Originally Posted by
spare_wheel
i've used dozens of brands of tires and conti gatorskins are among the best when it comes to rolling resistance vs puncture resistance. i currently either buy gators from europe or REI when the prices dip to the low 30s. my other go to tire is the serfas survivor -- definitely the best value in puncture resistant training tires.
I am starting to lean towards Maxxis re-fuse as the best value. It has just a tad more rolling resistance than the gatorskin but easily makes up for wet weather cornering and traction and they are $40 at full price. So far, same puncture resistance.