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Title: TYRE QUESTION ???
Post by: HARORIDER on September 16, 2012, 07:34 PM

What is the functional difference between a wire bead and kevlar bead and is it worth the extra money  :-\

Title: Re: TYRE QUESTION ???
Post by: Jon The Bassist on September 16, 2012, 07:36 PM

Kevlar is lighter and foldable. Debatable whether or not it's worth it. I don't know of any durability differences but I wouldn't expect there to be much difference.

Title: Re: TYRE QUESTION ???
Post by: HUTCHMAN on September 16, 2012, 07:40 PM

one upside...kevlar doesn't rust.

Title: Re: TYRE QUESTION ???
Post by: kev-s on September 16, 2012, 08:22 PM

kevlar beaded tyres have less rolling mass and are foldable so can be store in a bag easier

thats about it :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: TYRE QUESTION ???
Post by: not johndub71 on September 17, 2012, 12:44 PM

Kevlar might resist a puncture better.