Originally Posted by
ben4345
What's the difference between the ultra gatorskin's and the vanilla gatorskins? I can't even find the ultra's on continentals site.
The gatorskins are the latest model and actually replace the ultra gatorskin. Some online shops are selling the new model under the old name. The newer model is a little heavier and supposed to be more flat resistant. I hope they are as good of a tire. I recently purchased one and it looks/feels like it should be pretty similar. My worry was that they would beef up the sidewall to much and ruin the ride, but that does not seem to be the case, I have not mounted them or ridden on them yet though.
Originally Posted by
ben4345
Also, how is the cornering with the Gatorskins in wet or damp conditions?
On pavement they are fine and handle very well. They are not so hot on mud or sand but, for minor sections of dirt road/path they are OK.
Edit: To be clear that last comment is based on my experience with the ultra gatorskin. I expect the gatorskin to be similar but have not yet used it so I really can't say for sure.