Originally Posted by LoRoK

I've found better puncture resistant tires that ride way better than 'skins. They're Schwalbe Ultremo DD with the ceramic guard thing. I've put over 1000 miles on them with not a single flat, and I live in goathead country. The ride is comparable to the Conti 4000. They're not cheap though. I ride brakeless, but hardly ever do sick skiddddzzzzzz so they'll probably last me for a long time.