20 Best Road Bike Tires For Puncture Resistance (Jan 2023 Update)

Just completed a 1001-mile ride from Florida/Alabama boarder all the way down to mile marker ZERO in Key West Florida on these tires and they "ROCKED". Only had one flat and it was because the tube failed. Ran over a lot of debris on this trip and these tires handled it without any issues. Outstanding tire at a great price, with fast shipping. The reflective stripes were an added bonus since we started off each day's ride @ 4:30 am. I would buy them again.Kevin C.

Like I said in the headline, I LOVE these tyres. Upsized from 40-559 to 47-559, and switched from M+ down to Marathons. Really happy I did.They're lighter, roll better and are noticeably more comfortable. Pity about the delivery. I've bought a bit of stuff from Bikeinn and it's been pretty seamless but this time it was rubbish. 24 days to deliver from ordering, supplied with the wrong tracking number, and literally no way to break the impenetrable wall that is tradeinn customer service. But hey, they got here in the end.Jeffrey

Ordered a pair of these via Halfords click & collect process. Was updated regularly as to when they came into the store, and when I could collect. In fact, they arrived a day earlier than projected. Collection was great, especially with the difficulties of Covid-19. The staff ensured a very good, safe and efficient system of collection. The tyres were relatively easy to put on the rims, though did need some assistance with tyre levers, but no big drama. Have rode on them several times since on both road and canal tow path, and been pleased with the grip, stability and roll resistance. Would definitely recommend these tyres if looking for stability and puncture resistance, as opposed to speed. Great all round tyre.BiffBurn

I’ve been a big fan of the GP5000 TL and thought the new GP5000 “S” would be EVEN better. But instead I’ve found some microholes in the sidewalls after dipping whole wheel/tyre in my kitchen sink! How’s the tubeless fluid meant to reach the sidewall close to the rim edge? Probably would seal if I added a minimum of 120ml or so of fluid but what’s the point of spending $120 per tyre for the “lightest” tubeless around, only to weight in up with more fluid than a tube would weigh? And not to mention the hours and hours of messing around changing valves and redoing wheel after wheel thinking it was something else! So yeah moral of the story, I will try another brand next as unfortunately im now scarred. Hope this review saves some others time & heartache I’ve been through. Cheers & happy cycling folks!Nik S.

ORDER DATE: 01/05/2020 ORDER NUMBER: X1761130 I bought a continental GP5000 tire as a continuation of the great satisfaction from the continental GP4000 ii, reading the excellent reviews, to use it as a rear tire. I ordered them in May, I was late to receive them due to covid and I finally placed it in early July. Unfortunately in a very short time and with minimal use, 500 kilometers, the product in a routine walk on asphalt was torn to the side and unfortunately destroyed. There are no guarantees for the tires as I understood after contacting continental. My company replied "The damage to your tire has been caused by sharp road debris and is not a manufacturing defect. Unfortunately this is just bad luck "showing clearly that a material failure in one of the most critical parts of the bike for safety is due to misfortune and that its responsibility is limited to selling expensive and well-publicized tires that are torn sideways" by the wind " . Sigmasport was initially offered to offer me a tire at a better price. In the first choice I made "vittoria rubino" he offered me a price much higher than the competition, which he improved after a market research I did but not satisfactorily. In a second proposal I made for the continental GP5000, thinking that I would have a more favorable price on the tire that was damaged, the OFFER was 8 euros more expensive than the competition per tire with free shipping. I preferred to buy 2 tires from another store with 5 euros shipping. Unfortunately my opinion on sigmasports, in terms of customer response after purchase, is not the best (read also my experience with ENDURAFS260 PRO BIB SHORT shorts). I'm really unlucky with orders from sigmasports. In summary, I believe that the continental GP5000 Folding tire is an expensive, very good tire with a big problem on the side walls. Searching the web, you will find many bad reviews in this area. If you want a safe tire above all, choose something else.ajohnie

I had a really good experience with the previous model (GP 5000 TL) in a 28mm on my Cannondale Topstone gravel bike, mounted on a DT Swiss CR 1600 Spline road wheelset. I'd been waiting for REI to stock the updated version, in a 32 mm, but figured I'd go ahead and try the 700 x 30mm as soon as they showed in stock. The GP 5000 S TR mount even a bit easier than the previous mode and form a very strong / secure seal. Setting up for tubeless was quick and painless, and after a couple hundred miles on them I'm very happy.charlie_halloween

