Stupid question.
Why is a folding bead important to you on a tire you're mounting immediately. The only benefits of folding beads are easier shipping, and easier to pack as a spare on long tours (though old timers know how to fold wire bead tires into thirds to carry as spares).
Eliminating the folding feature might save you dough and/or will broaden your options, and in most cases make the tire easier to mount and unmount. IMO ease of mounting/removal is the single most important consideration in tire selection for anyone who rides more than a few miles from home. I categorically reject any tire that I can't mount easily with half numb fingers on a cold, rainy night (because Murphy's Law dictates that's when I'll need to).
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