A lot of us are in the throes of a wet winter, but that doesn’t mean riding has to stop. But it does mean that plenty of bikes are being loaded and put away with wet, muddy tires. Which means getting water, dirt, and mud all over the inside of your car, garage, and maybe your house. Well, Granite’s new Crust Tire Covers are a solution to keep those clean spaces clean.
Setting you back a mere $40 a pair, Granite Design’s Crust Tire Covers will fit wheels ranging from 24″ to 29″, and up to 3″ wide tires. They will slip on quickly and create a barrier that prevents mud from transferring to car interiors or indoor spaces.
Why Tire Covers?
Tire covers are designed for cyclists who are in situations where washing their bikes isn’t practical or possible. This can be quite common for many cyclists who ride regularly, regardless of conditions. As a matter of fact, our EIC, Zach, finds tire covers very useful.
Zach often rides his fat bike with studded tires throughout the winter months and uses the Blivet Tindr Tire Cover. These covers seem to be designed for fat tires specifically, and are a little more expensive than the Granite Crust Tire Covers, but they fit much wider tires and are constructed to prevent the sharp studs from digging into other surfaces.
The Granite Cust Wheel Covers on the other hand are designed to go over normal mountain bike tires to help contain the mess at the source.
Like the Blivet tire covers, you start the install at one end with velcro straps that go around the rim. Then you stretch the tire cover around the circumference of the tire, and velcro it to the other end. This can be done without removing the wheel from the bike.
They are also made of washable material, which means you can easily clean them between uses. Additionally, they’re designed to withstand repeated exposure to dirt and grime, so you can expect them to last a long time.
Pair the Crust Covers with Granite Design’s PITA pedal covers, and you can protect the inside of your vehicle from mud and gouges.
Crust Tire Covers Retail & Detail
Retail: $39.99
- Wide Compatibility – Fits wheels from 24″ to 29″ and tires up to 3″ wide.
- Protects Interiors – Keeps dirt and mud off your car seats, trunk, and home floors.
- Quick & Easy Fit – Stretch design for fast covering and removal.
- Compact Storage Bag – Includes its own bag for tidy storage and transport.
- Washable Material – Quick to clean and reuse after muddy rides.
They Pack Up Too!
When not in use, the Crust covers pack into a compact carrying bag, making them easy to bring along on rides or store in your vehicle. This portability ensures they’re available when needed, rather than sitting forgotten at home.
For cyclists who frequently deal with muddy conditions but still need to transport or store their bikes in clean spaces, these covers offer a straightforward solution to an everyday problem.
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