Originally Posted by ktambascio
Do those have enough tread on them to allow wet riding? I will probably still ride if it is lightly raining, and I want enough traction in the rain.
I think a tire like this might work:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...443&Store=Bike
though it doesn't have the puncture resistance you mentioned, so I'm still looking.
Thanks for all the advice.
-kevin
I agree with previous posters about tread design. I have used the performance slick city ST and 130PSI true slicks on my road bike and have never had a traction problem in rain or in dry conditions. The one time I did have a traction issue was with a road tire with tread (the hutchinson excel), but that is likely because they are made of relatively hard rubber compared to the tires I was used to riding.
All that being said, if tread makes you more confident, then it might be worthwhile getting a tire with some tread, because a lack of confidence will cause you to crash just a quickly as a lack of traction.