Road bike tyres any recommendation

Bit late, but I've had some real issues with my 28mm GP 4 Seasons - split around the rim and explosive when the tube is pushed out between tyre and rim. Back to Pro Race 4 for me...

I have tired all four you've mentioned.

Currently I have the Schwalbe One 28 on F an R. I really like them and I am awaiting a pair of them on the Mason Hunt wheels tubless Schwalbe One.

They all great but I think Schwalbe One grip and rolling wins my vote. Durano S is mostly for winter wheels and I either use that or the Conti 4 season.

i ride on Michelin Pro4 Endurance currently,

having used contis, vittorias before, they certainly have lasted longer!

haven't used Schwalbe yet, perhaps will try that next.

I've had Michelin Pro4 SC's on since November and have been pleased with them. I got a nasty cut in the sidewall a few days ago and have had to switch the rear to my standby Conti Ultra Sport I can't wait to get my new tyres, for the last 2 days it's been like cycling in molasses! I never thought that tyre choice could make such a difference but it has definitely been harder since downgrading my tyre.

I have some Vittoria Open Corsa Evo CX II's on order (got a pair for £38 from CRC), I was hoping they'd turn up today but no joy. From reading around they are about on par with the pro4's, I sincerely hope so, all you who have recommended them better be right! (or else )

My vote goes to Schwalbe Ultremo ZX. Tried Pro 4's for a while but just preferred the Ultremo. Not the longest lasting tyre I've used but man, it rolls well...

A tight conti, who'd have thought?

Contis are great but they can be a bit tight, the only drawback for me. I'd go for the Vittoria Paves if your rims don't play nicely with the Contis.

A vote here for Schwalbe Ones, tougher and gripper than Ultremos, roll just as well.

GP 4000s last a very long time, so I suspect that the turbos will suffer a much earlier demise.

GP 4000s last a very long time, so I suspect that the turbos will suffer a much earlier demise.

...and a general rule for tyre buying; the most expensive race tyre in any manufacturers range will ride the best in terms of feel and grip, but won't last long. All a compromise, as always.
Conti GP4000s are the best trade off between longevity and function, but are a wee bit ...dull... when compared to top-of-the-range race tyres.

Bit like condoms; the thinner the better until they break.

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In fifty years of reading reviews....

And now Mr Cholmondley-Warner will deliver a verdict regarding the most efficacious pneumatic tyre available for mounting to your velocipede....

I've just switched from Schwalbe Ultremos to the latest Specialized Turbo tyres; very, very good IMO.

Over the last three or four years the road tyre that has won almost every comparative test is Schwalbe's Ultremo. In fifty years of reading reviews of equipment I have seldom seen such concerted agreement.

I have tried the Michelin's, Schwalbe Durano but I always go back to the Conti's. They roll about the same as the other two, but they last longer for me. Another tire to consider that I think is as good as the Continental but have better cornering grip is the Vredestein Fortezza Senso.

Unfortunately I haven't used any of the others you suggested, but I have found my 25mm GP4000S to be fantastic. Grippy, comfortable and puncture resistant. I'd previously used Conti SportContacts and then Gatorskins in 23mm, and can't believe I didn't switch sooner. I can't imagine putting anything else but GP4000 on a sportive bike now, but given my history maybe I ought to be a bit more open minded!

The new Specialized Turbo tyres. 24s and super smooth ride, but will last about 4 weeks...

I've been a big fan of the GP4000s since I fitted them a couple of years ago. So much faster than other tyres I have tried (although I have no experience of the other tyres on your list ), they grip very well in the dry, and OK in the wet.
They are also amazingly puncture proof - 2 punctures in 6000 miles, and I ride in some ropy old lanes in all kinds of conditions.

the only trouble you may have is getting hold of 25mm versions of them

Veloflex's....light, 320 tpi and seriously nice ride...also gets you kudos from connoisseur's

Vittoria Diamante Pro IV
Lovely supple 320tpi tyre available in 23, 24 and 25. Seems to be only available from the US or Italy for some reason.

GP4000 S2 25mm

My preferred tyre is Vittoria Open Corsa.
Tried all the ones you mentioned (apart from duranos) and none compare to the Open Corsas.

Continetal GP 4 seasons for me. Had them at 90psi until today and they are great. I'm using the 25mm version.

I ride Vittoria Paves. I tried the Duranos for 3 months this winter and I was very impressed although they were a tad wobbly in the crud and wet. Paves puncture a bit and are a pig to go on, but I can bomb along on them and feel safe and comfortable in rubbish weather.