Originally Posted by
Clipped_in
I was a Michelin rider for many years. However, the puncture resistance of the new Power models (Endurance & Comp) is not very good in my experience. I've been riding the GP5000's this year (~3000 miles) with very good results. I don't plan on changing back.
Yes it appears there is still no magic tyre. The trade off between durability/ puncture resistance and rolling resistance is still very much real. Not surprising considering the best tyres are still cotton and rubber, and anti puncture measures is still made from nylon and Kevlar and such. All materials developed decades ago. No wonder reports of cuts and sidewall blowouts are still common with the fastest available tyres.