I was looking for new tyres for my bike and decided on Schwalbe Maraton Plus for their puncture resistance. I have a Halfords lass than a mile from my house so I checked and they were in stock. However, I wasn't sure on the sizing as the widest ones stocked were slightly narrower than the markings on my existing ones suggested. I intended to order for click and collect due to Covid restrictions but decided to walk up to the store so I could ask for advice. I couldn't have been happier with the service I received. The member of staff who served me was both polite and knowledgeble and put my mind at rest that the tyres I had in mind were easily wide enough for my rims. The tryres were marked up at a higher price than on the website but the store were happy to match the online price. I made my purchase, went home and fitted the tyres. My first ride on them confirmed I had made the right decision. Thank you Halfords for helping guide me to this decision.martinetuk

Some say these tyres are difficult to fit, I tied a piece of cord around the rim and tyre for the 'tight' last few inches of fitting, and then just pushed the tyre on with my fingers; job done. These tyres weigh approx. 960g. and whilst that's some 230 grammes more per tyre than the originals on my Crossfire 2; I haven't noticed any increase in resistance whilst cycling. After about 120 miles, no punctures to date, they're nice and quiet, with no perceptible effect on handling either. The reflective strip around the bead is a very smart idea, especially if you're a night-time cyclist, and the tread depth is more than the original tyres. The bike handles well on tarmac surfaces, and not too bad on gravel and mud, they are after-all a sort of one size fits all tyre. Overall, I'm happy with these tyres; and hopefully I'll get a few thousand miles out of them this year. Click and collect from the Whitstable branch, which still isn't listed; hence showing Canterbury instead.Arthur Eyetus

I had intended to replace the Schwalbe Tyrago rear tyre which had been on my e-bike from the start with one the same as it had given good service and had an ideal tread pattern for my needs. Unfortunately, that model was no longer available, but the Marathon Plus seemed like a good alternative as according to the manufacturer's description and customer reviews it seemed like a pretty tough hybrid tyre with good puncture resistance and is e-bike rated. I would have preferred a more knobbly tread pattern at the sides for extra grip on the odd muddy track, but since most of my riding is done on firm forest and estate roads as well as tarmac, that wasn't a priority. The fit on the rim was reassuringly snug and it centred itself nicely. I just managed to fit it without tyre levers, which reduces the risk of nipping the tube. So far I've only ridden a couple of hundred km on it, mostly in dry conditions, so it's too early for a performance report, but the obvious quality of manufacture and good fit means that I feel confident inflating it to max pressure to minimise rolling resistance.AlanBadger

I own these tires in 37-622 and 47-622 sizes and have been very satisfied. The performance is amazing for the price. I commute year around and ride on paved and unpaved surfaces, and they perform well, wet or dry. The sidewalls are thick, however, and have begun to crack after about 1.5 years of use on the 37-622s. I nevertheless bought them in 47-622 for another bike. Be aware that these run narrow in comparison to Schwalbe tires (or maybe Schwalbe tires run wide). The 47-622 are far narrower than Schwalbe 47-622 on the same rim, and about the width of a Schwalbe 42-622 , and the 37-622 tires seem more like Schwalbe 32-622. You can order up a size or two without worry.Nicholas Bu.

Continental Ride Tour 700c x 47 was to replace the lighter and fast-wearing 700c x 45 WTB Riddler tyres that came with my new gravel/commuting bike. Delivery was as projected. Installation was a breeze. The Ride Tour was almost twice as heavy as the Riddler, but I felt speed was not much reduced. Additional benefit: 10-15% softer ride.Charlie

I needed a pair of tyres to fit new wheels I had purchased, because I could not get a replacement freehub for the rear wheel and a replacement hub for the front wheel. I had decided to go slightly narrower than my existing 38C tyres and picked these as they seemed to offer good rolling resistance, grip and puncture resistance. Most of my cycling is carried out on Cycle Paths/ Trails. Currently they have only been used on three rides on cycle trails varying from 18 to 30miles. Each time they have been used I have improved my previous times for the same ride so it would seem that the improved rolling resistance claims are correct. It may be the reduced width but they seem a bit squirrely at just under 40mph on fly ash, but it may also be that is not the optimum surface or speed for these tyres. I would recommend these and will purchase the equivalent if these ever wear out.Roy D.

So pleased I bought these tyres. Upgraded my old 38mm tyres to these 40mm tyres and couldn't believe the difference it's made. The ride is so much more comfortable and the added grip is truly exceptional. The tyres are heavy but worth it for that extra puncture protection. The extra tread also means I can venture further off the beaten track. Reflective sidewalls are an added safely feature. Fantastic tyres!Dudley C.

