whats the best puncture protection tyre 700x23

[sussex old beginner]

hi all
im looking to change my tyres on my road bike I have got continental ultra sport tyres on there at the moment and had 2 punctures in as many rides or is it just a bit of bad luck and carry on with these tyres?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Conti Gatorskins and Conti 4 Seaons are widely regarded as great puncture resistant tyres.
Also Specialized Armadillo and for a cheap option Schwalbe Lugano.

Do you check your tyres for debris and also your tyre pressures regularly? Only asking as IMO tyre pressures and regular maintenance are key to helping minimise flats, yes 'better' tyres do help, but even a 'better' tyre run at too low a pressure will flat more easily.

 

[sussex old beginner]

cheers for the advice ive been thinking about gatorskins I keep my tyres at 100psi and its been both tyres front and back lol im just unlucky changing tubes on the side of the road on probs lol

 

[tincaman]

See the Bargains thread, Halfords are doing a pair of 'Skins for £31.48

 

[Nigelnaturist]

^^^^^ this, over 5,000 miles on a pair one failed patch and two pinch punctures, the last one put a dent in my rim, so you can imagine how hard I hit the stone. I suspect this also weakened a spoke that went a few weeks later.

 

[amram111]

Hi all,

I just purchased some Gatorskins, does it also make a difference which inner tube you use?

Thanks

 

[ianrauk]

Hi all,

I just purchased some Gatorskins, does it also make a difference which inner tube you use?

Thanks

No.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Hi all,

I just purchased some Gatorskins, does it also make a difference which inner tube you use?

Thanks

They are directional though, look for the little arrow.

 

[HLaB]

^^Just what I was thinking.

Of the one I've tried: Mitchelin Krylion Carbons (Now Pro 4 Endurance) are my favourite as they dont compromise too much on performance. I found Gators similar but they cost more. 4 Seasons are great at first then suddenly go and p'ture every ride after that.

 

[gavroche]

Avoid anything sharp.

 

[maltloaf]

Had great results with Schwalbe Durano. No punctures in 3000 miles, great in the wet and a great fast rolling tyre

 

[Venod]

There's always these.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYPXTRAGEK/pxt-rage-k-folding-kevlar-road-tyre

But I don't know how you get them for £9.99 if you select a colour they go to £14.99

 

[John the Monkey]

^^Just what I was thinking.

Of the one I've tried: Mitchelin Krylion Carbons (Now Pro 4 Endurance) are my favourite as they dont compromise too much on performance. I found Gators similar but they cost more. 4 Seasons are great at first then suddenly go and p'ture every ride after that.

Spot on that man.

Krylions ride very nicely for a durable tyre. The 'gators I had (25c wire on, and admittedly a while back) were so bloody slippery in the wet that I've sworn off them since.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

There's always these.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYPXTRAGEK/pxt-rage-k-folding-kevlar-road-tyre

But I don't know how you get them for £9.99 if you select a colour they go to £14.99

25mm red and black out of stock.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Spot on that man.

Krylions ride very nicely for a durable tyre. The 'gators I had (25c wire on, and admittedly a while back) were so bloody slippery in the wet that I've sworn off them since.

I can't say the same, but maybe I am not as fast at accelerating or taking bends or braking as hard.