Death of a continental

Courant: You rate the Fortezzas? I know BMMF liked them (before he also started using Vittorias)

They're about £4 more than Rubino Pro. Are they more/less durable than Rub Pro? More/less grippy? Etc?

Thanks. I could try them myself but I really should try and wear out some more Vittorias from my pile..

Well worth a try. They're pretty much identical in terms of general characteristics (wear, resistance to cuts, zero punctures, rolling resistance, weight), only differences are they ride slightly differently (most of this i think is down to pressure - the vreds can and should be run at slightly higher pressure to get the best out of them in the bends. I use 120/125 compared to 105/110 with the rubinos) and the quattros are definitely better in the wet, where they feel quite secure IMO.