For a heavy rider or heavily loaded bike or just for the ultimate in commuter reliability these are the best you can buy. They have reinforced sidewalls & wire bead and the 26×2.0's are rated for 130kg per tyre. I've only had one puncture on two bikes used daily for the last 3 years and that was a 6inch nail that went in and out! They even roll well for such a heavy tyre. There are only 3 downsides. 1. The 2.0's are very difficult to fit & get to sit evenly on rims under 30mm. I use Ryde Andra 40 & Halo SAS rims and they go on by hand & sit perfectly with no effort. 2. They look like off road tyres but have no grip on anything other than tarmac or gravel tracks. 3. The price.NOtotheEU

My local bike shop put some of these on one of my bikes a few years ago. Since then I got kitted out with my own bike tools and bike lift and do all my maintenance myself. These tires are a great combo of grip, decent rolling resistance and price. I love the reflective side walls as well. I have only really worn out one tire since then. The several others I’ve bought have all been terminated by Montreal’s ghetto street conditions- so I can’t blame the tires.Christopher

Great tire. Drove few days and no problems. I lost some tires around here since lots uneven roads and sofar this tire holding up and would buy again:)victorskladanowski

I bought these expecting the worse when it comes to install, however it was no issue at all installing on 700x28c rim. Was able to do it mostly by hand, then using plastic levers 1 inch at a time I was able to easily get the last bit on without damaging the tube or the tire. The tires are very comfortable (inflated to 90psi) and have amazing grip compared to regular racing tires. The reflective sidewall is a great feature, as is the puncture resistance. As mentioned they are heavy compared to regular road racing tires, however, I did not notice any worse rolling resistance. I highly recommend these tires! Great value for the price!1101

My 38 year old mtn. bike is now a city cruiser. Back in its day it wasn't that great as a mountain/trail bike the thing has too long of a wheelbase and all you can do is spin your back wheel on any sort of a dirt trail climb, so now it's a city bomber. The Continental Contact Cruiser is just fat enough for you to air it down and have a cush ride on pavement or you can air them up a little more and go fast if you got a commute. They are way better than wearing out a set of knobby tire if you don't go near gravel or dirt.William L.

I replaced both my old Conti Touring Plus with these about 6 months ago. The Touring Plus had well over 25K on them in just over 3 years of riding around here and in Europe, on all kinds of different surfaces – only a bad flat kinda sealed the deal for them. I have well over 2K on these tires with zero complaints riding through hills and flats, throughout the fall and winter on asphalt and some gravel surfaces. These tires do make a bit of a whirring noise sometimes, which the Touring Plus never did. The tires should 'relax' as time goes bye and taking them on and off on the fly in the future probably won't be an issue. If you don't have the patience and right equipment to initially install them yourself, just have MEC staff do it for you. If you ride all year in all weather (no snow for me) and road conditions, I highly recommend a tire like this – I'm super happy with mine.Livingthedream

I've been using these tires over the past month and find the product is of good quality. The ride is smooth and grips the road nicely. I feel confident leaning into the corners with these tires. If you're choosing a wider tire (for example 28mm) ensure your bike can accommodate a larger mm tire. A 28mm tire inflated can reach 30mm and may rub against the fork/frame.Alberto

I'm on my second set of Rubino Pro now and I'm very satisfied. They roll very well (prob one of the best performing ones) and are relatively light. After ~6,000km I got 3 punctures in quick succession on the back tyre. I then decided to swap for a new one and the punctures stopped. Unless it's a coincidence, it's fair to say they last about that long (they prob could go further, but more punctures would likely ensue). They go well on tarmac, bike paths and dirt roads.Marcos

They definitely are not race tires, but a reliable compromise for real fun riding!!!
Look great, roll fast, handle with confidence!!
Buy them on sale!! A great deal.
Prefer them to Michelin power roads!
A faster tire with a nice comfy ride!!

Now have lots more miles and gotta admit! Best things you don't have to glue to your rims, like CXs or CGs!!!!
Don't miss sew ups….

