You didn't specify any particular tires either. All you did was provide information contrary to what most cyclists believe. Most people believe that tires affect ride quality.

Kendas are crappy, by my 25c Kwests have treated me well in the durability department. While they've lasted awhile (with skidding), I've had two cut flats in the 9 months I've been riding them. I am currently running one Kenda and one Hutchinson Fusion 3. The Hutchinson was cheap and is light, but I can't comment on durability yet. I also have a Hutchinson Atom Comp lying around, but have yet to mount it.