Changing MTB tires to hybrids?

Question

Hi,

I want to change my MTB tires to hybrid for city usage.

What are some good tires to buy (can you provide link)? I want them to be puncture resistant and be thin enough for a good speed.

I don't want to spend too much money also.

Thanks

Answer 1

I have some Geax StreetRunner (26 x 1.25). They are very good, and I can inflate them up to 100 PSI, so they are hard to puncture.

Answer 2

been in your situation and fixed it....

i bought a tioga city slicker for 16 dollars a piece and it works fine.......

http://www.tiogausa.com

Answer 3

Lots of options for tires nowadays.

Two that I've used that are puncture resistant are :

Panaracer T.Serv ... and

Bontrager Hard Case Race Lite

Both are about $30 apiece and well worth it.

Answer 4

If you can get or find them, Avocet Cross K's 1.5 inch are the best tires I ever found.  But for some reason, they are limited in availability.  They're made for mountain bikes, but are designed for 85 p.s.i.  They have a kevlar belt in the tire, never had a flat.  

http://www.avocet.com/tirepages/cross_2_...

Michelin Transworld City tires 1.5 inch and 1.9's. have given me good service too.

Answer 5

I did that with my mountain bike..  My MTB has standard 26-inch-diameter wheels, and the skinniest slick kevlar-lined tires I could find for it in my area is the Specialized Armadillo Nimbus.  These are 1.5-inch-wide slick tires, cost me $70 for a pair.

I've had the Armadilloes for 3 years already and I haven't gotten a single puncture, and this is in New York City where I jump curbs and often roll over broken glass.  No pinch-flats either because I keep them properly inflated.