Months later and a few thousand miles:
These things handle and ride extremely well, hardly any punctures, BUT!!!!!! they get LOTS of little cracks on the colored section and have a consistent lLLLLLLONG crack along the circumference of the tire close to the rim.
No failures YET….
But this is quite alarmingTim Martinez

Fantastic tires! Bought these for a 1,100+ ultra endurance race around Lake Michigan and they worked like a charm. Got a few punctures from nails but hit tons of debris in the shoulders of the road and these puppies lasted well. Silca Sealant works like a charm with them and wouldn’t run anything else. Definitely recommend these tires.Jack

I am 100% sold on tubeless in general and my Michellin Power Road tires in particular. This is my first foray into tubless, so I have no other brands to comapare to, but I am not going to try any other brands for comparison. I had flats on my clinchers two weeks in a row and decided to give tubeless tires a try in hopes of having less flats. I had been hesitant to go tubeless becuase my LBS guy said he hates them because they are so difficult to mount and I read lots of reviews of people having trouble getting them to mount. These tires were no harder to get on the rims than the clinchers I had been using and, they popped right on and sealed the first time I hit them with the air shot. I am assuming that what I will eventaully be able to say is that my troubles with flats are mostly in the past. But what I can say in the present is that I don't see me ever going back to clinchers even if I were to still h ave troulbe with flats because of how much smoother they run. I am in my 60s and weigh over 200# and don't like being punished when I ride on our rough Indiana roads. I put 28 mm on the front and 32 mm on the back and lowered my presure considerably and now on the chip and seal roads that used to rattle me I can barely feel the vibration, and the roughness of some of the other roads seems to have been cut about in half or more. I will never go back to a clincher, and unless I have some problem with my Michellins, I won't have reason to experiment with any other tire.David

Fantastic tires! Bought these for a 1,100+ ultra endurance race around Lake Michigan and they worked like a charm. Got a few punctures from nails but hit tons of debris in the shoulders of the road and these puppies lasted well. Silca Sealant works like a charm with them and wouldn’t run anything else. Definitely recommend these tires.Jack

I am 100% sold on tubeless in general and my Michellin Power Road tires in particular. This is my first foray into tubless, so I have no other brands to comapare to, but I am not going to try any other brands for comparison. I had flats on my clinchers two weeks in a row and decided to give tubeless tires a try in hopes of having less flats. I had been hesitant to go tubeless becuase my LBS guy said he hates them because they are so difficult to mount and I read lots of reviews of people having trouble getting them to mount. These tires were no harder to get on the rims than the clinchers I had been using and, they popped right on and sealed the first time I hit them with the air shot. I am assuming that what I will eventaully be able to say is that my troubles with flats are mostly in the past. But what I can say in the present is that I don't see me ever going back to clinchers even if I were to still h ave troulbe with flats because of how much smoother they run. I am in my 60s and weigh over 200# and don't like being punished when I ride on our rough Indiana roads. I put 28 mm on the front and 32 mm on the back and lowered my presure considerably and now on the chip and seal roads that used to rattle me I can barely feel the vibration, and the roughness of some of the other roads seems to have been cut about in half or more. I will never go back to a clincher, and unless I have some problem with my Michellins, I won't have reason to experiment with any other tire.David

Originally bought this tire because one of mine was going bald. I liked it so much that I wound up buying a second one a couple of weeks later. I have not had a puncture since I bought these tires and I’ve been riding out in the snow and some ice as well. Obviously they are not ice wheels, but they do well in the snow. They are difficult to get on but when they are on they are super snug and feel very safe and secure. MEC Price was also lower than Amazon. Which is a nice feature. Very happy with these highly recommended.Marco

I'm just a casual weekend cyclist. Put these on a used Cannondale moutain bike (no suspension). They fit great and ride awsome compared to the knobbies they replaced. My bike is used mainly by my son to commute to school and he says now the ride is so much easier and faster. They were a little tough to get on the rims, had to borrow a set of pry bars, but they went on considering I haven't changed a tire in over 30 years it went pretty smoothly. I bought these mainly because they have the reflective side walls because it gets dark so fast in the fall and my son is riding on busy roads it makes him highly visable from the side. Overall very happy with purchase. So far so good.Casual cyclist

I bought these expecting the worse when it comes to install, however it was no issue at all installing on 700x28c rim. Was able to do it mostly by hand, then using plastic levers 1 inch at a time I was able to easily get the last bit on without damaging the tube or the tire. The tires are very comfortable (inflated to 90psi) and have amazing grip compared to regular racing tires. The reflective sidewall is a great feature, as is the puncture resistance. As mentioned they are heavy compared to regular road racing tires, however, I did not notice any worse rolling resistance. I highly recommend these tires! Great value for the price!1101

