I'm picking up a GT Grade AL from my LBS today.
From reading the reviews and a few forum posts I understand the stock tyres aren't that great.
So, what tyres for general on/off road duties? Ideally I'm looking for an all-rounder that rolls OK on tarmac but can cope with gravel and mud too.
I know, moon on a stick and all that!
Any recommendations?
I love my Nanos.
Stock tyres aren't THAT bad, depending on what you're going to be doing with it. Mainly road riding, they're ok. I use my Grade solely for commuting so I've switch to Conti 4 seasons but I've run GP4000's on there in the past. Off-roady type stuff, I've got a pair of Challenge Strada Bianca but I rarely use it for that type of riding so they tend to stay in the garage
Be aware of the back wheel being fairly rubbish - I snapped a number of spokes before upgrading to a new set.
I've come across posts online suggesting http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYPAGRSK/panaracer-gravelking-sk-folding-tyre are very good, rolling at least as good as Schwalbe G-Ones, but wearing far slower.
I think they size up eg. the 40c has been measured at 42/43mm, not sure from memory about the 32c.
Well, I picked up the Grade today and am very pleased with it, looks great value for the money!
I think I'll take it for a spin at the weekend and see what the stock tyres are like and then take it from there.
Thanks for the tyre recommendations everyone!
Dorset_Knob - Do you run Nanos on a Grade? One review on the PX site says that they're OK on the back but rub on the fork. Can you confirm?
flange - Thanks for the heads up about the wheels, I've read the same elsewhere too. Will keep an eye on it!
Check the clearance on the Grade, from memory when i was looking it was 35mm. It might have changed though.
My 35c Kenda Happy medium is the absolute max width you'd get in the frame. It's the only issue I have with my alloy Grade.