Hi Rsizemore. I only have a few hundred miles on the SA3s, so I can't say much about wear. And, I must admit that wear isn't my highest priority since I really only have time to ride for maybe a thousand miles a year if I'm lucky, so even if I only get a five thousand miles out of the tires, that is still 5 years worth of riding for me. So far I love them. To me they are very confidence inspiring and I like Continental's "TractionSkin" tech where the tires come with a slightly roughened surface which makes them breakin much faster. Best of luck with your tire choice!