As a tire connosieur, I am impressed with the ride of these tires. Riding them in the 25c size on a 23mm rim is awesome. They're very lightweight tires and these instantly took a solid half pound off my bike (I was on Challenge Strada Open tubulars before). These aren't as lively or comfortable as the proper open tubular, though. I think it has to do with the casing design. However, these are very fast, very responsive tires. I don't feel as confident for whatever reason with these through corners as the open tubulars. I think it might have to do with the casing. They certainly corner well and have great grip however. For whatever reason they just don't feel like they "carve" as well. Could be all in my head. I'm a 170lb guy running 90psi rear, 85psi front, and I've been experimenting with different pressures and found these to be the most pleasing. YMMV. My buddy cut these really bad on a shard of glass on a recent ride… so avoid glass with these tires. The rubber compound and casing work together in such a way to be a little less resistant to slicing but seem to be pretty puncture resistant otherwise. Still recommended if you're looking for a really great all-around tire! PROS: Easy To Install, Attractive Design, Lightweight, Fast Rolling CONS: Cuts Easily BEST USES: Racing, Road BikingAaron

After some research, I changed my OEM tires for these GP Conti's (25mm) and am thoroughly impressed with the overall performance. After 1,500 km, I've had one flat after running over a big staple (from a construction site, I guess) which would have ruined a car tire. Cornering is awesome, and grippy in dry conditions. I am still pushing the limit on wet pavement when it comes to cornering. And like any tire, wet steel (like streetcar tracks, manhole covers) is like riding on black ice. Be careful when riding where there is a bit of gravel, or small stones. If you ride over a small stone the right way, it will shoot out from beneath you like a bullet. While there is no damage to the tires, which are 300 tpi, I've heard the sound they make when they hit the side of cars and building walls. One driver stopped and got out to look around his car, I'm assuming because he thought he ran into something. I find that if the tire pressure is maintained above 80psi, they just seem to roll better. While 80psi gives an almost plush carpet feel, I like to ride closer to 100psi. Plus I've heard that low pressure will wear these tires quickly. These are race tires, and more expensive than most out there, but they are well worth it for high speed city riding.CAGRider

The new 2 Pack of Continental Grand Prix GP 4000S II Reflex 700c x 25mm Road Bike Race Tires seem like an all around great deal, so far! Seems faster and smoother than the narrower 23 cm "Continental Sport" tires they replaced on my Klein Quantum TT commuter bike. I am really impressed, so far. I really didn't expect any speed improvement, but zowee, these really do zoom! Also I feel alot safer and sure footed having slightly wider tires. Plus I especially like the reflective sidewall stripe for my night rides home from work which is always in the dark, year round. Since I couldn't find a 23 cm tire with a reflective stripe, I was forced to try a 25 cm tire for the first time. But no regrets, it seems like an impressive upgrade in all respects! Rate this product (required) Rate this product (required)Five StarsFour StarsThree StarsTwo Starslivelyarts2012

I bought this tyre in 30c and did a tubeless set up with it. It blew off the wheel rims at only 70PSI, thankfully while stationery after I had done 70km. I refitted it back home and same thing happened, this time at 65PSI. I raised the issue with Sigma and they blamed everything except the tyre such as the tape etc… I've been riding tubeless for 5 years and never experienced anything like this before. Have put different pair of tubeless tyres on since and absolutely no problems at all, so I can only presume this tyre from Vittoria was supplied damaged.Jason M

I'm on my second set of Rubino Pro now and I'm very satisfied. They roll very well (prob one of the best performing ones) and are relatively light. After ~6,000km I got 3 punctures in quick succession on the back tyre. I then decided to swap for a new one and the punctures stopped. Unless it's a coincidence, it's fair to say they last about that long (they prob could go further, but more punctures would likely ensue). They go well on tarmac, bike paths and dirt roads.Marcos

Let’s be honest the tan walls are a big selling point, they look ace! I had to grapple with the tyres to get them in the rim but got there in the end. I’ve been using them for a month now and they are super smooth and grippy, best road tyres I’ve used! Can’t speak to puncture protection but I’ve taken them on some gravely stretches of road and no punctures yet.Jrflynn90

Bike industry's best kept secret. A very consistent, lively, resilient, and quick tire. If you are riding mainly off-road I highly recommend the Plus version. If primarily on-road this is a great tire. I personally run the 700×35-38c and install a lot of the smaller 700×26-32c on my customers' road bikes. 'Gravel' bikes I go as big as I can. My only gripe is that the tire label is a bit dated.. But that's it. Great tire, great company.Terry

+ : It is quite confortable tires – : It is too fragile tires. I had to replace the back after 200km and the front after 1100km because of too many punctures. I ride 95% on bicycle path.. It is also not my first experience with tubeless as I have another brand on my road bike. I did 10000 km with them and they are still fine. Therefore, I am quite disappointed with this purchase.Etienne Ph.

