Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Tire

Good tires for puncture resistant. Have been using gator skin tires for years and very happy with the performance.

I've recently switched from Continental Grand Prix 5000 to Gatorskins on my Trek Madone. The 25c vs 23c tires only weigh 28 gms more per tire. Per tire weight of a 25C comes in at 240 gms. The weight sacrifice for the "road insurance" you get from the dura skin sidewall is well worth it. I also wasn't a big fan of the black chili in the GP 5000. I suffered many small cuts and they developed flat spots in the center tread area early in their lifespan (see 1st picture). The tread compound and rubber thickness on the Gatorskins is plenty sticky enough and should get comparable or better mileage. Expect 4K miles based on my real world experience. The sidwalls on the new Gatorskins are also covered in a minimal amount of rubber vs the old caramel color (pictures 2 and 3). There is NO discerning difference in “suppleness” or “road feel” between either the 5000’s or Gatorskins. I've had a few pine cone/rock experiences on the sidewalls, and the 5000's failed before I could wear them out. But not the Gatorskins. The mounted width on my Mavic Kysrium wheels was spot on at 25 mm for the 25 C. For a 165 lb high-end rider as myself, I run 80 psi front and 90 psi rear. The recommendation by Continental is 90 – 120 psi. Lower pressures mean fewer flats and a far better ride. I'm sold as this is my new tire of choice.

Excellent fit on my stock Specialized Allen road bike rims (700x25c). The installation was easy, just watch YouTube on how to install. I went out and test road for 10 miles, felt good with 90 psi front and 110 psi rear. I recommend these tires.

Two tires came in as ordered. Went on my Trek bike with tools, as I expected. So far everything is good with these tires.

These are the best tires for riding on Texas roads since there tends to be lots of debris waiting to puncture your tires. I seldom get flats thanks to these tires.

For what Continental Gatorskins are, they are wonderful, and I always equip my bicycles (ranging from 80s roadies to modern ones) with them.Gatorskins are, for their price, the best at puncture resistance. While I absolutely have had flats (and even total wheel destruction-- Philly has terrible roads) with them, the rate at which I've been stopped during rides with these tires has been miniscule when compared to other tires I've had. Glass, metal grit, and other common hazards simply aren't a significant problem when one is riding with Gatorskins. Nails and similar industrial objects intended to puncture are, however.Traction is poor, but only in wet conditions. While I have wiped out riding on Gatorskins in the rain, I have never done so in dry weather. My advice for these is to stick with sunny day riding or have to sets of tires or wheels.One's speed riding with these things will never be extremely high, but much slower tires are out there. Keep your pressures high and you'll be happy.Gatorskins are expensive, but not astronomically so. They're absolutely wonderful for the cost.These folding tires are easy to install and remove. I've never had a serious problem mounting them, but by all means keep irons around.I'll summarize with this: I've been using them for ages, and I plan on continuing to do so.

I have bought these tires before and have gotten a great deal of service out of them. These were slightly different than prior purchases as these tires a very light tread design. Previously the tires I bought where slick with a very light tread pattern on the corner of the sidewall.My ride is noticeably smoother and with the right pressure ride very nice. No noticeable difference in ride resistance.I always save my older ones as a spare for really long bike rides.

I've tried a lot of different brands of road tires. I've been serious road rider for over 30 years. I ride almost every single day on my road bikes. But out of all the road tires I've purchased, I keep coming back to Conti Gatoskins. These are some of the best road tires that resists punctures and maximum mileage between changes. It takes bit of getting used to as it rides slightly harder than some other brands such as Vittoria which costs more. But with the right combination of saddle and frame/geometry that kind of stuff, these Continental Gatorskins is hard to beat. I ride on titanium Litespeed, carbon fork, with Brooks Swift leather saddles. Match made in heaven.