Changing from Schwalbe Land Cruisers to Conti Gator Skins

[SKoob]

I'm thinking of changing the tyres on my bike from the currently fitted Land Cruisers to Gator Skins as they appear to be a heck of a lot lighter. Anyone else had experience of both tyres that would like to offer me some advice?

Thanks in advance

 

[musa]

only had gatorskins so not much help but they brilliant for its price and quality there are better if ur willing to pay more but gatorskins do as they say really

 

[Simon Mason]

IME Conti Gator skins are not as good as their 4-Seasons nor the Schwalbe Durano Plus.
I've had 3 sets of Gator Skins with side wall splits.

 

[Broadside]

Gatorskins really are very good for puncture protection, I used a pair for 3,500 miles and only suffered two punctures.

I really don't rate their wet weather grip however so I didn't replace them, I have gone for Michelin Krylion Carbon instead.

If you shop around you can get Gators very cheap at about £18 each and the puncture protection IMO is very good. However if you value wet weather grip then I would avoid them...

 

[SKoob]

I commute about 10 miles on roads, and regurlary go for a ride at the weekend which invloves towpaths and cyclepaths. Would the gator skin be ok for these surfaces in the wet?

 

[aberal]

I commute about 10 miles on roads, and regurlary go for a ride at the weekend which invloves towpaths and cyclepaths. Would the gator skin be ok for these surfaces in the wet?

Yes - though you might be better with at least 28mm. I've had mine for a couple of years and never had a puncture yet (touch wood). I've also never had an issue with grip in the wet.

 

[SKoob]

I'm just after a way to bring the weight of my bike back down after fitting mudgaurds, paneir racks, pannier bags, bottle, pump, saddle bag etc.. Sounds like they fit the bill then