Fitting the best winter road bike tyres to your bike can be a great move to make as winter approaches. In the northern hemisphere, as winter sets in and road conditions deteriorate, fitting the best winter road bike tyres can make a big difference to your riding and winter training.
Winter conditions in different parts of the world can mean different things. For many of us, it may not necessarily mean ice and snow-covered roads for months on end, but it can often be constantly wet for long periods, and winter rains and freezing conditions can mean lots of debris is washed into the roads. Sub-zero temperatures can cause water to freeze and crack, damaging road surfaces continually. All of this means your tyres – your sole point of contact with the road – are tested a lot more. Debris-strewn roads and lanes can test the best road bike tyres and make mincemeat of lightweight race tyres, so swapping your lightweight tyres out for some more durable winter options is often a good move to make.
Quick list: Best winter road bike tyres
1. Continental GP5000 AS TR
The Continental GP5000 AS TR is the all-season version of Continental’s best road bike tyre and its all-round performance makes it our top pick for all winter riding
2. Specialized Turbo Cotton Hell of the North
The Specialized Turbo Cotton Hell of the North was faster than our benchmark tyre in our rolling resistance tests,…
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