On 6/9/2021 1:31 PM, jbeattie wrote:
I think the Gatorskin has better flat resistance than the Zaffiro and better wet traction, except that the Zaffiro has a tread pattern that offers better grip on grass/leaves, etc. Wet traction differences on smooth pavement are minimal. I don't know any tire that really outperforms on wet pavement. The Michelin Pro4 Endurance and the 4Season were good. I've got some Power Endurance, but I haven't ridden them in wet weather yet.

I'll admit to being a lousy judge of bike tire traction, especially in
the wet.

I wouldn't test traction while cornering. Ever since some bad
experiences as a teenager, I've been pretty careful at cornering. Except
on a mountain bike, I can't remember ever sliding out.

I suppose wet weather braking would be a test, but I do relatively
little riding in the rain, and then I brake about as cautiously as I corner.

I do remember one fun incident, climbing a steep grade (maybe 15%) with
a friend on the back of the tandem. He and I were working hard on the
climb and came to a place where a trickle of water ran across the road.
We spun the rear wheel a bit as we crossed the wet patch.

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- Frank Krygowski