Tyres for riding like you stole it .

[Cuchilo]

My TCR has Giant P-SL1 sticky tyres on it as standard . I was considering putting Gatorskins on it as they have puncture protection ( although not that great IMHO ) but was told not to bother .
While surfing the net I notice that the Gatorskins are lighter than the Giant tyres , only by 5g per tyre but they have the added PP .
Knowing absolutely nothing about tyres I thought I would ask the opinions of those that do .

 

[uclown2002]

Conti 4 seasons
Rubino Pros
Michelin Pro Endurance 4

 

[smokeysmoo]

I've used Gatorkins for years and never had an issue with them at all, I won't use anything else as a result.

 

[RedRider]

Only anecdotal but I've had a Conti GP4000S on my front for the last 2-3000 miles with only one puncture despite a relative lack of puncture protection. Still seems to have plenty of life in it. Prior to that I had specialised all condition tyres. There was a noticeable difference in acceleration so the bike felt much livelier and more enjoyable to ride. Also more comfortable over rough tarmac (running on the same pressure) and greater confidence cornering. My only regret is I'll never feel that immediate (and relatively) cheap improvement to my bike's handling/acceleration again.
Conti 4 seasons on the rear btw.

 

[Roadrider48]

I've used Continental gator hardshells before my Mavics and found them good. Not cheap though, around £40 each.

 

[fossyant]

Tough and fast, Conti 4 season or Mich Pro Endurance. Fast then conti GP 4000 pr Mich pro 4 service course or indeed Schwalbe Ultremo

 

[Fab Foodie]

Michelin Pro Race 4 .... God's own tyre

 

[Peteaud]

I am watching this thread as i do need to order some "summer" tyres in the next few months.

 

[the_mikey]

GP4000s have puncture protection, in the form of a vectran belt. It's good protection, but they're not cheap so I'd rather use some cheaper tyres for riding through the winter. I use 25c wire bead Conti gatorskins on my winter Road bike.

 

[Cycleops]

Michelin Pro Race 4 .... God's own tyre

But then, He's not paying for them!

 

[Dusty Bin]

Tyres for riding it like you stole it? GP4000S. Not cheap, but you can always steal them...

 

[Peteaud]

Tyres for riding it like you stole it? GP4000S. Not cheap, but you can always steal them...

Why are they so good?

Is it just all round grip, rolling and yet reasonable p******* proof?

I don't mind paying the money for a good product.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Why are they so good?

Is it just all round grip, rolling and yet reasonable p******* proof?

I don't mind paying the money for a good product.

Fast, grippy, light, long-lasting (for a race tyre) - been using them for a couple of years now and I've only had one flat in that time - and that was a pinch flat anyway...

 

[Cuchilo]

Have I got the wrong product ? They seem cheap to me ... http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-Continental-GP4000S-Folding-Tyre/CONTTYRF321

 

[Dusty Bin]

Have I got the wrong product ? They seem cheap to me ... http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...-Continental-GP4000S-Folding-Tyre/CONTTYRF321

No, that's them. Very good price too...