BEST Road Bike Tyres 2024 - Top 6 Tyres To Go Faster & Get More Comfort On The Bike

[@clp91009]

I’ve used GP5000 clinchers and GP5000 STR tubeless on my 3 bikes. I have had 2 punctures in 4 years and 20,000km of riding. It’s safe to say I won’t be moving away from GPs they are brilliant tyres and well worth the money. Fast, grippy, robust and bulletproof. What’s not to like.

[@fuxing81]

Before move to GP5000, I had 4 pinctures in only one month, after that, I have NONE in 4 years, same road I ride evey day.

[@Wandulus]

Conti 5000 TT TR for races, Conti Ultra Sport III for everyday training. Lots of grip, really low Crr and an increible price. I use them for a full road season (about 8K Km). For about €30 a pair, you can’t get any better.

[@Just_brows1ng]

Newbie here, what’s crr?

[@santiagobenites]

@@Just_brows1ng It means coefficient of rolling resistance. Usually the more you pay, the lower the rolling resistance is, equalling a faster tire.

[@Just_brows1ng]

@@santiagobenites thanks, appreciate it

[@jef6752]

Michelin Power Cup TLR 28mms are the way to go.

[@SovereignStorm]

Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR 32mm wide. Comfortable and fast enough for me. Had one puncture that I noticed so far and the sealant took care of that real quick. Just rode 300km gravel on them last week because the shifter on my gravel bike broke the day before the trip and I had to take the road bike instead. Not one problem aside from the sketchy traction 😂

[@jpdi]

3000 miles into pirelli p zero tlr and I love them. 0 punctures, great grip, gone over some bad potholes and glass where guys on gp5000s punctured and I road on

[@dperreno]

I've ridden Conti GPs for years and been pretty happy with them. When I got my new bike, the GPs were unobtainable, so I got a pair of Pirelli P-zeros and I absolutely love them! Fortunately, I don't have to deal with thorns or really bad roads where I live, so I don't usually have issues with punctures.

[@twowheels222]

Vittoria Rubino for me, and when they wear out, I will get more. Great for everyday performance riding, but probably not a race tire. Nice ride quality, light, acceleration feels great, and near zero flats.

[@csarcpab]

The Michelin Power Cup Competition both clincher and TLR are a bit faster than the GP5000s at a fraction of the price. I've been riding them on the classic wall look (cream wall on the Contis) and they look amazing and have given me the same and better performance as the Contis. Pirellis have been improving but they're charging too much for just the brand.

[@pierrex3226]

How much are they typically in Europe?

[@csarcpab]

@@pierrex3226 I actually bought them thru bike inn and they costed me $38 USD each tire, great bargain!

[@Gianniz27]

Michelin Power Cup is very god, so much more supple, and more comfortable, then GP 5000. Also has very good puncture resistance.

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Michelin Power Cup are a tiny bit cheaper than the GP5000 and a tiny bit lighter. Wet grip isn’t good tho. Apart from that they are equivalent to GP5000. Same performances really.

[@danihe8528]

The power cup are my favourite ones too. Light, fast... May be not the bests at durability, but not bad, and can be found for 30/35€.

[@SJPMs]

I run schwalbe pro one tle on my road bike. Last about 2-3k miles and are pretty fast and seem to cope with the crappy roads round our way. I also run Vittoria n.ext tlr's on my winter bike and find them to roll nearly as fast as the Pro One's. So far I'm happy with my choices.

[@roadcc]

Solid choices!

[@isharamet]

I switched to Pro One (30mm) 2 years ago, on my forth set now - and I haven't had a single puncture. As for longevity - it's similar for me, they last for around 5k km, although I ride front one for a bit longer. And the best thing that they're not crazy expensive - you can get 'em for around 45 eur (in 30mm variant).

[@markgalanter1171]

I have had the same experience. I run mine (30mm) with standard tubes. I get about 5,000 km from the Schwalbe Pro One, and haven't had a puncture despite running on a lot of chip seal and generally poor rural asphalt. Speed wise they feel just as fast as the more race specific tires I tried.

