Originally Posted by frankenmike

I expect more from a 45 dollar tire. Rear tire only lasted a dozen or so rides before the sidewall got a rip from some glass. Not a deal breaker- any tire would have suffered the same fate. Installed a boot(piece of Mr. tuffy) and two rides later the 1/4 inch cut was now 1/2 inch, so tire is shot. Front tire is still ok, but this morning I noticed loose thread hanging off one side. I doubt I will ever buy gatorskins again.