I really like the Michelin City and City Pilot for a poorman's Schwalbe Marathon. Similar hard rubber strip and less than half the price. The City has a thinner hardrubber strip and probably rolls a little better than the City Pilot, but I haven't compared them. I have been commuting on the Citys for over 5000 mi. in suburban/country roads and have not gotten a single flat. Prior to that I was getting one every 1000 mi. on a pair of Performance city type tires.