Balloon Tire Sources (?)

[Rides4Fun]

Hi fellow Cabers,

Can anyone recommend some good current sources for balloon tires? In particular, I am looking for a rounded profile where the rubber meets the road, as opposed to a more square tread on top. Also, like the brick pattern or something similar. And lastly, are Fat Franks still available for purchase?

Still learning my way around and appreciate any suggestions

Thank you,

Barry

 

[Freqman1]

John’s Chain Treads @John

 

[Rides4Fun]

John’s Chain Treads @John

Thank you, Shawn!

 

[fordmike65]

I LOVE John's chaintreads tires. 90% of my bikes have them. But...if you're looking for a more rounded profile, Schwalbe Fat Frank's are pretty nice.

 

[Rides4Fun]

I LOVE John's chaintreads tires. 90% of my bikes have them. But...if you're looking for a more rounded profile, Schwalbe Fat Frank's are pretty nice.

Thank you, so much for your insight, it is very helpful! I will look into both of your suggestions

 

[IngoMike]

I have been riding these brick tread repro's for the last couple of months and they are great.

 

[fattyre]

For a round modern profile tire options check these out-
Maxxis DTH
Schwalbe Big Apple
SE Cubs
Vans Cult X
Fat Frank’s as you mentioned.

I’m sure there are a few others too.

 

[mike j]

I'm a fan of the Fat Franks also. The Continentals are pretty nice too.

 

[BFGforme]

Duro makes nice rounded profile tires with brick tread!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I like John’s chain tread tires for my nicer bike projects; but sometimes look for more economy on not-so-nice projects.

On eBay, one might sort by lowest price plus shipping, (as well as by location), and Duro tires will float to the top; (be sure to self-calculate for any taxes though).

Since online prices have increased lately, we may have to reconsider the price versus value, and maybe Schwalbe tires might be a good deal sometimes(?).