Vittoria Rubino Pro 3 or Continental GP 4 seasons

sporttourer

I am currently running Vittoria Rubino Pro 3 folding 700 x 25 tyres on my bike(Specialized Tricross sport). Have done over 2000 miles puncture free in all conditions, rear tyre has got a small bulge appearing on main tread area.
I already have a set of Rubino Pro 3s to fit & also just ordered a pair of Grand Prix 4 seasons from Cycle surgery because it was such a good deal ( got them today).

I have also just got a new bike!
The Specialized tricross sport will be my winter bike & commuter. The new bike Giant Defy Advanced 2 2012 will be weekend best Sportive bike. That has Giant PSL 1 tyres 700 x 23 - but I will look to replace them to 25 sooner rather than later.

My riding consists of fast weekend rides & Sportives. The tyres will be used all year round, so dont want to mess around changing tyres t osuit the weather.

Which tyres would be best for all round speed,comfort & life? which bike to fit to as well?
Only advice on these two tyre types please - as I already have them.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Captainlip

GP4S

andi1363

Captainlip wrote:

GP4S

+1.

You will shocked at how much better the conti is compared to the Vittoria.

sporttourer

Great thanks.

dmclite-3.0

I run Zaffiro 23mm wire beaded tyres as training tyres all year round and they are bullet proof, cheap and long lasting. £8 from all good online bike emporiums.

sporttourer

dmclite-3.0 wrote:

I run Zaffiro 23mm wire beaded tyres as training tyres all year round and they are bullet proof, cheap and long lasting. £8 from all good online bike emporiums.

I already have tyres - my question was which of the two I have would be the best.
Can't complain about the Rubino Pros I have for robustness - several "holes" in the tread and not a single puncture.

Bozman

I've got Rubinio pro 3 on my winter bike and they've been fine, i've lost a bit of grip when i'm climbing out of the saddle but that'd happen with any tyre. I bought a set of 4 seasons from cycle surgery(on offer) and i'm loathed to swap them over at the moment, i doubt that anything is going to make a difference while the roads are this greasy.

andi1363

Bozman wrote:

I've got Rubinio pro 3 on my winter bike and they've been fine, i've lost a bit of grip when i'm climbing out of the saddle but that'd happen with any tyre. I bought a set of 4 seasons from cycle surgery(on offer) and i'm loathed to swap them over at the moment, i doubt that anything is going to make a difference while the roads are this greasy.

This is where the conti's will be superior IME. Greasy roads!

I just bought my second set set after running a pair for 2 winters. When I changed the rear, I was in 2 minds as to use it for a bit longer as there was some life left. However, I hate punctures so swopped it anyway

keef66

Well I ran my rear GP4S down to the carcase and still no punctures! Mind you, they aren't as grippy once the black bit wears away.

stueys

Another vote for the Conti. Surprisingly grippy on cold, damp roads and not much weight penalty for the puncture protection. Conti 4S for autumn/winter/spring and then back to the 4000s for summer is the perfect combo for me so far, I haven't found anything better (though haven't looked that hard....)

lostboysaint

And another vote for the GP4S. Fantastic tyre.

Bozman

andi1363 wrote:

Bozman wrote:

I've got Rubinio pro 3 on my winter bike and they've been fine, i've lost a bit of grip when i'm climbing out of the saddle but that'd happen with any tyre. I bought a set of 4 seasons from cycle surgery(on offer) and i'm loathed to swap them over at the moment, i doubt that anything is going to make a difference while the roads are this greasy.

This is where the conti's will be superior IME. Greasy roads!

I just bought my second set set after running a pair for 2 winters. When I changed the rear, I was in 2 minds as to use it for a bit longer as there was some life left. However, I hate punctures so swopped it anyway

Why will the conti's be superior? Will they put 10st of weight over the rear wheel because thats what you need if you're climbing out of the saddle on greasy roads.

andi1363

Bozman wrote:

andi1363 wrote:

Bozman wrote:

I've got Rubinio pro 3 on my winter bike and they've been fine, i've lost a bit of grip when i'm climbing out of the saddle but that'd happen with any tyre. I bought a set of 4 seasons from cycle surgery(on offer) and i'm loathed to swap them over at the moment, i doubt that anything is going to make a difference while the roads are this greasy.

This is where the conti's will be superior IME. Greasy roads!

I just bought my second set set after running a pair for 2 winters. When I changed the rear, I was in 2 minds as to use it for a bit longer as there was some life left. However, I hate punctures so swopped it anyway

Why will the conti's be superior? Will they put 10st of weight over the rear wheel because thats what you need if you're climbing out of the saddle on greasy roads.

I have used both tyres. In my experience, the conti's give better traction. Weight over the rear is not the only thing that affects traction.

oscarbudgie

dmclite-3.0 wrote:

I run Zaffiro 23mm wire beaded tyres as training tyres all year round and they are bullet proof, cheap and long lasting. £8 from all good online bike emporiums.

They cost £8 for a reason.
That reason being that they are f cking sh te