Need better tyres. 3 punctures in a month during bin strikes!

[beany_bot]

Having gone over 12 months without a puncture on my cheap cheap Vittoria tyres (700x28) I've had 3 punctures in the last month because of A the rains of winter arriving and B: The bin strikes leaving Glasgow and absolute riot underfoot(wheel).
Can someone recommend me a suitable "winter commuting tyre". 700x28. Im 75% road, 25% tow path. Something with genuinely good puncture resistance but not ludicrously heavy (don't mind a bit of extra weight). Something with a bit or winter grip but still a road tyre. And something not costing the earth.


thanks.

 

[Alex321]

Well I was getting punctures almost weekly on my previous tyres, but haven't had one since I fiitted Specialized Armadillo a couple of months ago, in a 700x28 size.

 

[ianrauk]

Schwalbe Durano Plus do me well through the rain soaked mean streets of London.
Recommended.
People will say Marathon Plus tyres. Great as they are for puncture protection, they will suck the life out of you.

 

[rivers]

Pirelli cinturato velos- pricy but excellent puncture protection and they last ages. They also roll really well. Currently will be on my third winter with them
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews/pirelli-cinturato-velo-2018

 

[slow scot]

Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard. Not as heavy as Marathon Plus, but with excellent puncture protection.
I get mine from Spa Cycles at a very reasonable price, and Aberdonians do like “reasonable prices”!!!

 

[beany_bot]

Well I was getting punctures almost weekly on my previous tyres, but haven't had one since I fiitted Specialized Armadillo a couple of months ago, in a 700x28 size.

These look great to be fair

 

[beany_bot]

Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard. Not as heavy as Marathon Plus, but with excellent puncture protection.
I get mine from Spa Cycles at a very reasonable price, and Aberdonians do like “reasonable prices”!!!

These are great but just a little too "tready" for me. It's really mostly road. But thanks.

 

[SGG on a bike]

Durano Plus gets my vote. Never had a puncture with them. Wiggle have them at reduced price at the mo, just snapped up a 25c pair for £52. Not sure if they have 28s though.

 

[ianrauk]

Durano Plus gets my vote. Never had a puncture with them. Wiggle have them at reduced price at the mo, just snapped up a 25c pair for £52. Not sure if they have 28s though.

The 25's are more 28 size anyway.

 

[Juliansou]

No complaints from me from my vittoria Rubino pro ( if you wanted to stay within the brand?). They’re a couple of notches up from the basic Vittoria. Roll pretty well and I’m on 0 punctures (oh bo@@#* - what have I just said!). I think from memory about £20 each?

 

[dan_bo]

Well I was getting punctures almost weekly on my previous tyres, but haven't had one since I fiitted Specialized Armadillo a couple of months ago, in a 700x28 size.

Seconded. They're ace. Rubinos otherwise are a good second.

 

[beany_bot]

Going to get the Armadillo thanks everyone. Should see me through to summer

 

[cyberknight]

Most likely they just need replacing

 

[dan_bo]

Most likely they just need replacing

There is that

 

[cyberknight]

There is that

My zaffirro just had 3 in the last week,mind you I'm up to 5000 miles this year so far