[tanner3155]

Recently my Serfas Seca RS tires got worn through and at the suggestion of an lbs I replaced them with Specialized all condition Armadillos. After a few rides it is clear that these tires have a much higher rolling resistance and of course are heavier. Going both up and down my favorite hills I'm seeing 2 mph difference between the two. Went for my usual 27 mile loop today and it took 15 minutes longer than usual. I noticed that when I get out of the saddle it feels like I have a flat or the brakes are rubbing.

Anyway, what is a good rolling low resistance tire that has a decent durability and ride?

 

[Rugby11]

Conti 4000s
Schlwable Ultremo DD
Hutchinson Fusion 3

 

[Jayzonk]

Are you looking for something that fits 700C X 23?

 

[frpax]

Conti 4000s

:thumbsup:

 

[jnbrown]

Conti 4000s if you want something fast and durable.
Nothing else out there that does both.

 

[Jayzonk]

Conti 4000s if you want something fast and durable.
Nothing else out there that does both.

I don't know if I agree with you. I've run Continental Grand Prix's for three years now and I find them quite fast and durable, and good in the rain even. I also ran Kenda Konstrictors and liked them - great price on those!

 

[tanner3155]

Yes, 700 x 23's. I've had GP4000's a while back. They seems pretty good. I've heard good things about Vittoria open corsa's too, anyone have experience with those?

 

[JoelS]

Open Corsas are probably the best rolling clincher tire available. Just fantastic! That said, they are fragile. It's a race day tire.

 

[mikesjo]

How are the Michelin Pro 3? There was a deal two tires for $63 on probikekit.com so I thought I would give them a try. Waiting for them now.

 

[jmlapoint]

I use 700x23 P3Race and love them.
Great roll and corning, durable and easy to mount on DT-Swiss rims.
Vitt Rubino Pro's are also great

john

 

[veloduffer]

I use Bontrager Race X Lite clinchers - very good tire that isn't a rock and had good durability - and the Schwalbe Durano HS 339 - similar but a bit pricier. My tire size is 700x25 on 19mm rims.

 

[Yamabushi]

+1 on Conti 4000's!

 

[djetelina]

+1 on the Bonti's

Rock solid, great mileage, all at a very good price point. Use 700x25's myself, not a "status" tire but mighty fine for training and long distance group rides.

 

[tanner3155]

Conclusion!

Well, I bought the Vitt open Corsas 320 tpi. I took them on their maiden run today and ended up doing my first century! They roll so great it feels like I was cheating. Ran through a lot road debris, rocks, glass, etc... but they held up just fine. I'm very impressed and if they stay this good and I end up getting 2500 - 3000 miles then I've got myself a new tire. So far, well worth the price!!!!

 

[MattSoutherden]

Going both up and down my favorite hills I'm seeing 2 mph difference between the two.

That would be your legs, not the tyres. There's no way the tyre is accounting for such a difference.*

As for recommendations. I recently started using Vittoria Open Pavés. Love 'em.

*Unless you're doing 100mph - Then I'll give you the 2% difference.

 

[Hooben]

MAXXIS Re-fuse

Great all around tire, zero flats in over 900 miles in thorny desert conditions. 120 PSI

 

[skyliner1004]

i have the GP4000's and they're very sticky and hard in both the right places.

 

[Becky]

Well, I bought the Vitt open Corsas 320 tpi. I took them on their maiden run today and ended up doing my first century! They roll so great it feels like I was cheating. Ran through a lot road debris, rocks, glass, etc... but they held up just fine. I'm very impressed and if they stay this good and I end up getting 2500 - 3000 miles then I've got myself a new tire. So far, well worth the price!!!!

Let us know how many miles you get out of them...

 

[MR_GRUMPY]

Why not just stick some Serfas tires back on.
Can't beat the price.

 

[Fixed]

he did

Let us know how many miles you get out of them...

He did. 100 miles. ;-)

I love these tires, but they last, for me, about 500 miles tops. I've used them up, essentially, in one long ride. Not so much wearing down to the cords, but I always get them cut up long before the rubber wears through, or I get tired of repairing so many flats pull them off.