Performance tyres...
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Turbo Rider
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Depends what you mean by performance. Speed? Comfort? Grip? Puncture protection?
If the answer is all four then you will need to consult with the sacred oracle of the tyres.
Speed and durability. Obviously the more of the other aspects the better.
Turbo Rider
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Over to 'the other's from here on in then...I'm all about puncture protection 
raleighnut
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The fastest tyres I have on one of mine are Continental Grand Prix 'supersonic' but they have the puncture resistance of a soggy paper bag so they are on a spare pair of wheels that occasionally get fitted to my Raleigh 531 'sprint' bike when I fancy a high speed blast. Grip is OK on dry sunny roads though I wouldn't ride them in the rain. 
Over to 'the other's from here on in then...I'm all about puncture protection
I agree. I like going fast as
. Punctures tend to slow me down rather significantly so extra protection is an intrinsic part of wanting to go fast imo.It is crappy because it is worn out. The rear one has a gash on the centre of the tyre although it is still useable (just been out riding on it today). They were great when they were new but I want to try something else. I previously had GP4000s and I remember them cracking up significantly over time.
the_mikey
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What did you like about the GP4000s?
Citius
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'Crappy' probably not the right word to use then, as it implies something which is not very good. Anyway, I see you don't like GP4000S either - whcih would have been my suggestion. Probably the best all-round performance tyre out there.
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I agree. I like going fast as
It is crappy because it is worn out. The rear one has a gash on the centre of the tyre although it is still useable (just been out riding on it today). They were great when they were new but I want to try something else. I previously had GP4000s and I remember them cracking up significantly over time.
You either want puncture resistance or performance. Asking for performance recommends and then proposing that you really want puncture resistance is like asking someone to recommend a non fattening cake.
Fair enough, just goes to show how much I know about such things. I think I will try those Pro 4s mentioned earlier. Reviews seem to be good.
tincaman
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Michelin Pro4 Endurance, small trade off in weight for extra puncture resistance, doubt you would notice the difference over the lighter Pro4 Service Course
Fab Foodie
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Vittoria Open Pave CG 24c.
Or Pro 4s, but don't expect a long life from them .... but they are God's own tyre. The Vittorias are almost as good but harder wearing. The tubular version is what the pros use for Paris Roubaix.
Or Pro 4s, but don't expect a long life from them .... but they are God's own tyre. The Vittorias are almost as good but harder wearing. The tubular version is what the pros use for Paris Roubaix.
