Newbie tyre question

done about 500km since trying Michelin Pro4 Service Course and very impressed so far. Not a nick in sight so far. couldn't say the same for Conti GP4000s which were my previous favourites...

I have a Triban 3 and have upgraded the tyres to Michelin Lithion 2 I paid £22 for a pair! Cheap roll very well and have very good slash – puncher resistance (so far!!!!). I even went bling and got the red side walls!! http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/components/tyres/road/produc...

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I have conti super sports, touch wood no punctures since December, and faster than the kenda tyres that came on the bike. Relatively comfortable for 23s

I used to use Hutchinson Equinox on my bTwin road bike. Considering they were cheap, I thought they performed really well. Maybe Conti tyres would be overkill on a bTwin Triban. The Hutchinson's were impressively grippy as well.

Don't do Continental Ultra Sport.
Hit a crack raised 5mm at most (barely visible) on a turn at 10mph, lost both tires to 2cm+ tears. Fully inflated to recommendation.

I can't speak to the higher models though.

+1 for continental. Schwalbe are good for touring, not impressed by current Specialized, bontrager seem in short supply.

+1 for the open corsa, amazing tire

Continental every time......

Vittoria open corsa 320tpi

Great summer tyre comfortable and supple. Fast. Enough tread to still be a sensible choice for when it's raining.

Can be had for £27 online..

I'll go first this time and say the obvious, "it depends on the type of cycling you do". I'm going to assume that you do a little bit of most things including commuting, where puncture resistance is hugely important and general road cycling where you are looking for low rolling resistance. I'm personally a fan of comfort for both, so 25mm Gatorskins do it for me.