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2006-07-24 11:25 AM

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Subject: Need new tires...any recommendations
Both my tires got punctured in my last tri (luckily didnt go flat until after the race), so I need new tires. Anyone got any good recommendations?

I'm thinking the blue or gray Michellin Pro2 Race tires would look pretty sweet on my ride...

2006-07-24 11:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Need new tires...any recommendations
Red ones would be faster , but yeah, I wholeheartedly recommend the Michellin Pro2 Races. Best prices seem to be at www.biketiresdirect.com ($36), though performance price-matches and currently has a 10%-off coupon going (plus an additional 10% teamperformance rebate if you're a member).
2006-07-24 11:35 AM
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Does anyone roll Continental GP 4000's?  I saw some similar reviews between these and the Pro2's and decided to go with the 4000's.  Rode em for a short ride yesterday and liked em lots!
2006-07-24 11:40 AM
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Michellin Iron Man (in red)!
2006-07-24 11:43 AM
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jszat - 2006-07-24 11:35 AM Does anyone roll Continental GP 4000's?  I saw some similar reviews between these and the Pro2's and decided to go with the 4000's.  Rode em for a short ride yesterday and liked em lots!

Never heard anything negative about the 4000s or their predecessors, the 3000s. Are a little more expensive then the MP Races, though.

2006-07-24 12:35 PM
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I've got almost 2000 miles on my MP2 Race and love them. They have seen their share of road crud as well.

I would second them.

Kevin

2006-07-24 12:57 PM
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2006-07-24 2:32 PM
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As far as limiting punctures, I'd go with the Continental GatorSkins or the Hutchinson Carbon Comp. I have the Continental's and have not had a flat in nearly 2 years.  They ride a bit "heavier" than others, but I'm not breaking any land speed records anyways and flats really me off.

Mel 

2006-07-24 3:08 PM
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Michelin Ironman. (with red stripes to be Bear compliant...). 

Mark

 

2006-07-24 5:52 PM
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I'm riding  a GP4000 for the rear tire.  They've been great so far.   Good road feel, and seem to be holding up nicer than my previous set.
2006-07-24 6:11 PM
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2006-07-24 7:13 PM
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My favorite three are Continental GP4000, Vittoria Rubino Pro (cheapest of the group - buy 3 @ $31 ea. at TriSports.com), and the Michelin Pro2.
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I hate to disagree with Bear but ROUND ones are faster then RED ones!

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