Hi Everyone,

I was looking to get some feedback and recommendations for tires. I'm currently using the tires that came with my bike, I don't have any prior experience so I can't compare them to anything, they are Schwalbe Durano S. From reading some posts I was thinking about switching tires to the GrandPrix 4000s. For what its worth I in the NY, NJ area... Fort Lee area, 9W and Central Park. Mostly weekend rides with occasional small races (16miles).

I appreciate any input before I make the investment or just stay with what I have.

thanks!

I just put these on my new Wabi Classic fixed-gear bike. 700x25c's. A big improvement in ride quality over the stock tires. Got caught out in a shower yesterday and they gripped well in the wet too. They are pricey but worth it IMO. You will be pleased.

If you haven't had any flats or other issues, why would you change them?

Curiosity about what might, still, be better?

The GP4K is the standard answer around here. I run them, and they're very durable, but there's a contingent that prefers the Michelin Pro4 Race Service Course as being nicer (though possibly less durable). Either will likely be better than the Luganos.

Both the Contis and Michelins will ride nicer, but unless you have much experience riding, you may not notice the difference.

This isn't a slam against you, but an observation about inexperience riders.

Doesn't hurt to have them in the meantime.

How are the roads in your area? If they're not lovely and smooth, you might want to reconsider the Pro4/GP4000s advice. I've been cutting GP4000s like crazy this year, and it's getting annoying!

If you want to try them anyway, wiggle or ribble both have them for very good prices and shipping from the UK is slow but consistent.

Here are the two being talked about. You can probably get the GP4K's a little cheaper form the UK, but you will wait weeks to get them.

Pro 4 $71.99 for the set shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/140931926387...84.m1497.l2649

GP4K $81.95 for the set shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-Continen...item415d26cf05

I have also tried these and had good experiences

Michelin Lithion 2 $55.85 for the set shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-Michelin...item3380dd8d82

Like the OP, I had no prior experience with which to compare the stock (Specialized Pro II, 25cm) tires that came with my bike. I got 4700 miles from my front and 2400/2300 miles from two rears. I had no flats or other issues running at 110 psi. I started riding this summer at 210 lbs. and eventually dropped ten pounds. I just replaced those tires with 23 cm Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks. After only 200 miles I cannot assess their durability, but the ride improvement is significant. Rolling resistance is noticeably reduced. I'm climbing in higher gears and my speed has increased about 3 mph for the same pedal effort. Of course, the slicks are dry tires, so I'll need caution in cornering in the wet. I try not to ride in the ride and the tires seem a very big improvement.

Thanks for the feedback. I will continue to use what I have, I just wanted to hear some feedback or recommendations.

The one thing I definitely noticed with the Michelin's is a softer, more "grippy" ride. However, my experience -- and this was on Pro3s, not Pro4s -- is that it's much easier to pick up an embedded object with those than others. The reason people like GP4Ks is they're sort of a midpoint between the ride feel of a Michelin and the durability of a "tough" tire that has a harsher ride.

You beat me to it.

Another excellent tire is the Michelin Pro Race 4 "Endurance". Very light, responsive and decent flat protection.

I really like the Vittoria Corsa Evo II's. Currently I have the GP4000s on my bike and it is a great tire as well(only got them to see what the hype is all about).

I am riding GP4000s tires. Have been very happy for the 1000+/- I have on them. No flats, no problems.

I really like the Grand Prix 24mm and at $17 a pop you can't beat them. They have a $27 charge fee so I ordered 6. I see them as 98% of the tire and cheap as hell if you order a lot.

https://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k37...-mm-black.html

if you're looking for better feel, the schwalbe ultremos zx are nice. i also have a set of conti gp4000s on a pair of wheels. i've found that they need about 4-5 psi less than the schwalbes for nice feel.