Tires for ZRA2?

jackson233 · 02-08-2011, 06:37 PM

Hi everyone,

Looking for recommendation/advice on choosing between Schwalbe Marathon Plus or Kenda Kontenders for my ZRA2... mainly using chair on city sidewalks and the occasional gravel type paths. I am currently using the Kenda's but have the opportunity to try/use the Schwalbes.

Thanks!

t8burst · 02-08-2011, 06:55 PM

I have marathon plus tires on my zra2. They do fine on the streets of san francisco.

wheeliegirl2010 · 02-08-2011, 11:51 PM

I agree with t8burst. I have the Schwalbes on my ZRA and they do great on regular city sidewalks and the occasional trip through wet, muddy gravel so I assume they would be great on dry gravel.

WG

Daraby · 02-09-2011, 12:28 AM

These tires are magic, especially at night. http://www.sweetskinz.com/ (see youtube)

Each one comes in about 10 diff sizes. It's your choice, wild or mild.

Daraby · 02-09-2011, 12:32 AM

Really, that should be each comes in about 10 diff treads, from knobby to sleek slick, along with the sizes. I'm getting a pair for my new chair, will post pix.

wheeliecoach · 02-09-2011, 07:55 AM

I have had Kendas and they were fine...but now I am running Schwalbe Right Runs...love them! The PSI can be up to 145, and I put air in them every week or so. They have a puncture protection strip (although not as thick as the marathons), but they are lighter than the Marathons. Just wanted to throw another option out there. Schwalbe makes the best tire in my opinion.

fuentejps · 02-09-2011, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeliecoach

i have had kendas and they were fine...but now i am running schwalbe right runs...love them! The psi can be up to 145, and i put air in them every week or so. They have a puncture protection strip (although not as thick as the marathons), but they are lighter than the marathons. Just wanted to throw another option out there. Schwalbe makes the best tire in my opinion.

x2. The marathons are to heavy, imo.

EastRando · 02-09-2011, 11:14 AM

I also like Right Runs. The first set I tried had a manufacturing defect, but once I got a replacement, they've been great.

chasmengr · 02-09-2011, 12:17 PM

I was running Spartech solids, which lacked traction on hard, smooth surfaces (e.g., shopping-mall floors), so I switched to Schalbe Marathon Plus Evolutions about 6 weeks ago. I like the Schwalbe's traction much better on all surfaces, even snow (no observable difference exists in roll resistance). Schwalbes are also much more hand friendly. I have no experience with other tires.

totoL1 · 02-09-2011, 12:51 PM

I`m not a fan of Marathons, prefer Right Runs, even Speedair.

02-08-2011, 06:37 PM	#1
jackson233 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 60	Tires for ZRA2? Hi everyone, Looking for recommendation/advice on choosing between Schwalbe Marathon Plus or Kenda Kontenders for my ZRA2... mainly using chair on city sidewalks and the occasional gravel type paths. I am currently using the Kenda's but have the opportunity to try/use the Schwalbes. Thanks! Attached Images

02-09-2011, 07:55 AM	#6
wheeliecoach Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 2,508	I have had Kendas and they were fine...but now I am running Schwalbe Right Runs...love them! The PSI can be up to 145, and I put air in them every week or so. They have a puncture protection strip (although not as thick as the marathons), but they are lighter than the Marathons. Just wanted to throw another option out there. Schwalbe makes the best tire in my opinion. __________________ "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing's going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss

02-09-2011, 12:17 PM	#9
chasmengr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 2,049	I was running Spartech solids, which lacked traction on hard, smooth surfaces (e.g., shopping-mall floors), so I switched to Schalbe Marathon Plus Evolutions about 6 weeks ago. I like the Schwalbe's traction much better on all surfaces, even snow (no observable difference exists in roll resistance). Schwalbes are also much more hand friendly. I have no experience with other tires. __________________ Chas TiLite AeroZ1 I am a person with mild/moderate hexaparesis (impaired movement in 4 limbs, head, & torso) caused by RRMS w/TM C7&T7 incomplete

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02-08-2011, 06:55 PM	#2
t8burst Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6,489	I have marathon plus tires on my zra2. They do fine on the streets of san francisco.

02-08-2011, 11:51 PM	#3
wheeliegirl2010 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 644	I agree with t8burst. I have the Schwalbes on my ZRA and they do great on regular city sidewalks and the occasional trip through wet, muddy gravel so I assume they would be great on dry gravel. WG

02-09-2011, 12:28 AM	#4
Daraby Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: By the Ocean Posts: 46	These tires are magic, especially at night. http://www.sweetskinz.com/ (see youtube) Each one comes in about 10 diff sizes. It's your choice, wild or mild.

02-09-2011, 12:32 AM	#5
Daraby Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: By the Ocean Posts: 46	Really, that should be each comes in about 10 diff treads, from knobby to sleek slick, along with the sizes. I'm getting a pair for my new chair, will post pix.

02-09-2011, 11:14 AM	#8
EastRando Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 264	I also like Right Runs. The first set I tried had a manufacturing defect, but once I got a replacement, they've been great.

02-09-2011, 12:51 PM	#10
totoL1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: spain Posts: 3,186	I`m not a fan of Marathons, prefer Right Runs, even Speedair.