1027560 $224.44 Pro Comp Tires 1027560 1027560 275/60R20 RADIAL ALL TER

Pro Comp Tires 38033 $333.12 Pro Comp Tires 38033 38033 X/T 33/13.50R18

Pro Comp Tires 57305 $262.85 Pro Comp Tires 57305 57305 PRO COMP XTREME 305/65R17

Pro Comp Tires 65031 $196.82 Pro Comp Tires 65031 65031 31X10.50R15 XTREME MT

Pro Comp Tires 501235 $384.91 Pro Comp Tires 501235 501235 35X12.50XR20 XTRME ALLTER

Pro Comp Tires 1828560 $222.25 Pro Comp Tires 1828560 1828560 285/60R18 RADIAL ALL TER

Pro Comp Tires 1027555 $229.01 Pro Comp Tires 1027555 1027555 275/55R20 RADIAL ALL TER

Pro Comp Tires 15030 $141.74 Pro Comp Tires 15030 15030 A/T 30/9.50 R15

Pro Comp Tires 601235 $427.6 Pro Comp Tires 601235 601235 35X12.50R20 XTREME MT

Pro Comp Tires 1865275 $289.24 Pro Comp Tires 1865275 1865275 275/65R18 ALL TERRN 10PLY

Pro Comp Tires 65033 $233.74 Pro Comp Tires 65033 65033 33X12.50R15 XTREME MT

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