[@paulw5822]

@@isharamet I also switched to pro one from Gp5000 mainly down to the price difference, one other benefit of the pro one is that they are less of a fight to fit on a rim than the Gp5000.

[@jbandt]

Gp 5000 str has been a great tire so far. I've commuted on them. Done short gravel stretches repeatedly and no issues yet. The pirelli cinterato velo is another good tire i tried based on its puncture protection recommendations.

[@jleserer]

I switched from Conti's 5k STR to Maxxis HighRoad. Bit more damping, more puncture resistant and rolling perfect

[@travelboss1408]

Good to know this. I just put Maxxis HR TR last week… finger crossed

[@secretagent86]

I ride gp5000 25 mm. Yes i find the grip excellent including in heavy rain

[@a1white]

I switched from Gatorskins to the Hutchinson challengers about a year and a half ago. So much nicer to ride on (much grippier and feel faster). They really are not wearing down quickly either. Such good value.

[@mrjames7246]

I love my gp5000's but fitting them onto my bora rims gives me knightmares just thinking about it.

[@francoisduhem2585]

I feel for you, I have some bora ultra 50 wheels and putting on these gp5000 is a real fight !

[@ThePaulbself]

How about the Conit 5k AS? I have been riding the 5kS and switched to the AS. Very happy with the ride and durability. A great training tire.

[@bloopasonic]

If you think the Pirelli's got a long name... I'm enjoying my "Hutchinson Fusion 5 Galactik Storm II Infernal Compound Tubeless Ready" tires 😂

[@jonatkinson4544]

I ride Conti 5000s for the summer, then Hutchinson Challengers in the winter. The Conti's are very fast and grippy enough to not worry about it in summer temps. Had a few punctures in the past, but they're fairly rare. The Challengers I find sometimes quite slow, unless (strangely) its raining when they can be seriously rapid. They feel absolutely bombproof, ridiculously grippy, give you so much confidence on a winter ride, zero punctures (yet) and allow you to really appreciate the return of your speed when putting the Conti's back on mid-spring. In summary, the Conti's do everything you need for summer without thinking about the tyres at all; the Challengers just feel noticeably great and confident to the extent that you end up marvelling how good they feel on every winter ride.

[@pj9375]

Conti are the best tyres. Worth spending the extra. Mine are on their second season coming up 10k miles and still loads of life. Maybe because I’m lighter rider 63kg but unbelievable performance and still as grippy as day 1.

[@DannerPlace]

Appreciate your good review. Not an expert, but the GravelKing slicks have been excellent in both 700-38C and 700-30C. This is fro asphalt(mostly) and gravel. The 30C's are fast, but I like the 38C better for comfort/grip and looks (tan sidewall). Cheers...

[@kivriel2660]

If one make a trade-off between rolling resistance and puncture protection the Pirelli Cinturato Velo comes out as the best tire. I have been on it for 3 years and 3 bikes and have yet to puncture.

[@MichaelHemmerlin]

Whatever Pirelli is doing is working, I got 4,500 miles out of my last set of cinturatos but they managed it while still hitting the mark in every other area of tire performance

[@gg4760-k5n]

Continental Ultra Sport 3 are really good for a really low price. Imo these should have been to entry level pick rather than the Hutch's.

[@michealvarder625]

Nope for me

[@gg4760-k5n]

@@michealvarder625 if you tried both, why do you prefer the Hutch? I am looking for a new set of tires so I am genuinely curious.

[@thomaseser8359]

I ride road bikes for 35 years now. And from Ultra Sport 19 mm over Continental Sprinter to 28 mm GP 5000 Continental was any time the best choice. Any other choice did not stand the Competition. And I tried a lot. With Continental you can't go wrong. Money always spent well.

