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I will soon be able to comment on the durability of the (DON'T LOOK HIPPY!!!) Continental Supersport Plus tyres. I just bought a pair to test, and I thoroughly expect to regret the purchase. The standard that they have to reach is that set by my hallowed Halo Courier Berlin tyres. I have used these exclusively for ages now, and they have only punctured very, very, very rarely. Kerley's criticism of their handling foibles is spot on - they tramline and the twin rail design feature is hard to understand (until faced with slush or mild snow).
I won't be buying the Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres, mostly because they are too expensive (at approximately £30 each) and the brief report by C:V, just further up this page.
I fully expect the Continentals to be far better at cornering, and maybe even faster, but for puncture protection......I have severe doubts. I hope to be proved wrong.
Anyone else been using the Continental Supersport Plus tyres? Fancy giving us some feedback?
These are the tyres that have the inner ([B]yellow[/B]) hard rubber insert within the tyre carcass.
Continental Supersport Plus - report coming
Halo Courier Berlin - I've tested these to death. Less than perfect handling, but superb puncture protection.
Schwalbe Durano Plus - untested.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus - way too heavy, and smallest size is 700x25.