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So i have basically built my bike but i don't know what tires to get any suggestions

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a.k.a. Continental Gatorskins

You didn't let us pick the rest of the parts, why the tires?

Pro2grips, but not for skidz.

In my experience, Gatorskins = no flats. Great tire.

bontrager racelite hardcase. you will never get a flat ever. they will outlast your ck headset.

jk.

they will, however, outlast the treads on gatorskins, specially on your rear wheel.

There are about a dozen of these threads…

Generally top contenders are Conti Gatorskins, Bontrager Hardcases and Soma Everwears. Some people swear by Armadillos but other says they dont grip and the sidewalls blow out. I personally ride Vittoria Rubinos, though they can be spendy if youre skidding all over the f*ckin place.

I like my 28mm Michelin Dynamics that can be had for 11 dollars and bike tires direct. Seriously, I love the wider tires (this is as wide as I can fit ). The ride is plush.

Gatorskins

Personally I mismatch my tires. The rear is more prone to puncture from debris, potholes, and skidding, but the front does not have to be so tough. Continental Gatorskin rear and Michelin Pro Race or Vittoria Rubinos in front.

depends on where you live/how you ride.

1. do you skid alot?
2. All weather or performance tire?
3. Do you live near alot of bike shops/is your commute long? Cheaper tires are fine IMO and more cost effective in the long run if you have short commutes/live by alot of bike shops

I have checked out the other threads on this but figured I'd utilize this currently active one.

I'm after some all weather tires for my townie/commuter bike. I'll use them to ride in snow, rain, etc. I know lots of folks run cyclocross tires. I just ordered Kenda Kwik CX tires from nashbar....only to find out the day after ordering them that the reviews of them are terrible. Anyone have suggestions? I was thinking of going with 28s or 30s and don't want to spend more than around $20 a per tire. The reviews were so resoundingly terrible that I think I'll return the Kendas.

Those Michelin Dynamics look okay, but I'd like a bit more tread, or at least some knobs on the shoulder for traction in snow.

i don't recommend dynamics at all. if you shop around a little you can find better tires at comparable prices... i like rubino pros and vredestein ricorsos in the front, and gators in the rear. a friend swears by 28c armadillos, though, and that tire looks like it hasn't worn a bit in four months.

Panaracer Pasela TGs. Nice tire, good feel, you can get them bigger if you like and they seem pretty tough. I've got 28's that I like. I think the Panaracer T-Serv is the same thing in all black but I got the Paselas for cheap from Nashbar whenever they were on sale.

Tservs. Or some of those sweet new solid tires, so you never have to pump. ;)

I always go back to ultra-gators. Nothing else that's punctureproof has the lightness and durability that they have. They simply feel great and fast. I'm going to a fatter 28mm on my new wheelset this week. Hopefully I wont feel slowed down by the bigger size.

I like the Gatorskins as well. I'm yet to get a flat, and they do seem to roll really smoothly. Although for skids, they seem to be pretty sticky. It took a little time and muscle to learn with them, but I eventually got it.

Pro race 3's... 4tw

Yeah, i forgot about that. It's true that Gatorskins are difficult to skid on. They grab the road. I've gotten used to it and just do series of skips and short skids. My other choice for tires is michelin krylions. They're nice, too.

Ya gatorskins make skidding difficult. I'm always worried I am going to rip off a cleat skidding. So skips when needed on gatorskins for me.