tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935079612504170531.post2846865127156758901..comments2024-03-28T06:01:32.123-05:00Comments on FOGBEES: Where the Rubber Meets the RoadBlog Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01202625037861635386noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935079612504170531.post-88055805898708389952012-06-27T12:14:49.646-05:002012-06-27T12:14:49.646-05:00Good stuff, MC. Tire selection, like a lot of thin...Good stuff, MC. Tire selection, like a lot of things, is about tradeoffs: durability, puncture-resistance, weight and performance. Continental's Gatorskins and Armadillos optimize puncture resistance and durability, at the expense of weight and performance. With a heavy, stiff protective ply and a hard tread compound, these tires sacrifice grip in cornering and braking considerably, especially on wet roads. If you like to carry speed through corners or want to minimize the risk of sliding, a more performance-oriented tire may be better for you. I am a BIG fan of Continental Gran Prix 4000 - great performance, light weight, kevlar-like protection and I get about 2500 miles per tire.<br /><br />I'm glad you mentioned size, MC. Recent studies conlude that wider is better, especially for riders like us FOGBESS: less pinch flats, better handling, smoother ride and less rolling resistance if it's a high quality, performance tire. Wider is less aerodynamic, but, let's face it, at our average speeds aero is not a top concern. So next time you buy a tire, think about the next wider size, if your frame allows, and see how it works for you.Mileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408324162110788191noreply@blogger.com