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Except the correction is the wrong way round!
Fortezza Quattro are fast rolling tyres in the " Designed as slightly puncture resistant" category.
Fortezza Quattro are not fast rolling tyres in the "Designed as lighter, fast training, or race tyres" category. (They're neither the fastest of the group, nor are they really designed as race tyres!).
~2500 miles down the line with zero punctures and minimal wear - and running Rubino Pros on another bike simultaneously, which serves as a useful benchmark - I'm even more of the opinion that these are top-of-the-bunch when it comes to fast-yet-durable-and-good-value tyres.
Same price as Rubino Pros (plus or minus a little, depending on the deal).
Same wear characteristics. (minimal cuts, minimal loss of trear, no squaring off)
Same level of puncture resistance (i.e. excellent for most conditions, but not bulletproof).
Same light-ish weight.
Better grip in the wet.
Nicer feel in the corners.
Sorry to be pedantic, but given this is a definitive list, wouldn't want people to get the wrong idea :-)
Courant