Anyone try Forte pro tires?

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well, spring is coming and i need new tires.  i have always run conti's, but let's face it, they are heavy.  i thought if i was going light, go light.  are performance's forte pros any good? anyone here ever try them?

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=21098&subcategory_ID=5420

McG · Accepted Answer

I have tried one pair.  This was a couple years ago.  Maybe they have improved them -- if not, they will not give you great mileage.

Ever consider Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX?  Nothing faster.  Light, with the highest thread count on the market.  They feel as supple as a tubular.  Performance sells them also.  So does Bike Tires Direct. http://www.biketiresdirect.com/search_results.asp?cat=ra

Ever see the Conti 4000 S?  It's a lightweight version of the Conti 4000 with that silica-carbon compound.  I just bought a pair of them to try as soon as the traction sand gets rinsed by the rain off the roads here.

B S · Answer

I'm with McG, the mileage will be slight! Mine got sliced within a couple of weeks on a small pavement change 3/4 of an inch at the most. The guy at the shop was defending it, but had to consede because I asked for a replacement because of their gurarantee.

Even after replacing it it it sliced in a different situation. Sucks having to replace it again and again. 

I had some Kendas that I got like 7K miles on it. Amazing!

Anonymous · Answer

No, I haven't. I looked at them and if I were looking for tires I'd certainly consider them. Very good specs, high TPI, great price.

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