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I've no evidence either way, but I'd imagine skidding on tubs with any regularity is a bad idea. Skidding would weaken the bond between tub and rim, no ?
If you're talking about tubs for commuting etc, both the Rally and Giro (and I'd imagine the Challenge Volcano) are poor. I've been commuting on tubs for the past year, and not had either last for longer than a month. Both don't deal with glass cuts very well, especially if under 'load' (carrying a bag on your back).
By far the best are Conti Sprinters and Gatorskin Sprinters. Both are cut resistant and grip well in the wet. I've been running a Gatorskin on the back and a regular Sprinter on the front for the past six months and I'm very happy with them