Product Reviews

Not for me !  DeanCoulton, STOKE -NELSON
A very slowing rolling tyre - felt like I had the brakes on - and very tight to get on !! -Broke a few tyre levers in the process. Was terrified of the day I got a puncture as did not like thought of trying to get these off the rim roadside - but given the "Puncture Resistant - Kevlar belt" nature of these I trusted this would be unlikely.

12:31:02 PM  2/17/12

Feedback  TaneThompson, Te Atatu North
VERY tight tyre to fit to rim I wouldn't want to be changing it in a hurry. Also I needed metal tyre levers as the plastic ones were too soft/brittle.
10:49:40 AM  12/19/11

Well worth buying  ShaneW, Auckland
I bought one to try it out, and have to say I'm very happy with it. It was slightly tight getting on a Mavic rim, but anyone with half decent biceps should have no problem. You won't be taking it off very often, it's a tough puppy, no punctures for me yet. It also grips the road well in both wet and dry conditions.
9:05:21 PM  5/2/11

Hard to fit  LenHall, Henley Brook
I have just fitted a pair of these tyres and I have been doing it for years but this time I just had to use tyre levers as the fit was tight on Mavic rims.
Here is a tip always carry a toe strap to hold the tyre to the rim at one point whilst you work the bead into the rim. Or it could be a two man job if you have a puncture. I shall buy them again though.
4:58:27 PM  3/9/11

I have to agree  AndyThomson, Palmerston North
I had no problems putting these tyres on and did not need tyre levers. Overall a good product and better than paying $80 for other "puncture proof" tyres. Broken glass is a bit over a problem esp on Mon and Thur morning.
6:35:30 PM  2/10/11

Good tyres  NikJones, Christchurch
I had no trouble installing these tyres. I have done 500km on my set and just got a puncture today. To be fair I wouldn't expect ANY tyre to stand up to a two inch nail though...
9:21:44 AM  2/9/11

Innova Regret  MarkDitzel, RICHMOND -NELSON
This is the second set of Innova brand tyres I have bought from torpedo (first set for mountain bike). Both sets were virtually impossible to fit, had to cut off mountain bike ones after breaking levers. Have no faith it is possible to change these on the side of the road, and I wouldn't have another set if they were being given away. Save yourself the stress and don't buy these!
3:49:01 PM  2/5/11

Puncture Proof  BenjaminWithy, Auckland
Replaced a worn Armadillo with one of these. They ride well and I haven't had a puncture in over 3 months of commuting.
9:22:25 PM  1/31/11

Stoked  AidanIrving, Melbourne
I live in the northern suburbs of melbourne. Unfortunately there are a lot of jerks who like to leave glass and similar all over the road.

Before these tyres I was having regular punctures. The Innovas seem imprevious to glass shards.

Only downside is they are a tight fight, but worth the effort.

Aidan
3:57:17 PM  1/8/11

Awesome!!!  JohnPantel, Como
Went from hybrid to road bike and got 3 flats in first 2 weeks, so thought I would give these a go and haven't had a flatty yet. Really tight to put on, but once they're on they look and feel great and would highly recommend them for those who hate being stuck on the side of the road having to fix a flatty!!
6:50:47 PM  12/30/10

Great tyres  simonrichardson, Invercargill
Very hard to fit but once on, mine have held 100lbs of pressure no problem and I'm pretty sure that I would have had a puncture by now with the average amount of use I have put onto these. So I am going to buy a couple more now for my wife's bike!!
3:54:47 PM  11/26/10

Road Tyres  ThomasFlannagan, Greymouth
I have been for one ride on this new tyre, no complaints there. I had to ride over some very rough road works. No punctures.

However I wouldn't want to have to fix a puncture while out on the road as the tyre is very tight on the rims and I needed tyre levers to put back on.
4:22:17 PM  4/6/10

Innova Road Tyre  TimLogan, Hataitai
Very pleased with this tyre. First fit onto rim was quite tight - just like any new tyre. It helps to wipe the inside of the tyre and the bead with talc.
8:09:30 AM  4/6/10

So far so good!  NicholasTollemache, Wellington
I don't know how puncture proof these are but so far so good! They ride well in the dry and have reasonable wet grip too. I would recommend them to anyone for travel to work etc.
6:31:12 PM  4/2/10

Great Value  MarkHall, Awakeri
Tyre was quite easy to fit and didn't require the levers just thumbs pushing from the opposite direction so plesently surprised. Good robust tyre with no issues to date. Thanks Torpedo
6:04:12 PM  3/13/10

MR  AndrewSpencer, THORNLANDS
Received the product yesterday and used today. Just brilliant.
7:56:20 PM  2/16/10

Not sure why  TimNeal, FEILDING
But these tyres just don't like being ridden hard. They for some bizarre reason loose pressure. 3 times now on long rides about 90 minutes in they have suddenly dropped 20lb in pressure and they feel like your riding on wet sand. I've had them off 3 times and replace tubes but they still keep doing it???? Any one with an idea why please let me know! and like Steve said dam hard work getting them on or off the rim.
11:54:07 PM  1/24/10

Puncture Proof Tyres  StevenWeston, Christchurch CBD
Great price, but found them very hard to fit and needed plenty of lube to get th bead over the wheel rim - so hope they are puncture proof as I don't relish the thought of trying to change an inner tube at the side of the road with these.
12:37:40 PM  1/4/10