Originally Posted by
Ken Cox
Wheee! Look at meee! I can skiiiid!
The Ultremos never had a flat, handle EXQUISITELY, but get cut up easily.
I found myself changing my rear Ultremo too frequently because of the cuts and its appearance; whereas, on the front, the Ultremo goes forever and beautifully so.
The 4 Seasons have almost the lightness of the Ultremos, and almost the handling, with no flats and no cuts.
There's no reason to match the front and rear tire. I normally use a lightweight, supple, excellent handling race tire up the front and generally put something more durable in the rear. I've been using Michelin P3Rs up front for two years now and haven't had a single flat. But, I would never run one in the rear. I usually pair the front P3R with a Michelin Krylion in the rear, which is a more durable and long-wearing tire. There is no reason why you could not do the same with Continental or Schwalbe tires.