Originally Posted by
manc
The Gator-hardshell has better reinforcement on the sidewalls than the gator-shell.
Yes. There is Continental
"Gatorskin" and Continental
"Gator Hardshell".
Hardshell supposed to be little stronger, but also little harsher ride comparing to Gatorskin.
OP is writing about Gatorskin version, which supposed to have issues with very weak sidewalls.