I had one sidewall blowout on in July. I couldn't find Specialized Armadillos at any local shop so one recommended me the Continental. Less than 50 miles on it and the sidewall blows out. I took it back to the shop and they replacedit with a Trek Bontrager for free and those are working as good as the Armadillos. I had trouble with Continentals >15 years ago and quit using them. Never again.