Originally Posted by
Fizzaly
Are these new kevlar tires really that much better?
Yes.
I'm using Vittoria Randoneur Pro's, which have kevlar side walls, and are otherwise rubber. I think I got mine for $58 for the pair. They've stood up to a lot of bad luck and questionable judgment on my part. I've put about 2,000 miles on mine so far ... probably 85 % of them on pavement.