[@kestralrider313]

I've been using the 32mm Gravel King tires on my all-road bike. I initially bought them because they were affordable and came in cool seasonal colors, but they've turned out to be amazing all-road tires. They hug paved corners well and provide just enough grip on gravel. They're crazy fast on gravel too. I think a pure road race tire might roll even faster on gravel, but the Gravel Kings wore out before they got cut. I've only had small punctures which the sealant fixed, and I've never had to dismount them for tube replacement or use plugs for a big hole fix. For those who ride in wet conditions on roads, the Continental 4 Season tires offer amazing wet grip and a long lifespan, but they are quite expensive.

[@danm3359]

The slick gravel kings are a great all round tire for the road despite its name. They ride nice on light gravel or cinder path trails as well. Remind me of the old Vittoria green pave tires.

[@diedrino]

Currently using them, get puncture at least twice a month, they’re terrible in my opinion. I run them tubed though, and use the bike on my daily commute (30+30km). You’re right, fast, comfortable, grippy but can’t stand the constant fear of punctures…

[@danm3359]

@@diedrino Yeah tires are very personal. I know a lot people swear by Conti's, whether it be GP 5000 or gatorskins. I tried the old 4000s once and just didn't do it for me. Not to mention the reputation those had for random sidewalls blowouts. I've used the gravel kings from 26mm to having current set of 38mm on my gravel bike and haven't had any puncture problems with them. Only when they near the end of use have I gotten only a couple of flats. ymmv

[@JC_Cycling]

I’ve started using Sworks Mondo T2T5 28C. They’re quite heavier than pirelli Pzero race 26C but I still feel like a solid winter gravel tire. Would you be able to make a review about the Mondo? Pretty much less people making a review about this tires.

[@JFomo]

Nice, always love a new tire video.

[@Larsschmidt14]

I had the Schwalbe Pro (25) set up tubeless and recently changed to GP5000 (28) with TPU tubes. What a difference. Its like the brakes are not draggy anymore. Much better grip as well, and importantly, much easier to mount and dismount. Why on earth did I ever stick with the Schwables?

[@n22pdf]

Pirelli Pzero race for me excellent and Cintaurato also like Goodyear Eagle F1 clinchers 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍

[@seancusack7940]

Thank you for the great content and its been a great help for me as I need new tyres.

[@iceicebaby6980]

training schwalbe marathon. you can average 20 mph for a few hours and about zero chance of flats. then, if you race, put on the bling. my last marathon tire was $15. 105 group set, carbon frame. old school training

[@brendangormley-e3x]

I think you’ve got it spot on… well done 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@mofomartianp]

Pirelli P Zero Race 4S are the best allround tire for me. Fantastic grip in all conditions, comfortable and supple, solid puncture protection, and all at the expense of about 1 watt per tire compared to GP5000S.

[@littlevo9]

My choice Tpu/turbocotton

[@releasethekraken5299]

Tufo Comtura Duo 28mm (60€ a pair) on my commuter with ridenow 36g TPU, Tufo Comtura Prima TLR 28mm (110€ a pair) on my road bike. Both models with tan-wall.

[@simonwoodthrillerwriter]

My preferences are Vittoria Corsa G2.0 on my rim brake bike (b/c the 25mm tires actually measure 27mm and I can ride them at low pressures) and Specialized Turbo Cotton Hell of The North on my disc brake bike b/c they are nice and supple and easy to get on and off the rim.

[@Nathantsang123]

Thanks for the review as I am using Contiental 4 season, it's happy to find some subsitution as it price keeps on getting high recently....

[@panzer2181]

I also rode with Conti GPs for several years, including the 5000 STR. I found the 5000s to be super fast, and very responsive... though the moment the tarmac is a bit wet, they arent the best... also, they are much worse than the previous versions in regards to puncture resistance (speed comes at a price); the moment temperature goes under 12-10 c, they became rock hard and anything could go right through them. So, to compromise between speed and durability, I switched to the PZERO Race TLR 4S (4S = 4 seasons). Wow, that is the golden ticket for where I live in regards to grip (in heavy rain, they just seem to beg to go faster), durability (no punctures so far, even under 10 c temps), and speed... though I will say speed is less than the contis (not by much, but I did notice) due to the rolling resistance being much higher (hence the super high grippyness).

