Originally Posted by
NumbersGuy
I quite like the GP4S. I never used any of the Gator tires, but did use the even more puncture proof Schwalbe Marathons for many thousands of miles since I do mainly longer rides and my area has a lot of roadside debris. I've also tried Michelin Power Protection Plus & Specialized Armadillo (lighter/grippier than Marathons, still got too many punctures) and am now on my second set of GP4S which seems be a good balance of features for me. They give great puncture resistance and ride nearly as well as GP4KS2 (got occasional punctures with them).
I switched from GP4K to GP5K and I think I feel some difference, but it's close enough that I'm not sure it isn't placebo effect.