Originally Posted by pityr
I've been searching for puncture resistant tires too. I have the stock Bontrager tires that came on my Trek 1200 and have gone through 5 tubes in 300 miles. 1 was my fault, I busted the stem while trying to pump it up. Yes, I do ride around everything I can, I just have an nasty unavoidable section of road to cross on my commute.
I've read that the Continental Grand Pri 4 Season was supposed to offer very good puncture protection in addition to being a fairly fast tire. They have them at REI for $55 each.
I have a Trek Pilot 1.0 with the same tires. 3 flats in about the same distance. Kevlar belted doesn't seem to help, small pieces of glass went right through. I too busted a stem (doh!) pumping up! I am going with the Conti Ultra Gatorskins in the same 28mm size for the rear tire. Were your flats all rear as well? I carry a trunk bag and clothes/lunch/papers/etc. and I'm no lightweight, so I wouldn't expect the cheaper stock tires to last anyway. Had to try though!
Kerry