[@christiaanmeerbeek924]

I also have these 4S Pirelli and also like them for grip, durability and the looks. But for me the rear was very slippy in the rain. Don't understand why but had many near accidents in the rain that lost my trust in the tire when raining..... Also my tire pressure isnt that high

[@global_nomad.]

having gone through all sorts of tyres looking for speed and punture resistance in a tubeless set-up i am now always on WTB exposure 30's. although it is a little hard to source, i think they are worth it and just bought a new set ahead of needing to replace the existing ones.

[@kubackjeee]

Michelin power cup clincher + tpu 28c. Very fast, supple, LIGHT. can't believe you did not include it here

[@kubackjeee]

@alistairmartin13 it's crazy for me that people are spending 💰 for lighter wheels and then put those heavy 300g tubeless nonsense tires on. Makes no Sense

[@tomaszoledzki]

My favorite is Pirelli P Zero Race 4S 28mm - using them all year round on my endurance bike. Great on wet, comfortable, not wearing too quickly and decent puncture resistance.

[@markreams3192]

Continental GP5000 clincher with TPU tubes in 32mm mounted to a Roval Terra CL wheel. With the 25mm internal rim width, they measure out to 33mm. They’re light, fast, and comfortable with a lot of grip! Incidentally, some Specialized sponsored riders used this wheel and tire size combo for Paris-Roubaix. Wider is faster!

[@DeepakKumarGid]

Pirelli cinturato velo.. excellent puncture protection, tubeless and rolling resistance on lower side

[@roadcc]

Good choice!

[@hooiken]

nice,I also use 24c for my rimbrake roadbike.schwale eplus for my hybrid bike

[@krakou9]

And made in France :) The tyre I use for a couple of years, never disappointed me

[@hectorrivera9399]

Very informative report. Agree on the Conti 5000, I like them. But I have also had great experience with the Vittoria Corsa G2.0, all in clincher/tube form.

[@bradallen8643]

Yep, agree with your recommendations 👍

[@sk2evolution]

Tried GP5K's, P Zero's.... they're okay. On Michelin Power Cup now and never looked back. (Clincher setup, all 28mm).

[@densyoh]

the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport R’s are basically the GP5000’s but in a lighter package😁

[@muratmustafa4532]

I just switched to 35mm GP 5000 AS from 40mm Schwalbe G-ONE RS as I do mainly road cycling so there was no point to stick to gravel tyres. Schwalbe lasted around 3500 km on tarmac with almost no gravel ride and no puncture (that I noticed, perhaps sealed?). By the end of the 3500 km the back tyre got bald and I was itching to try some road tyres to see if I can get faster. I only did 100 km with the new 35mm conties and it seems like despite of being narrower they have a better tarmac grip than G ONE RS and my speed might increased a little bit. More time is needed to be sure about the speed aspect. I really hope to not to get punctures on these tyres as well and hopefully they would last longer than 3500 km. I see lots of people getting double of this number even for more race oriented tyres. According to the reading I did on internet, by making a little compromise on grip and puncture resistance I could get Pirelli Race TLR Speed Core version to gain some more speed which according to the bicycle rolling resistance makes other all season tyres "pointless". However they do not come with 35mm width and they are difficult and expensive to get. According to the same information source, a step up from Pirelli RACE TLR Speed Core in terms of speed would be the new Pirelli RACE TLR RS but they are not only too expensive, also I am not entirely sure if they are suited to the UK winter riding for daily commutes. Probably they would not last as long as other two candidates. When I wore out the GP 5000 AS, I might give RACE TLR Speed Core a try. Especially if they come up with 35mm version.

