So, those are the qualities to look for in a tyre, just don't expect to see the pinnacle of all of them in one single model!

What the Essential tyre does have though is a high density nylon layer which sits under the surface of the rubber to aid in puncture protection. To improve the feel of these tyres we'd suggest sizing up; choose the 28mm model and drop the pressure even further. How we test Specification: You will have seen the features and specs of Continental Ultra Sport III Folding Road Tyre above, some of the specs will be of a better or worse quality than alternative products, we often use the specs list as a guide to how good Tyres are. Specialist touring tyres, such as Schwalbe's Marathon Plus model, can last for over 10,000km - although these more expensive than the models we put through their paces in our cheap road bike tyres grouptest.

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Brand: Obviously Continental are pretty well known for their great quality Tyres, but there are tons of different brands out there, some will be better known for offering better quality products, so if it’s quality you’re after, shop for those products from brands that are known for their quality. Considering these tyres are designed for harsher conditions, they’re never going to feel like springy summer tyres, due in part to the layer of kevlar hidden in the tyre. The list of specs suggests plenty of value for money; they have a folding bead, 60TPI and has a claimed weight of 280g. The surface of the tyre has a light amount of tread to aid with traction and during our rides they tyre never broke grip. The 60TPI doesn’t provide the greatest ride feel but can you really expect too much from a tyre that costs the same as a coffee and a couple of muffins? Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Tyres. The Prime Armour tyres deliver a pretty impressive list of specs, which more closely matches those of tyre that are twice the price. The thread count is an impressive 120tpi, they boast a kevlar puncture proof belt and also have a folding bead - and were one of the very cheapest on test.

Of the 158 from Continental, 127 were more expensive than Continental Ultra Sport III Wire Road Tyre and 30 were cheaper. How much are Continental Tyres? It's worth mentioning that the tyres are a little difficult to mount. However, after 100 miles or so, they do start to ease up. So if you do get caught out by a roadside puncture, they shouldn’t put up too much of a fight. So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Continental Ultra Sport III Wire Road Tyre. We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Continental products that are listed in the Tyres category.Let’s spend some time looking at the various features of Continental Ultra Sport III Folding Road Tyre. We also thought it would be good to give you an indication of how many different products that we’ve come across with the same feature, and the average price that you can expect to pay for those products. As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Tyres. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Continental, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products. At an incredible value, Continental's Ultra Sport III allows new road cyclists the advantage of a dynamic tread pattern and great rolling resistance without the high price point. With 702 products available we worked out that 679 cost more than Continental Ultra Sport III Wire Road Tyre and 19 were cheaper. Cost of Continental products