Road Cycling - Tire Recommendations?

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Mister_Salty
08-13-02, 12:39 PM
I'm coming up on buying my first set of replacement tires, so I'm interested in opinions about what people are riding. I'd like something that's got a good balance of longevity and handling--I realize this is a little vague, which is why I'm asking for advice! Any advice on favorites or selecting the right tire is appreciated.

Thanks very much!

RainmanP
08-13-02, 01:27 PM
It depends somewhat on what type of riding you do. Continental Ultra 3000s are excellent tires at about $25 each. I love them. However, I commute on trashy streets and shred tires within 1000 miles so I buy tires on sale, generally Vittoria HSD 700x25 on sale for $10. They may not be the best, but they last as long as anything for my purpose.
Stinger9oh
08-13-02, 05:14 PM
When I flatted yesterday, I got a good view of how worn my Continental Grand Prix 4-Season Gatorskins had become. When I got home I called Colorado Cyclist to order a new pair. The salesman felt that the Grand Prix 3000 would give me more miles than than buying the same as I had before. They're on sale for $39.99.

Rich

Mister_Salty
08-13-02, 05:32 PM
Thanks for the tips. Actually, I had heard good things about the continentals, so maybe I'll try them.