[@alexlencioni545]

I have used the pirelli , great tyres but also are the bondrager these have an inner extra layer inside the tyre for less punctures .🚴‍♀️

[@joachimachtzehnter4772]

I've had good experiences with the Continental GP 4 Season tires. They are considerably more robust and puncture resistant than their GP 5000 siblings, but seem to have reasonably low rolling resistance. Granted, I'm not racing, and they probably don't offer the optimal speed for racing. Currently, I'm running a GP 5000 in the front and GP 4 Season in the back. I bought the latter when a GP 5000 punctured with its flimsy sidewall ripped open only days after I put it on new.

[@TnFruit]

The "newer" gator skin inkl tubeless from Continental is the GP5000 AS TR.

[@macvos]

Those are comparable to the regular P-Zero Race TLR in wet grip, durability, and puncture resistance. The Pirelli 4S are even better in those aspects, without giving up very much in regards to rolling resistance.

[@paulcomeau6]

Vittoria Corsa Pro by a long shot. Tried many brands and keep coming back to these. TPU tubes for a fast and comfortable setup. :-)

[@beapbass]

I'm really happy with my combo of Pirelli P0 Race 4S (non TLR) and Ridenow TPU tubes. Lighter and faster than my previous stock tubeless setup at basically the same pressure (which is even upheld for longer). And no punctures yet.

[@g.fortin3228]

perhaps an honorable mention for the Michelin Power Road and Power Cup too.. I'm running the road in a 28 rear, and the cup up front also in 28. I had the Conti gp4000s before which I liked a lot, and these i am liking quite a lot too..perhaps even more.

[@macvos]

I agree with a lot of the advice here (love the P-Zero myself), but Gatorskins just plain suck. High rolling resistance and horrible wet grip. The only thing going for them is puncture resistance. However , even there, recent Pirelli 4S and Cinturato tires get very close and slaughter them in speed and wet grip, while Schwalbe Marathon have comparable speed and way better durability, wet grip and puncture protection.

[@michaelsherwin4449]

I want Star Trek force field tires. Almost no rolling resistance, zero weight, impervious to punctures. They are still way too pricey though. Haven't test them against the Borg. Luckily they aren't due for three more centuries! :)

[@roadcc]

Are these the same ones that the zwift tron bike uses?

[@DCRUZ547]

Weren't the Tron bikes made by Specialized?? 😁

[@beavc]

Resistance is futile 🖖🏼

[@androiduro]

7:32 Price/lightness ratio: Vittoria Corsa Next. Price/low rolling resistance ratio: Michelin Power Cup Line Competition. My favourites so far, but more expensive: GP5000. Tested with TPU and Latex chambers

[@michaelpolitz1144]

I´m surprised you didn't mention the GP 5K all season tire. These are my dedicated work tires, messenger. My first set i had for 6 month's and gave them to a friend who used them for CMWC in Zurich in July and touring in the Swiss Alps; zero issues with grip in any condition and great puncture protection

[@blinzi69]

rocking the pirelli in 28mm tubeless rn and I am super pleased as a long year continental gp user

[@hdwoernd]

Veloflex Corsa - light, fast, TLR available, handmade in Italy, pretty affordable. And so smooth to ride.

[@thedownunderverse]

And zero wet grip

[@global_nomad.]

was happy with these in most conditions but they were very fragile....best feeling and lovely ride though

[@Gabrielle4870]

​@@thedownunderverse I did a fast descent on wet roads on these (over 50kmph) and zero issues with traction.

[@MechaNick767]

I’ve haven’t had the pleasure of trying out too many. But the Schwalbe One TLEs I’m running atm have been great and is serving me well.

[@petef15]

GP5000s just feel so comfortable when you get a new set.

[@GarryFam]

Agree

[@petersouthernboy6327]

GP5000 is the best road tire I’ve ever used. It does everything really well.

[@ianhamilton2476]

Enjoyed mine briefly until I got a sidewall puncture 300km in.Taking it off left me with bleeding knuckles.They were covered in lots of tiny knicks as well.