Fast rolling, comfortable, look great, seem to be wearing well, BUT one major flaw. I've never had so many punctures with one tire. On further reading it appears that thier light weight is as a result of lack of puncture protection. I use them on commuting in London and Surrey winter rides. As I say they ride great, but it's definitely noticeable the amount of in we tubes I've gone through. I'd say they are great for some people, but the lack of puncture protection is one to weigh up before buying.PaulM

As I’ve installed the 5000 TLs just before the onset of winter, my initial riding has been in cold temps (5 to 10 Celsjus). With cold pavement and lower tire temps, you have to expect less grip than you would in warmer weather. The tires performed very well. I also had one stage in the rain / about 60 km /. Everything was under control. I did not notice any oversteer or skidding. On less than smooth pavement, the ride is pretty plush. A large part of that is probably due to 700×28 at lower tire pressures, but you also expect tubeless tires to be more comfortable than clinchers. So whether it was riding over cracked or otherwise broken up pavement, seams and joints resulting in uneven pavement, bricked roadway, slightly raised or dipped manhole covers, minor curbing, and small holes where chunks of pavement had come off (but not any big potholes), the Grand Prix 5000 TLs considerably softened the inevitable hit. As a result, I never felt like I was getting bounced off. Words that describe the feeling are “stable,” “confident,” “controlled,” and “composed.” I can recommend it with full responsibility. This is my second set of these tires. They performed very well in summer conditions.Quadic

These tires are so smooth and supple. Along the same routes, I noticed that I can generally ride in one higher gear because these tires are so fast. I also maintain a LOT more of my momentum on short, hard transitions. If you are riding a lot of road miles, do yourself a big favor and do not skimp on anything less than these. Before these, I was riding on Gatorskins and the difference is like night and day. So far, I only have a couple hundred miles on them but I'm hoping the puncture protection is at least as good as I had with the Gatorskins. Those were practically indestructible but very slow rolling.crd477

ORDER DATE: 01/05/2020 ORDER NUMBER: X1761130 I bought a continental GP5000 tire as a continuation of the great satisfaction from the continental GP4000 ii, reading the excellent reviews, to use it as a rear tire. I ordered them in May, I was late to receive them due to covid and I finally placed it in early July. Unfortunately in a very short time and with minimal use, 500 kilometers, the product in a routine walk on asphalt was torn to the side and unfortunately destroyed. There are no guarantees for the tires as I understood after contacting continental. My company replied "The damage to your tire has been caused by sharp road debris and is not a manufacturing defect. Unfortunately this is just bad luck "showing clearly that a material failure in one of the most critical parts of the bike for safety is due to misfortune and that its responsibility is limited to selling expensive and well-publicized tires that are torn sideways" by the wind " . Sigmasport was initially offered to offer me a tire at a better price. In the first choice I made "vittoria rubino" he offered me a price much higher than the competition, which he improved after a market research I did but not satisfactorily. In a second proposal I made for the continental GP5000, thinking that I would have a more favorable price on the tire that was damaged, the OFFER was 8 euros more expensive than the competition per tire with free shipping. I preferred to buy 2 tires from another store with 5 euros shipping. Unfortunately my opinion on sigmasports, in terms of customer response after purchase, is not the best (read also my experience with ENDURAFS260 PRO BIB SHORT shorts). I'm really unlucky with orders from sigmasports. In summary, I believe that the continental GP5000 Folding tire is an expensive, very good tire with a big problem on the side walls. Searching the web, you will find many bad reviews in this area. If you want a safe tire above all, choose something else.ajohnie

I have been bike commuting for about 4 months 2,000 miles. I really wanted to keep going through the winter but my stock tires did not provide any traction on icy conditions. With these winter tires, traction is greatly improved. Over smooth ice you will feel very confident. In soft snow the bike will press down and give a good grip. Sometimes there are frozen tire tracks from cars which will will pull your bike along like a train on tracks. This was downright scary with my stock tires. Now I feel a bit uneasy but it is manageable. Noise: they aren’t as quiet as the stock tires but you could use them all year if you wanted to. On pavement I would compare the noise as cracking of a fire or a bowl of rice cereal haha. It really doesn’t bother me. On ice they are quieter. When you go through snow they are perfectly quiet. Shipping: they arrived one day sooner than expected which was great. I was disappointed that REI charged me two $60 oversized package charges even though both tires fit in one box. Installing: I installed these myself with little difficulty. Just take note of the arrows that indicate the rotation of the tires. My stock tires were 28” and these are 29” but they fit perfectly on my Gazelle T10 ebike (See picture)Brian

