Originally Posted by
trailmix
Both are good tires, depends on what you value more. The TServ seems to get the edge in traction(especially when wet) but the Gatorskin will last longer. If you frequently ride in the rain I would pick the TServ, mostly dry then Gatorskins. One more note, 700x32 TServs measured 31.5mm wide while the Gatorskins measure 29.5mm wide on the same rims(Mavic M236).
Thanks for the input, since I live in the wet part of the PNW, Panaracers are the better bet, however my go to bike shop only had one T-Serv on hand so I got a set of 700x32 Pasela PTs with folding beads since they appear to be almost the same tire except for the sidewall treatment. So far so good since they gripped well on the wet pavement and random mud this morning although the ride is not as smooth as the Vittoria XM Pro knobbies I was using. Then again they ride a lot better than the cheap 700x25 tires they replaced.