[@petersouthernboy6327]

@@ianhamilton2476 Holy smokes. Dude 😔

[@simon1cz]

But I think they have a quality problem. After putting them on the rim, they throw them aside, 2 out of 3 pieces are bad, I even returned one, it can't be a coincidence. I had to adjust the spokes in the places of greatest vibration, I didn't have to do this before.

[@simon1cz]

I've only ever driven a Continental. Grand Sport or Ultra Sport 2 and later 3. Now I have GP 5000 Tan 28mm for the first time and I am disappointed with the quality of this product. After putting the tires on the rim, they throw them aside, I even returned one piece. The only thing that helped was tightening or loosening the spokes at the point of oscillation - light centering. However, I am afraid that this will probably result in a complete centering of the wheels after dismounting before putting on new tires. Which other tires with TAN sidewall do you recommend? Thinking of trying the Vittoria Corsa Pro Control Pro, 28mm, para-blk-blk G2.0

[@chris1275cc]

I put 28c Gravel king slicks on my steel "Café bike" (Soma Smoothie Rm) because they were cheap as chips, and have a vintage look about them. I didn't expect much performance wise, nor did I care on that bike, but I have been pleasantly surprised, even with standard butyl tubes they perform really well. Not sure I'd venture onto gravel with them though, despite their name they are firmly a road tyre in those narrower widths (IMO).

[@jasonedwards5736]

Continental Gatorskin Black Edition is my go to tyre.

[@DCRUZ547]

Been using Conti since 2010

[@seimiekfumakaka]

Corsa pro are the best , recently try the corsa next and can’t complain , for goin from tarmac to gravel and anything around exploring they are 🤙

[@lakevacm]

Tires with a durometer for longevity have one draw back: they’re slipperier. So you have to be more aware when the autumn leaves cling to wet roads.

[@christianmarpuri]

Im a big fan of the Challenge, I dont see too many people using them. Im using Chicane 33mm on my road/light gravel, but i think ill go with the Gravelgrinder next time.

[@waimingman7772]

My favourite tyres are Continental GP 5000 TR AS

[@orwellklimt9947]

I used the Vittoria tires and got so many flats. Switched to Schwalbe Marathon+ and don't mind the extra weight, they last forever ...

[@welox2012]

Good choises ! In my opinion, you just forgot the Challenge Criterium RS ! Best tire I've ever tried and now you can buy them for much less !

[@roadcc]

Yeh they are very very good but at £90 rrp they are quite niche!

[@welox2012]

Yeh right ! But for my part, from Switzerland with fairly low taxes, I got them for 60 euros ! It becomes very very interesting!

[@alexfirth]

Always, always always ran GP5000s (and GP4000/GP4000Sii before that), but having an S-Works bike, and being unable to source GP5000s at a good price recently, I've decided to give the Turbo Cottons a go. Have no doubt they won't offer the same puncture protection, but still looking forward to seeing what they're like.

[@JohnBatty]

I've made the same change for similar availability reasons and so far they are OK. Feel a bit harder but this is mitigated by lower prrssure. Slightly more grip on loose surfaces, but slightly less on smooth or wet roads. So, overall acceptable, but unless they last 5000km, I'll probably go back to GP500's.

[@pakelly99]

@@JohnBattyfeel a bit harder? Turbo Cotton? (Not S Works Turbo)

[@JohnBatty]

@@pakelly99 My bad. You're correct. I'm on the Sworks Turbo

[@francoisduhem2585]

Turbo cottons give a real smooth riding experience but they are very fragile, they puncture just looking at them…

[@peterahlstedt2043]

Pirelli Cinturato Velo is very good choice

[@homerunhomeshow7201]

I may be convinced to try the tires featured in this video, if the ones I now ride on disappoint. So far no punctures and these feel quite resilient on my machine - Specialized Turbo, clinchers. I had gatorskins on it before but the bike felt more sluggish and not nearly as popping in accelerations. So I'll probably stick with these until the time comes to upgrade if that's possible. Thanks.