It's the first time I ever ride a bike in winter, and I got these as a birthday gift. I run on 45×700c in summer and these are 40×700c, so I could reuse my tube. On dry roads or asphalt, the studs make it sound like you're cycling on a gravel road. You can feel the difference on icy or snowy patches: you can keep the ride going without much hassles.. It feels safer than summer road tires, but don't expect to beat Mother Nature! On ice, locking down your wheels will make you slip. The studs allow you to build up speed and keep the momentum just enough. Muddy or compacted snow will build up and your rear wheel might slip. And it's a normal behavior – your bike will try to get on the tracks. Slow down, get on easier gears and keep control. I did not have the chance to try them on freshly dropped snow. So far, I'm not disappointed. I'm glad to be able to use my bike all year long!Diego

Last winter I was riding on non-studded tyres in Boston, MA area. There were few close calls and sometimes I had to dismount. Looking forward to give these highly rated tyres a try. Will report. The international delivery time was typical (weeks) but with duly provided tracking number it was not a problem.Al

Having started on Conti's, I switched to Pirelli last year – but, on my bike fitter's recommendation, he suggested moving up to 28s shod with these … I'm impressed with the ride; super smooth on the road (feels like a great rolling resistance coefficient), and can handle steep & tricky, rutted gradients on country lanes. Great advice from the team at Balfe's Bikes in Notting Hill – thank you Charlie!Jimbo G.

Have been riding Continental Ultra Sport tires now for about 175 miles and all is going well. No flats. Tires installed very easy contrary to what I read. Would by again. Will recommend this product. Tires cleanup very nice with a little water.Jan

We ride long distances often and alot. The Continental Ultra Sport II tires that I purchased in the past are still doing the job for us on our road bikes. They are priced right and so far have given good mileage. Have approx. 3000 miles on them with no problems and expect the III's to do the same. Very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend. FYI: You can pay more money for all the other bike tires but find the Ultra Sport's to be of great value. The best tires for us overall has been the Continental Gatorskins. They do cost more and so far are practically bulletproof. These Ultra Sports are looking like they will be a close 2nd.goldwingers1

I first bought GravelKing SKs in 32mm as just winter tyres but instantly fell in love. They rolled super smooth and quiet on pavement but they've had so much more grip than a slick on any surface. Now I bought another set of GravelKings as my "main" summer tyres in 38 and 43 sizes. The 43 measures around 42mm and the 38 measures around 39.5mm on my 20mm ID rims. They have the same awesome qualities as the 32mm GKs but being much bigger and heavier they're a bit louder and maybe a tiny bit more sluggish on pavement, but when you get offroad that's when the fun starts. I run them tubeless, this was my first tubeless installation. To my surprise they were much easier to put on my Hunt 4 Season Gravel Disc wheelset than the non tubeless 32mm version which was a nightmare. I applied 2 layers of Stans tape, aired up the tyres dry with an air compressor and the valve core taken out. They've kind of held air but leaked. Then I put some Stans sealant in. The 43 held air perfectly, but the 38 gone flat. I took the wheel out, gave it a more thorough shake and after that both tyres have held air perfectly since. No burps at really low pressures. The only thing I don't like is that unlike my 32s the bigger versions both have a bit of a wobble in them. But other than that these are killer mixed surface tyres for a perfectly reasonable price.Bonifác Ho.

I have been riding Gravel King SKs a lot and they are ideal for the mixed surfaces I ride on. From tarmac, rough road, gravel through to rougher single track trails. They have very good grip on dry surfaces and I have not had a puncture on them. Whilst they are best for generally dry conditions they will handle some dampness on the ground but will clog up in wetter and more muddy conditions. I have used both 38mm and now 50mm widths. Both are fine but the wider tyre gives me way more stability and comfort on rough surfaces. Probably the 45mm width is the sweet spot if you ride a mix of terrain. Overall I am very happy with these tyres, pefect for my local roads and trails.Sean

Just back from DK100 2018 riding the 38s on Stan's wheels tubeless at about 30lbs and these rode perfectly with no flats. A friend with well know tube gravel tire flatted twice in first 10 miles ! I had solid grip in all conditions including tricky climbs where others spun out. We had a significant mud section where only those with huge clearance could ride as the mud stuck to everything, these tires included. But the mud "self cleaned" on gravel downhill. The tread seemed fine on everything. Cleaned them up once home and they look brand new. 6/4/20 Update: Still riding this same pair and they remain great. No sidewall problems, great balance of traction and speed.DirtDuster

