April 12, 2024, 1:21 p.m. -  Mark

@Pete  I've ridden primo tires and not so primo tires on enough sketchy stuff to know that for sure there is a difference between the two and that sometimes that extra $100 is well worth the price of admission. Call it cheap insurance. Tires are the one place where an extra $100 can have a huge positive impact on the ride - Dave's near death story below is a good example. The comparison suggestion is borne out of curiosity more than anything else and I think it would provide for not only good reading but lively discussion as well.  Part of my impetus in asking these sorts of questions is that I am naturally curious, plus I am fortunate enough to have multiple bikes for different riding styles so not every bike needs top line tires. I get that for someone doing a one bike program it seems silly to dither over $100 for better traction on a multi-thousand dollar bike. But that there are a fair number of people who don't necessarily need primo tires on their bike for the type of riding they do. So I can see there is definitely some ground where the cheaper alternative not only provides enough traction but better longevity, which makes it an even better buy.