[@davidmckee2989]

Michelin power cup tlr are better than both the GP5000 and the Pirelli, roll as fast and much better puncture resistance. Was a long time GP5000s tr user and switched due to my size not being available in the shop. Wouldn't go back

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Yeah pirelli tires are smoother and wear great too.

[@craigcozza6234]

Love the entire Specialized line up, did you even test them? Turbo cottons for me, amazing grip and road feel

[@roadcc]

We did, you can find all of our reviews on the road.cc website! The turbo cottons are certainly good 👍

[@pulkinpulman2028]

Ive been using cheap pirelli p7 sport combine with panaracer ss + ..

[@rockmountbmxer]

Have both GP500 and Pirelli P Zero and as a heavier rider, the P Zero is a better tyre because they are so grippy and keep their form better. I feel like I’m going to rim out on the 5000’s.

[@macvos]

That's because the Continentals are lighter by using less rubber (thread thickness) and reinforcement (puncture protection), to be just that little bit faster (when new). I think, for most people, Pirelli have made the better balanced tire.

[@MarioKurill]

PZeros made in Italy are excellent. I'm on my second set of 30mm, and the only downside is the price. No complaints otherwise.

[@dagostino3000]

S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 30 for a perfect balance between wet rolling grip and protection.

[@TheRokko66]

Veloflex corsa are also a good choice for everyday riding

[@abhisheknath5363]

I have two wheelsets both setup tubeless. Corsa pros on my aero wheelset and gp5000s on the climbing wheelset. I have to say that while the gp5000s seem to be wearing better, the corsa’s are grippier and more supple. I’ll give my vote to Vittoria Corsa Pro graphene 2.0 as the best all round tire where money is no object.

[@kidShibuya]

Great. How many of them come in 650b?

[@dtibor5903]

Got some 23mm GatorSkins with TPU inner tubes for an old Pinarello bike. They run pretty well and i can keep about 40kph with them. I don't do any training beside commuting 15km every day on a cheaper btwin roadbike with Conti Gator Hardshells

[@剎那Z]

I think you need to try Maxxis high road SL

[@fluek66]

One of the best tyres I’ve ever used but only go up to 28c. Wish they would make 30 and 32

[@seer-9126]

What do you think about the corsa n.ext 26? Im going to get a pair because they are really lightweight

[@PinkAsAPistol]

Surprised that the GP 4-Seasons are not mentioned. For people who do not race but go back and forth between fast commuting and long rides, they seem to be the most valid compromise between the speed of the GPs and the durability of the Gatorskins - which feel kind of awful for me in terms of speed and grip. For me they last about 4 years or 10.000k - whichever comes first - and I get like two punctures during their lifetime and it's always thorns. I was kind of expecting to see them compared to similar tires, actually.

[@MrAnon-2024]

I was going to say the same thing. Swapped from GP5000’s (they seem to cut and nick far too easily) to 4seasons and find them tough as old boots. A bit slower, a bit heavier, but last much longer.

[@markgalanter1171]

I prefer the GP 4-season to Gatorskins. I find the hard Gatorskins to be very slippery in the wet.

[@PinkAsAPistol]

@@markgalanter1171 Yeap, If one needs that much more robust puncture protection (I live in Greece where the roads are full of broken glass and debris and I'm still ok with 4s) it's between the Gatorskins and their lack of grip in the wet or the awful ride of the Marathon Plus I guess

[@PinkAsAPistol]

@@MrAnon-2024 Yes I loved the grip and speed of the 5000s but even if I could stomach going through them that quicker, I wouldn't be equally carefree when riding 100 km away from home. 4 Seasons seem to be the perfect compromise since I'm not the person losing sleep thinking I could be going a tiny bit faster. Still I would be curious to see how similar tyres of other manufacturers are doing these days.

