Originally Posted by jacobs
27" tires are much harder to find than 700c tires (at least if you're trying to get decent or new tires, and not just whatever is on the POS at goodwill). if you're going to spend money on something, spend it on a new wheelset. iro (irocycle.com) has one for $150, and harris (harriscyclery.com) sells a set for $100 i believe.
I have seen 27 inch tires at walmart and Nashbar carries them.