Tyre advise wet winter draws near

[just4fun]

I'm interested to know you thoughts for my winter tyre:

ive narrowed it down to 2 choices from a previous thread

Michelin Krylion Carbon
or
Conti grand prix 4 season


i want grip in the wet and puncture resistance

Many thanks

Gary

 

[Greenbank]

I love my GP 4 Seasons. I use the 25mm ones all year round and in all weather.

Generally get 4500km out of a rear tyre before it wears enough for the punctures to begin. Up until then it takes something big and nasty to get a puncture (I picked up a large bit of flint the other day, first puncture I've ever got with GP 4 Seasons under 2000km).

Another option (not that you wanted one) is a Panaracer Stradius Elite TG. I've had one on the front for 12,000km so far without a problem. The sidewall protection isn't as good as GP 4 Seasons though.

Both work well in the wet.

 

[just4fun]

thanks very much for your reply Greenbank. i'll make the mistake of looking at the Panaracer (which will most likely further cloud the issue) 12k Km on 1 tyre is an amazing advert though.

 

[fossyant]

GP 4 Seasons here - 23mm excellent.

 

[4F]

I use the Michelin Krylion Carbon and they tick all the boxes, plus you can get them colour coordinated as well.

 

[just4fun]

After many hours searching i only found krylion red 23s at 40 quid each so i went for the gp4's instead. If im unhappy with them i know my choice for next time. either way will be better than the crap i have on right now. cant do a long ride without a flat >.<

Edit: thanks all for your help

 

[buddha]

After many hours searching i only found krylion red 23s at 40 quid each so i went for the gp4's instead. If im unhappy with them i know my choice for next time. either way will be better than the crap i have on right now. cant do a long ride without a flat

erm ... see here or here

 

[Crankarm]

Vittoria Rubino Pros or Specialised Armadillo All Condition in 23 or 25C
are my choice. I've seen some Michelin Lithions 25C at £11 a tyre which seem a bargain. Anyone used these?