[@cheeng1]

Ritchey Race Slicks, 25mm

[@overcookit1433]

I have tested both, Conti Grand Prix 5000 and the Goodyear Eagle F1/F1 Supersport, and I had the feeling that although I am german and ride Contis for decades (it started with the Conti Grand Prix from the mid 90s that had 18mm as narrowest size, I rode them up to 2001, when they finally disappeared from the market), the Goodyear seem to be a bit faster, and they also fit better to oldschool 13C rims like the good old Campagnolo Shamal HPW from the 90s or early Mavic Cosmic Carbon like the SSC, as the 23mm version only has 21.7mm on those wheels, and for me with having 63kg, they work fine at 6.9bar/100psi in front and a little bit more on the rear. It only was a bit confusing that some "standard" F1 are lighter than some Supersport versions - it is worth to weigt them on the letter scale. I only actually miss the Conti Supersonic, which run way faster than any other tyre - I know bike rolling resistance rated them quite bad, but I think that relates to their measuring procedure, in the real world they are (or were) the fastest Conti tyres ever. Provided you cleaned them after putting on the rim, they also did not get brittle. The ones I still use (NOS) i refresh now and then with Armor All for rubber parts; as I wipe off residues before riding, that does not affect safety, but prorlongues their life.

[@oOoACFREEMANoOo]

Contis make me go nuts fitting P zero are smooth but tolerate 0 gravel

[@Viertelfranzose]

For me as I don't like airless Wheels on my Tour I allways trust the Schwalbe Pro one Plus...on my 30 mm Wheels with Tube it's a good Choice together with a Bottle of Spray if there is really a Problem on the wheels

[@guesser84]

Out of curiosity, where would u guys place e Schwalbe Pro One TLE?

[@two20john]

Vredestein, the best tyres they never go on about, probably because they don't hand out a ton of freebies.

[@ralphc1405]

I used to ride them late 90s early 2000s---Holland made 23mm FORTEZZAS that had high psi capability (though I never went past 120). Good all around tires and different from the usual Michelin and Conti's. I tried the new batch FORTEZZA Senso Xtreme and very satisfied with them as well. Too bad they are now made in the far east I think Thailand?

[@travelboss1408]

Good things not cheap, cheap things not good. Just to share my worst experience on Kenda Valkyrie TL, front & rear had inner damage one after another within 1500km of riding. Yeah probably I’d hit a pothole or a rock but the damaged patterns are the same for both tires.

[@권용대-b5v]

2nd tier is the nice middle ground for me. Mileage and puncture resistance are as important as rolling resistance!

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

We have a massive issue with sidewall punctures and slashes. The best tyre I've found so far gor dealing with this? It's a toss up between Vittoria Voraa N.EXT and Specialized Turbos. I had ENVE SES and they didn't handle glass cuts at all. Nor did three sets of Gatorskins. Conti GP 5000 TL would be my tyre od choice, but they are almost impossible to mount properly.

[@АнатолийНестеров-и7х]

I've got gravelkings ss 32 for fall and winter and this summer i tried vredestein superpasso 28 as allrounder. I am happy about the both

[@andrewcockburn7484]

Gatorskins are hard wearing but you'll wish they would give up faster. Terrible tyres. Noticeably slow, and scary in the wet. Michelin pro 4 endurance are much better.

[@pierrex3226]

Yeah they're notoriously horrible, surprised they made the list

[@a1white]

I think there are better choices nowadays for puncture resistance (unless they’ve recently improved them)

[@macvos]

You're absolutely right. Yes, they have decent puncture resistance (but not better than other tires that beat them in every other aspect), but so would tires made out of 2 inch thick hard plastic.

[@turboplopp]

If you can squeze them in the Schwalbe X-One Speed RS is an excellent all-road tire. They fit quite small, perform well on everything but mud or single trails and they are fast and grippy on tarmac. Almost no need for a gravelbike with these.

[@HamRadio200]

Really surprised Schwalbe Pro One tubeless wasn't on your list. I've used them since going tubeless a few years ago. I can attest they're fast, wear good and grip good. I'm not too sure about wet grip as I don't usually ride fast or corner fast on wet tarmac.

[@Deshlet1995]

Have you tried Pro One Aero Tires? They last as long as the Pro Ones and are pretty fast