I'm currently running Michelin Lithion tires front and rear. I have about 2000 miles on the rear, with several ugly cuts in it, and 3500 on the front, and I'm getting ready to replace them both. I've had one recent flat in each. I don't ride in super-high-debris areas, but there can be glass, metal bits, and some thorns, just like most places I suppose.

I've been happy enough with the Lithions, but they're all I really have experience with in recent years. I don't want a heavy tire like the Gatorskins, but I don't see the point in putting super-light tires on my Aksium rims, either I'd trade a bit of tread life for performance advantages, and I'd be willing to spend a little more money than the Lithions cost, but I don't want a tire that's going to be puncture-prone straight out of the box.

Just wanted to throw the question out since there hasn't been a tire thread lately Plus, Vredestein Fortezza SEs are on sale at Performance. In blue, to match my frame. Anyone have anything to say about those, good or bad, or how they compare to the Lithions? Any other comparable tires you like?