How to Choose Bike Tires

A balanced all-around performer, the Grand Sport Race tire features excellent puncture resistance, and the Pure Grip compound rubber in the tread delivers countless racing and training miles.
Imported.
View all Continental Road Bike Tires| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tire Width | 700C x 28 MM: 28 millimeters |
| Bead Type | Folding |
| Thread Count Casing (tpi) | 3/180 tpi |
| Tread Type | Slick Tread |
| Recommended Pressure (psi) | 110 - 120 pounds per square inch |
| Weight | 230 grams |
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An update on the final mileage for the rear. The rear lasted just over 2000 miles. Noticed this morning that the tread had worn through on the rear. The front still is in good shape. Planning to replace the rear with the same type and get another 2000 miles in. I had a total of three flats over 2000 miles. Not too bad for my usual commute. I got fewer flats with these than Gatorskins. Probably bad luck with the Gatorskins, but I like the feel of the Grandsport Race better anyway.
I have 1500 miles on this set of Grand Sport Race tires. They handle well, good grip, smooth transitions. At this point the rear is squared off so not as good as new. I've had a few flats, but nothing more than usual. I ride the bicycle lanes so screws, nails and staples are the norm. A better handling tire than a puncture resistant one like the gatorskins. I'm going to run the rear as far as it will go just to see.
Comfortable ride (700 x 28) at 100 psi. Often debris, broken glass on Palm Beach County roads. Report at 5,000 miles / 5 years: First flat. Rear tire had several large holes and cuts by then, but the protective barrier obviously did it's job. Tires were bald and no sign of the wear indicator. As worn as they were, I would not try hard cornering. Not much of an issue on flat FL roads. Replaced with Conti Gator Hard Shell. A tad heavier and considerably more expensive; but I seeing how cut up the Grand Sports were, opted for extra insurance. Grand Sport were so difficult to install I had to take to a bike shop. Five years older now, but was able to install the Gator Hard Shell folding without undue difficulty. Maybe I was just in a better Zen state.