# šŸ¢ What are the SLOWEST tires available? Need to increase resistence **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [April 8, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448 "2024-04-08T13:54:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BrianSpang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianspang/32/142368_2.png) [@BrianSpang](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrianSpang)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/1 "2024-04-08T13:54:28Z")
My wife is getting a bike so we can do some trails together. Thatā€™s great, but Iā€™m going to have to really dial things back when we ride together. But I still want to get the best endurance workout I can, so Iā€™m trying to think of ways to increase my resistance. Tires come to mind. What are the slowest, crappiest rolling, gravel tires available? Other ideas for increasing the workload? ---
**Author:** ![MSB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/msb/32/144942_2.png) [@MSB](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MSB)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/2 "2024-04-08T13:57:47Z")
Increase weight? ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/3 "2024-04-08T14:00:01Z")
Here are two prior threads on a similar topic, road biased but possible still beneficial: - [How to slow myself down?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-slow-myself-down/78580) - [How do I Train with my Wife?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-do-i-train-with-my-wife/38802) ---
**Author:** ![BrianSpang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianspang/32/142368_2.png) [@BrianSpang](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrianSpang)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/4 "2024-04-08T14:04:18Z")
Thanks Chad ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/5 "2024-04-08T14:06:00Z")
I forgot to mention, that a quick search on Bicycle Rolling Resistance in the gravel tire category may give you some ideas on slow tires. You can sort by CRR and just look to the highest values. ---
**Author:** ![jn92](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jn92/32/135122_2.png) [@jn92](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jn92)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/6 "2024-04-08T14:08:25Z")
what kind of bike is she getting and what trails do you hit together? If sheā€™s a beginner in MTB just take your time and treat this as a fun date for your wife and yourself and dial back your training ambitions. Maxxis Assegai f/r in DD casing will slow you down pretty good. But then it might not be that fun for you if itā€™s more pedalling than actual trail riding (which I assume it will be since sheā€™s getting into MTB). ---
**Author:** ![adenega](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adenega/32/12895_2.png) [@adenega](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/adenega)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/7 "2024-04-08T14:12:32Z")
WTB offers a multitude of options for going slow ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/8 "2024-04-08T14:13:05Z")
> [@jn92](#): > > Maxxis Assegai Quick check shows these as a 29" x 2.5" tire that I doubt will fit on what I assume is a ā€œgravel bikeā€ per the gravel tire request above. It would be good for @BrianSpang to share what bike and tire size limit he has to narrow down the possible options. ---
**Author:** ![Brennus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brennus/32/1318_2.png) [@Brennus](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Brennus)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/9 "2024-04-08T14:26:52Z")
Tannus airless tires. > **[TANNUS AIRLESS TIRES](https://tannusamerica.com/pages/tannus-airless-tires)** > > Tannus airless bicycle tires are puncture proof bike tires that don't go flat. Bike tires that are solid and made out of a lightweight foam that will last long ---
**Author:** ![BrianSpang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianspang/32/142368_2.png) [@BrianSpang](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrianSpang)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/10 "2024-04-08T14:26:57Z")
Iā€™ll be riding an aluminum Specialized Diverge, 47mm tire clearance ---
**Author:** ![moukari](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/moukari/32/121994_2.png) [@moukari](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/moukari)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/11 "2024-04-08T14:28:28Z")
Bontrager GR1 Team Issue 40c, those are both expensive and slow. As a bonus they do come with a bad puncture resistance so a bad time on a ride is guaranteed. > **[Bontrager GR1 Team Issue 40 Rolling Resistance Review](https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/cx-gravel-reviews/bontrager-gr1-team-issue)** > > Rolling resistance and puncture resistance review of a Bontrager GR1 Team Issue 40 cx/gravel bike tire. Also includes detailed weight and size measurements ---
**Author:** ![BrianSpang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianspang/32/142368_2.png) [@BrianSpang](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrianSpang)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/12 "2024-04-08T14:29:01Z")
Sheā€™s getting a Specialized Sirrus X. Itā€™s not a light bike, but sheā€™s not willing to invest any more at this time. Weā€™ll being doing mostly rails to trails riding. Itā€™s very flat. So me adding weight doesnā€™t really help much. ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Froman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e99b99/32.png) [@Abe\_Froman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Abe_Froman)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/13 "2024-04-08T14:29:30Z")
Knobby, steel studded winter tires. They are SHOCKINGLY slow. Plus you get the benefit of a great option for winder riding when itā€™s icy out. ---
**Author:** ![BrianSpang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianspang/32/142368_2.png) [@BrianSpang](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrianSpang)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/14 "2024-04-08T14:31:25Z")
šŸ¤£ šŸ¤£ Hey thereā€™s a SKU Trek can lose! ---
**Author:** ![BrianSpang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianspang/32/142368_2.png) [@BrianSpang](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BrianSpang)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/15 "2024-04-08T14:33:15Z")
Hmm, thatā€™s an interesting option. I do ride all winter too. How loud are studded tires on asphalt? ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Froman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e99b99/32.png) [@Abe\_Froman](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Abe_Froman)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/16 "2024-04-08T14:42:15Z")
Similar to driving a dump truck through a bees nest I imagine. ---
**Author:** ![jn92](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jn92/32/135122_2.png) [@jn92](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jn92)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/17 "2024-04-08T14:55:51Z")
Uff, must have missed that. Was reading bike and trails and instantly assumed weā€˜re talking about MTB here. I have a Schwalbe Marathon on the front of my commuter and absolutely hate it. 5/7 would recommend to slow things down. ---
**Author:** ![WindWarrior](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/windwarrior/32/84679_2.png) [@WindWarrior](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/WindWarrior)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/18 "2024-04-08T14:59:19Z")
You need some like a single speed cruiser? Tires arenā€™t going to do it. Just slow down and enjoy the ride. Or do some short accelerations and turn around. But I think itā€™s best to slow down otherwise you may end up making her feel bad for slowing you down. ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/19 "2024-04-08T15:01:31Z")
Steel wheels and downhill tires Epic ride chain lube šŸ¤£ ---
**Author:** ![alexstenerson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alexstenerson/32/5407_2.png) [@alexstenerson](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/alexstenerson)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448/20 "2024-04-08T15:02:29Z")
Kids trailer with some weights in it? You can usually find them cheap on fb marketplace [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-are-the-slowest-tires-available-need-to-increase-resistence/92448.md?page=2)