Giggi Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) Hello there what do you think about solid tire ? For euc in particular I didn't found anyone that tried it ... I got a 14" × 2.125 tire so is small in comparison to other euc size, so maby it won't affect too much the ride and add the security that is impossible to puncture ! I don't know how would it be... Is it harder or softer than a normal tire? If anyone has some experience in this or have suggestions it's appreciated Edited April 24, 2020 by Giggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I haven't found any solid tires in the 14/16/18 range. Tannus Tires does make a 20 inch tire as the smallest. However, Continental does make 16/18 tires for eBikes that are much more puncture resistant than even touring bicycle tires. The 14/16/18 inch tire size is rare, although surprisingly no more expensive than the 700c/29 inch tires that 90% of bicyclists use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggi Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) I found them for about 35 $ on aliexpress that's not cheap as a normal one but it can't not be punctured so I can get back home even on nails flor in theory 🤣https://a.aliexpress.com/_BUKGDm Edited April 24, 2020 by Giggi I am italian ... 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) no...NO...NO and NO WAY! I tried a few solid type tires in the past and my wrists and rims and knees took the beating. Albeit it was on a bicycle, but an euc would be even worse. I recall bending lotsa rims and bars with solid type and it was never a problem before. Even IF you find a solid type tire that is soft enough, how would you go about making it stiffer for different terrain types? I guess if I always rode on tennis courts AND tech has vastly improved, MAYBE I'd try again. IN the real world tho : DO you like having knees? DO you want them to last very long? Air is definitely your friend! Edited April 24, 2020 by ShanesPlanet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggi Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, ShanesPlanet said: no...NO...NO and NO WAY! I tried a few solid type tires in the past and my wrists and rims and knees took the beating. Albeit it was on a bicycle, but an euc would be even worse. DO you like having knees? DO you want them to last very long? Air is definitely your friend! That's what I was expecting from a solid tire ahaha I had that feeling... maby on bycicle make more sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Giggi said: That's what I was expecting from a solid tire ahaha I had that feeling... maby on bycicle make more sense My experience WAS on a bicycle. I am not shitting you, I would get flats 2 times a week from all the thorns. I got a solid type tire and it ruined rims and bent bars. I HAD NEVER had that problem before. I tried a couple types. It was like riding a brick. Heavy as hell too. TO be fair, MAYBE tech has vastly improved, but if it has, wouldnt we see a LOT more of this around already? By all means, try one and tell me if things have changed, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyboyEUC Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Somewhere on this forum, someone tried this with a solid yellow tire. It didn't work out and he fell hard because of it. Just stick with slime or my personal favorite, nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuweng Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 You mean him ? Spoiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) Wow, that is crazy... i didnt even consider that... Good find! IIrc the best we found was also: heavy duty name brand tubes, a liner and slime. Of course it all comes at a monetary cost. Never saw a solid tube do that... Edited April 24, 2020 by ShanesPlanet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolekl Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I don't know why you're thinking about solid tires. To prevent punctures or damaged rims. Today in the mountain bike scene there's a lot of options where you combine a tubeless setup with a high pressure inner tube or a foam insert with the only function to protect the rim. Doesn't prevent punctures though, if the tire gets damaged and the sealant can't cope then you'll still have to repair the tire. But if you damage rims frequently something like this could work if it was available for our tire sizes. https://www.rimpactmtb.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggi Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 I joust found solid tire casually and I wanted to know ik they works for euc... I know that exist other method to doesn't puncture .... I think this solution isn't possible because most of the euc can't be tubeless 1 hour ago, rolekl said: I don't know why you're thinking about solid tires. To prevent punctures or damaged rims. Today in the mountain bike scene there's a lot of options where you combine a tubeless setup with a high pressure inner tube or a foam insert with the only function to protect the rim. Doesn't prevent punctures though, if the tire gets damaged and the sealant can't cope then you'll still have to repair the tire. But if you damage rims frequently something like this could work if it was available for our tire sizes. https://www.rimpactmtb.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggi Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Flyboy10 said: Somewhere on this forum, someone tried this with a solid yellow tire. It didn't work out and he fell hard because of it. Just stick with slime or my personal favorite, nothing. I found that video on yt it seems like a solid tire that goes under the normal tire... I think I'll stick with nothing too at the end ....🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I looked up solid tires for e-kick scooters a while back: they (also) had the downside of being more slippery. (Just 2c) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggi Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 hour ago, null said: I looked up solid tires for e-kick scooters a while back: they (also) had the downside of being more slippery. (Just 2c) Is official until the technology is what it is no solid tire on anything 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xorbe Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Without suspension, NO WAY for solid tire. Unless you only ride on the absolutely smoothest surfaces ever. And the ground is never wet. Due to stiffness, a solid tire when it loses traction, it loses it all at once. There is no gradual bend and give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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