Originally Posted by alanbikehouston

You assume that an expensive 23mm tire with "anti-puncture" belts "out performs" a cheapo 28mm Continental (such as the 2007 "Ultra-Sport"). And, as with most assumptions, it is faulty.

How do I KNOW that the cheapo 28mm Continental "outperforms" the expensive "light weight" 23mm tires with puncture belts? Because I've put a lot of miles on both types of tires.