devocean Posted March 6, 2017 Share Until recently I'd only ever used 23mm Gatorskins and swear by them in terms of puncture resistance (Maybe 3 punctures a year while racing and also commuting 32km every day 5 times a week in all weather). Recently got some fold-able 25mm GP4000s II tyres and I'm not sure if it's just bad luck but I've had two punctures in the four times that I've used them. They're definitely softer than the Gatorskins so was wondering if they're more prone to punctures. Anybody opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted March 6, 2017 Share I've been running GP4000's for about three years - total punctures = one.I'd say you've just had bad luck. I far prefer the feel of the GP's over the Gators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted March 6, 2017 Share you sacrificed a bit more protection for a faster rolling tyre but they aren't that prone (in my tiny opinion ) I use gators on one wheel set and GPs on another maybe it was just an unlucky few days or a really bad patch of road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted March 6, 2017 Share yeah, I have been using gators for a while as well after having used the GP 4000 in the past. Put on a new set of GP4000s over the weekend and had two punctures on yesterday's ride, a buddy on same tyres also had one - so probably bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devocean Posted March 6, 2017 Share Think I'm going to go back to old faithful Gatorskins at 9 bar for the Argus. Can experiment another time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted March 6, 2017 Share yeah, I have been using gators for a while as well after having used the GP 4000 in the past. Put on a new set of GP4000s over the weekend and had two punctures on yesterday's ride, a buddy on same tyres also had one - so probably bad luck. or the same patch of glass sorry bro only pulling your leg that really sux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassasdaindia Posted March 6, 2017 Share I like them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted March 6, 2017 Share Think I'm going to go back to old faithful Gatorskins at 9 bar for the Argus. Can experiment another time! don't know what you weigh bro but that's way hard for gatorsyour kidneys must bleed on bumpy roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnavel Posted March 6, 2017 Share Gators for trainingGP4000s II for racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devocean Posted March 6, 2017 Share don't know what you weigh bro but that's way hard for gatorsyour kidneys must bleed on bumpy roads 66kg on a scott addict. I know no better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted March 6, 2017 Share 66kg on a scott addict. I know no betterhope you get better when one blows off your rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom1 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Gators for trainingGP4000s II for racingI find the Michelin Endurance tyre a good balanceDecent rolling resistance vs great puncture protection. Also if you running on a lower psi the chances of getting a puncture is higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted March 7, 2017 Share Gators for trainingGP4000s II for racingSame with me. In a race peleton I ride closer to the middle of the road where there is less chance of a puncture. While training you are in the rubbish most of the time. If I only had one wheelset I would opt for Gatorskins. That said I have found the puncture resistance of the GP4000s' to be quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Have ridden both and both held up really well. For me who is a novice and not really that knowledgeable on tyres, there is not that much difference in the feel and roll of these two tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted March 7, 2017 Share Think I'm going to go back to old faithful Gatorskins at 9 bar for the Argus. Can experiment another time! Way too much pressure.I think 8bar is max recommended on the tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26er Posted March 7, 2017 Share I have been getting alot of side wall cuts on the latest GP4000's Nothing yet on the Gatorskin fitted training wheels after 4000km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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