best tyres for punctures??

[hero of valour]

what would you go for....i want puncture resistance and speed...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-gatorskin-folding-road-tyre/

or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-du...walbe_Durano&gclid=CLPpxOv507ICFVF0fAodagsAdQ

 

[black'n'yellow]

what would you go for....i want puncture resistance and speed...

doesn't everyone...?

 

[4F]

Gatorskins work well

 

[tug benson]

doesn't everyone...?

that`s not really answering the question is it

 

[Davidc]

That's cos there isn't a simple answer, dozens of sensible answers all dependent on usage, rider taste, preferences etc.

Loads posted on cyclechat - use search - there are loads of really good puncture resistant tyres out there.

 

[marshmella]

The thread title made me think you wanted tyres that puncture the best, in my experience those were city jets, but that's only my opinion.

 

[smokeysmoo]

What size?

If 700x23/25 it's another vote for Conti Gatorskins from me.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Durano Plus but if you got for the rigid version they are much cheaper than the folding version see here -> CLICK HERE

 

[black'n'yellow]

that`s not really answering the question is it

neither was that. This is though - Conti GP4000S - several thousand miles this year and no punctures

 

[NormanD]

Conti Gatorskins for me too, over the last year I've only had one puncture, but that was a piece of jagged metal through the sidewall and I don't think any tyre would have resisted that.

 

[Rob3rt]

Gatorskins are not something I would advise in the winter. They are shoot in the wet.

TBH, "normal" tyres serve me fine, any half decent tyre pumped up properly should puncture rarely.

 

[Sittingduck]

I've just fitted 4 Seasons to my 'best' bike. I spent a long time reading similar threads and reviews, looking for something of a decent quality, that is fairly light and quick but also offers a degree of protection. I really like the look of GP4000S also but plumped for the 4 Seasons, to get me through until the Summer

Gators are bombproof but as Rob3rt says, can be 'lively' in certain conditions. Not good practice to ride over street iron, in the wet but sometimes it's unavoidable!

 

[4F]

Gatorskins are not something I would advise in the winter. They are s*** in the wet.

S*** on street iron certainly but I have had no issues in the wet.

 

[dan_bo]

Continental ultrasport are BRILLIANT for punctures.

 

[4F]

Continental ultrasport are BRILLIANT for punctures.

I see what you did there, cheeky