Subject: RE: Tires Vittoria Diamante Pros have a great mix of ride (220 TPI casing makes for a very supple ride), grip, price, and tread life. They're not the most durable tires - I've noticed more punctures than with the pro3 races I used prior, and have had one irreparable sidewall tear (which was my fault - I was wearing dark sunglasses through a tunnel at about 20 mph, and didn't see a rock on the road). Definitely stay away from Maxxis Re-Fuse. I just picked up a pair for my wife's bike, but ended up using them on my own spare wheelset as they were so incredibly difficult to mount up (and would be nearly impossible for my less experienced spouse). The bead fit isn't terrible (on the tight side of normal), but the casing is so thick that it's nearly impossible to get them to cooperate with a tube. Hopefully, their durability will make up for the difficulty of use; I'd hate to have to change a tube on a ride. |