Put these tires onto ENVE SES 3.4 AR rims. These tires were so loose I was able to get both beads into the center channel with NO tools. While that sounds like a good thing, I repeatedly had issues getting the tire to take any air to try to seat the beads. I tried pumping with no valve core, I tried soapy water, I tried the Airshot cylinder. Nothing would get them to take air and seat. I finally took them to a bike shop – we got one seated, but the other would STILL not take air. The employee told me to reach out to backcountry to return the tire. I had one trick left: put in a tube, seat the tire, take out the tube and try again. This was successful, but I will note that I had to pressure up to 130psi to get both beads to seat and "click". This is technically at the max rating of the tire tubed, and near/above the max rating of the rim. With both tires seated, I thought I was victorious, added the sealant and pressured up to about 60psi per ENVE weight recommendations. The tires proceeded to lose air and sealant at about 10psi/hr (with me repumping them, rotating them) for about 24 hours. After the 24 hrs, the tires seemed to hold and I did a test ride. Again things seemed to hold, but I'm pretty weary after the significant pressure loss initially. I've put about 120 miles in 2 rides on them now and they seem OK. For such nice tires and brand, I feel like things could have been smoother in the setup. Now that they're holding air, things seem to be OK, but I'm not overly "wowed" by them. They're fine. I have some tubeless Panaracers on my gravel bike and have been very happy there so far.Michael H

I bought this tyre in 30c and did a tubeless set up with it. It blew off the wheel rims at only 70PSI, thankfully while stationery after I had done 70km. I refitted it back home and same thing happened, this time at 65PSI. I raised the issue with Sigma and they blamed everything except the tyre such as the tape etc… I've been riding tubeless for 5 years and never experienced anything like this before. Have put different pair of tubeless tyres on since and absolutely no problems at all, so I can only presume this tyre from Vittoria was supplied damaged.Jason M

I bought these to fit onto a set of wheels, having fitted Conti GP 5000's to a different set of tubeless wheels it'd be a comparison. They fitted easier, they were harder to seat and seal than the GP5000's. I'd only done a few hundred miles and I had a sudden blowout on the rear tyre, no way sealant would close up the hole on the sidewall. I got home using a tube and a fiver as a tyre boot. Initially I was going to replace like for like but having inspected the front tyre decided against that and I've gone for Conti GP5000's again. The front tyre sidewall seemed to have areas where the material under the rubber was showing through, which makes me think it had suffered a nick which weakened the tyre structure leading to the blowout. The Conti's have done as much mileage on this bike and a few thousand miles on another bike and no issues. Grip wise they seemed good but they don't seem tough enough for the roads here.Mike

I bought these for my commute bike. It was a slight leap if faith in terms of clearances on my Genesis Equilibrium disc, as I run mudguards all year round. They fit a treat though and they are a wonderful ride. I was running 28mm tyres, but panniers and potholes can make for a bumpy ride on west London's clogged and pitted arteries. Hence this purchase. The extra volume has certainly made my backside happier, but what's great is I don't seem to have traded much in terms of rolling resistance. I can still make the same speeds on familiar stretches. I'm possibly a little slower off the junctions, but not frustratingly so. And as I'm only troubled with 50 meters of climbing I haven't felt the weight penalty. As a further plus they are doing really well with the glass that litters the gutters and road edges and is often impossible to avoid. If your bike has the clearances to take them, then get some. So far – 6 weeks in – they're the best commuting tyres I've used.MikeyH

Just bought two of these in 32mm to replace the Donnelly’s on my Genesis. The difference is night and day – fantastic feel, very supple, loads of grip and roll more freely. Went on easily too. Cannot believe the difference frankly and well worth £39 per tyre.dam8670

Bought these tires to put on my cyclocross bike, to ride the streets with (dont judge). They went into the rims with a little work, and looked good once on. The black edition is a nice touch and should be the standard edition. Didnt really realize the difference until I saw others without the black edition gator skins and other gp 4 seasons with their reddish sidewalls. So far with a few hundred miles on them they handle well, and ride nicely. They roll really well too, although Ive never had a dedicated race tire on a bike to know if they are that much better. The one issue I have with them is the tire pressure range on these. I deducted a star, but in a perfect world would have deducted 1/2 a star. The range of pressure on these 32mm are 85-105lbs. As a bigger guy I normally run 15 lbs more in the rear, so that doesnt give me many options (85/100, 90/105). It hasnt been an issue but Id love the option to tinker a bit more.homers95ram