Best road tyres of 2011
Continuing our look back at the last 12 months, we take a look at the road tyres that had our testers raving about rubber.
From the fast, benchmark-setting Michelin Krylion Carbon to the tough as old boots Schwalbe Durano Plus, we've reviewed racing and training tyres for all types of road cyclist. While the prices and specifications of these tyres vary, they all have one thing in common - a top rating.
Michelin Krylion Carbon
£34.99/$63.99
"The benchmark for fast, tough training tyres. Excellent mileage adds value"
Click here for a full review of the Michelin Krylion Carbon
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX HD
£37.99/$75
"Quick and confident with a supple feel, decent longevity and loads of options"
Click here for a full review of the Schwalbe Ultremo ZX HD
Schwalbe Durano
£32.99/$42.99
"Impressive – a real contender for the training tyre crown"
Click here for a full review of the Schwalbe Durano
Schwalbe Durano Plus
£32.99/$52.54
"The toughest tyre available that won’t turn your road bike into a tank"
Click here for a full review of the Schwalbe Durano Plus
Specialized S-Works Turbo
£39.99/$62.80
"Specialized's testing collaboration with Finland's Wheel Energy is definitely paying off – this is a fantastic new high-end road clincher"
Click here for a full review of the Specialized S-Works Turbo
Hutchinson Intensive
£29.99/$44.99
"A good price and they roll well. Thin, supple sidewalls are vulnerable, though"
Click here for a full review of the Hutchinson Intensive
Continental Grand Prix 4 Season
£42.95/$67
"Works as a deluxe winter training tyre or a reliable race tyre"
Click here for a full review of the Continental Grand Prix 4 season
Continental Grand Prix TT
£42.95
"Speedy, lightweight tyres with impressive grip on dry roads"
Click here for a full review of the Continental Grand Prix TT
Continental Gatorskin
£28.95/$54.95
"Has tough tread and rolls well. It's a tight fit though, and the sidewalls aren't that sturdy"
Click here for a full review of the Continental Gatorskin
Specialized Turbo Pro
£34.99/$59.99
"Soft, supple and grippy, and good value too"
Click here for a full review of the Specialized Turbo Pro
Giant P-SL2
£29.99/$47.10
"Fast-rolling, grippy all-round tyres with clever features"
Click here for a full review of the Giant P-SL2
Vredestein Fortezza Quattro TriComp
£35/$65.99
"Not the fastest or toughest on test, but a really good all-year tyre"
Click here for a full review of the Vredestein Fortezza Quattro TriComp
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User Comments
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Pseudonym
Posted Wed 28 Dec, 11:23 am GMT Flag as inappropriate
what a bizarre selection...
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Shiftracer
Posted Wed 28 Dec, 3:29 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
@Pseudonym- I agree. This seems like someone had a pretty good idea then just got lazy.
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Buckled_Rims
Posted Wed 28 Dec, 4:49 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
Agree with the others about the strange tyre selection, especially as I'm a Vittoria fan. Must be a USA thing.
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ak-77
Posted Wed 28 Dec, 9:00 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
Selection? This is just a 'sort by rating' of the tyre reviews of this year, without the mountain bike and cyclo-cross tyres. Go to bikes&gear/reviews/components/tyres and see for yourself. The only question is: what happened to the Hutchinson Atom Comp?
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kevinosky
Posted Wed 28 Dec, 11:47 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
dont know much about the rest but those michelin krylion carbon are the toughest tires I've ever riden and the specialized turbo s-works are my favorite tires ever! they're the fastest and most confidence inspiring tires I've had, highly recomended!
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h2ofuel
Posted Thu 29 Dec, 2:32 am GMT Flag as inappropriate
I loved the Krylion Carbon's too, never flatted on them and last for ages. I hope the new Pro4 Endurance that is replacing them is just as good.
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philsinclair
Posted Thu 29 Dec, 11:42 am GMT Flag as inappropriate
Yep, Agree with others comments - bizarre selection. I am a Veloflex fan (Sky use them as do others rebranded) both tubs and clinchers. After testing many others including Tufo's, which I rate for resistance to punctures, I wouldn't ride anything else at the moment. The clinchers feel like tubs.
