Vittoria Open Pave CG III Clincher Tire

Pricey, yes, but very supple. I like this tire on road and off (hard packed dirt, gravel). It's a great performer and lasts a long time for a race tire. The tread is minimal, but effective, and makes a fun zipper sound when you wipe glass off in motion.

On top of all that, no flats yet (about 2000 miles so far).

I ordered these to use once winter was over and the worst of the debris is off the roads. I use and love conti 4 seasons during the early spring and late fall After about 400 miles I would characterize these tires as slightly more supple & comfy than conti 4000's. On rides longer than 50 miles I feel less beat up by road shock.

I haven't flatted on rough roads, as yet, and can detect no signs of wear or damage to the casings - in spite of the odd patches of chunky gravel. Compared to the conti 4000 25mm, I would give the durability edge to conti over the long haul last year I got 2K out of the back and 3.6K from the front. The vitoria's are more comfortable and of course have sick green sidewalls.