Subject: RE: Best Cycling Tires - 2008 Rubino Pro are my all-around fav's. Keep coming back to these after trying others.
Long wearing, durable, and excellent all-around performance (handling, rolling resistance, braking). Price isn't bad either. Other Vittorias- Zafirro Pro is more durable & longer wearing, but don't aoffer ride & handling of the RP. Diamante & Open Corsas are SWEET, but much less durable & treadlife is much shorter than RPs.
Michelin Pro Race are good also. Slightly quicker but less durable & don't wear as long. Higher price & more frequent replacement add up to $$$$.
Conti's I've tried have been decent- EXCEPT I've been plagued by fragile sidewalls. I've blown two sidewalls on very low mileage (<250mi) tires on minor impacts (small stones common in my area). Only durable Conti I've tried are UltraGatorskins, which ride rougher, slower, & with less grip than other competitive tires.
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