Originally Posted by
LeeG
you asked for recommendation for good skinwall touring tires on a bike that originally came with 32mm tires and now you're asking about racing tires that aren't skinwalls but are 28mm that will wear quickly.
You aren't lazy, you're just not sure what you want and appear to be changing your mind as you go along.
Well, researching as the names pop-up on the thread pretty quickly eliminated the classic skinwall idea. Other than the Paselas, I don't see them being made anymore. The Conti 4s do have a somewhat brown sidewall and have a good rep, but I see what you mean about the soft rubber and not being really made for touring so they're out. I've never toured, but I've ridden road quit a bit and the largest tire I've used was a 28 Michelin City/Trek. It seems like most of you are using at least a 32. As far as changing my mind, yes! I am capable of it. New information is posted, I research the suggestion, then someone adds something that points me in a new direction. I find this method works for me most of the time.