Consider getting one with traction grooves, which some experts believe provide added control in wet and dry conditions. However, other experts claim that road tires are so narrow that any tread placed on them has a negligible effect.
We believe you should take the weather into consideration to pick the best tire. I use a different set of tires in the winter than what I use during the summer. During the summer, I use a full slick but when the rains start, I switch to tires that have small grooves.
Innovative modern clincher casings can provide an extremely lively and resilient ride, comparable to what you would expect from a premium tubular (a type of tire used by professional racers where the tube is actually sewn inside). A new rubber compound, silica, is found in quite a few new upper-end road tires. Silica improves adhesion and lowers rolling resistance without sacrificing tread durability.
