Bullet proof tyres required

[Fnaar]

OK, I'm finally fed up with my "puncture proof" schwalbe lugano tyres... they might as well be made of paper
So, road tyres (700c), bullet-proof without breaking the bank... suggestions please? Thank you

 

[Fnaar]

do M+ come in 700x23? Can't see that on wiggle

 

[Fnaar]

I've got 2 sets of Bontrager Hardcase tyres. Never had a puncture with them in the couple of years I've had them.

And they're cheap-

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/9625.html

Nice one.. thanks Mr P

 

[Tynan]

who told you Luganos were puncture proof?

at twelve pound a pop? I run them and like them well enough but I don't think they're any more puncture proof than any decent tyre

 

[ufkacbln]

I am using the Marathon Supreme and they have been as reliable as the M+

(....and I know I am going to regret posting that!)

 

[betty swollocks]

Schwalbe Marathon Plus.
Got four of them on two bikes (would you believe) and not one single flat this winter ......yet.
Getting them on is like wrestling a python though!

 

[4F]

do M+ come in 700x23? Can't see that on wiggle

no, 700 x 25 is the smallest size in the m+

 

[Steve Austin]

conti gp 4 seasons work for me

 

[Aperitif]

I know 'that' feeling fnaar...
http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=27490

Spa Cycles were the cheapest but only in 25's - makes no difference for me on the commuter.
My Look has Pro Race 2 which I'll upgrade to 3s eventually, but they have been very resilient. Maybe it is quality + good high tyre pressure at all times?

 

[Fnaar]

who told you Luganos were puncture proof?

Well, the bike was in Edinburgh bike shops last yr for summat... guy noticed a rip in the tyre.. suggested Luganos, as they had "puncture protection belt" (it says so on the tyre itself). I was happy with it for a bit, and bought two more off wiggle. Since then, I had a flat almost every other time I've been out... mostly thorns, 1 pinch flat.

 

[Fnaar]

I know 'that' feeling fnaar...
http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=27490

Oh yeah

 

[dellzeqq]

conti gp 4 seasons work for me

+1

Has a GP3000 that went 16,000 miles before wearing out, and never puncturing.

 

[Tynan]

Well, the bike was in Edinburgh bike shops last yr for summat... guy noticed a rip in the tyre.. suggested Luganos, as they had "puncture protection belt" (it says so on the tyre itself). I was happy with it for a bit, and bought two more off wiggle. Since then, I had a flat almost every other time I've been out... mostly thorns, 1 pinch flat.

indeed they do but I think they're also supposed to be fast tyres and the two don't really go togther

as I said, I like them and they're the first tyres I've stuck with after chucking a few other brands, I've had a some flats but it's almost always been something big and sharp going clean through the centre of the belt