Originally Posted by jimc101

From experience with Kenda tires, it is probably the tire, last year I needed a tire quickly for a rear replacement, and the LBS I went to had low end Kenda Kontendor 700x23 in stock, used a 700x23 and had regular punctures for the next few months (around 2500-300km) till I swapped for Conti GP4 Season 700x25. After the swap, I didn't have a puncture till I wore the tire to the threads.

I also used Kenda Kaliente Pros on a different bike, and these are a higher spec tire, and have found these to be great tires. and have yet to have a flat or any other issue with them.

The roads you ride on can make a difference, but in my case was riding both on similar roads so would discount this.