Review of Maxxis Overdrive Tire 700 x 38C Aramid Belt BSW 75 PSI 131272

Maxxis Overdrive Tire 700 x 38C Aramid Belt BSW 75 PSI 131272
By: Maxxis Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 2
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Good tough tire

On: 2008-09-03

I have had these tires through a riding season, and like them. They are a good compromise for a hybrid/commuter bike, as they have some grip but still ride smoothly. They are also good at resisting punctures.

Like A Virgin

On: 2008-07-27

These tires are like virgins in that they have yet to be penetrated. Ive logged over 1,500 miles on these tires and extricated numerous pieces of glass and other road debris from the tread but have yet to endure a flat because the tire integrity was compromised. The kevlar belt that is installed with the tire (along with another tethlon belt that I place inside the tire to protect the inner tube) is worth every penny when you are out on long endurance rides. Yes, Ive endured several pinch flats but never due to a foreign object. The reflective white walls add a rather classic look to your bicycle in my opinion (I have received numerous compliments on the tires alone). What is more, the reflective white walls are an excellent augmentation to have for night time riding esp. if you have no reflectors or your rim doesnt have a silver finish. The only thing I didnt like was that my old tires had a max psi of 85 and these have a max of only 75 psi, I enjoyed having that extra 10 psi of leeway. I believe the absence of that extra 10 psi is why I seem to experience more pinch flats than normal since changing tires. But overall this is an outstanding tire to ride upon, she will be rather chaste when it comes to road debris.