Looking for Tire recommendations

Another vote for the Michelin Pro Race tires.  I have a pair on my bike now that went all year, and I'm still using them on the trainer.

X4 on the Michelin Pro2Race. I'm getting >5,000 miles per set with very few flats.

I like this table on rolling resistance . Note that the  Pro2Race is right up there on rolling resistance and is the highest rated with "Very Good" puncture resistance.

x5 Mich Pro2Race

Thanks for the chart Bear, I couldn't find my link.

That's 'cause I stoled it!

No apologies needed to admit you're not a data geek!

data was compiled using tires rotated @30km/h (18.6MPH)  with a 44:56 weight distribution front:back with a load (bike + rider) of 85 kg (187.4 lbs) 

crr=coefficient of rolling resistance

wattage=required at load (more watts=more energy required)

here's the link to all the data the chart speaks to:

http://www.rouesartisanales.com/article-1503651-6.html

There are more in-depth studies/charts/tech-geek-speak stuff (just google) but I like the thumbnail charts this link provides.

According to whom?

FWIW I clipped the following from Michelin's website. I would have to agree the Krylion  sound more puncture resistant and more ideally suited to a dedicated everyday training tire, but the OP was asking "I'd like a high performance tire with good puncture resistance. Anybody out there with tires that strike a good balance between these two characteristics?" so my nod would still go to the Michelin Pro2Race. With complete indifference, there also appears to be an overwhelming consensus among the real fanatics over at Slowtwitch that PR2's are the single best most popular clincher for training and racing.

"The Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire is the product of years of refinement by Michelin in the quest for the most durable tire yet. It couldn’t just be durable, it also had to have a nice ride, specifically aimed at touring fans and recreational riders.

The Michelin Krylion Carbon follows a great line of tires with fantastic performance. For this particular model, Michelin took the successful Michelin Pro2 Race tire and improved the durability by an astounding  30%. Allowing riders to get more than 3500 miles on a set of Michelin Krylion Carbon tires.

The Michelin Krylion Carbon tire is reinforced with an HDDP fabric to improve puncture resistance and flexibility. The center tread is further refined with the use of a carbon black compound, which specifically helps reduce cracking and premature wear.

In our experience with the Michelin Krylion Carbon tires we find it has good with grip, durability, and puncture resistance.  It is not as soft a tire as the Pro2 Race, however that is the sacrifice made in giving you every last mile possible.

Key Features
• Fast-rolling smooth carbon-reinforced tread
• Five-ply casing for excellent puncture resistance
• Extra Supple Casing (ESC) with bead-to-bead puncture protection
• Cross-ply carcass reinforced with HDDP fabric; improves both flexibility and puncture resistance.
• Center tread reinforced with carbon black; increases durability by 30% or more

Tire Weighs: 235grams
Recommended PSI: 100-115
Max PSI: 115
Estimated Tread Life: 3500+ miles"

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/

Seems like Sty documents that it's Michelin's most puncture resistant tire, but I was thinking more in terms of competing brands of specifically flat-resistant tires like the UltraGatorSkins by Continental or Specialized Armadillos. Any data to support that the Krylion is more puncture resistant  than those, to support your "Number one in terms of puncture resistance" statement?

I'm getting 5000+ miles out of the Pro2Race with very few flats, so it doesn't make sense to me to give up performance.

As far as comparative data between other brands of tires, I'm just too busy for any more googling right now    

I can't wait until March to try out the Pro3Race tires; lighter, with 40% more cornering traction and 27% more adhesion and additional puncture resistance. Of course, I will be waiting until I actually need new tires, which may be awhile because my PR2s just won't die.

Although I may not be the highest mileage cyclist, I can honestly not recall the last time I flatted on my pro2races and I ride terrible roads and through lots of debris. I think I've punctured 2 tubes in 2 years. I'll trade off perhaps a little bit of the puncture resistance for a softer, smoother ride, making the Michelins, IMHO, the perfect tire to train AND race on (remember: best of BOTH worlds) and not have to worry about changing tires or keeping different ones around.