Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
If you ride a lot with a group of people, check out what tires they are using and buy the same thing. Here's why - eventually you are going to have a flat because, sooner or later, everybody has flats. If you're using the same tires as everybody else, you aren't going to have to endure a "stupid tire choice" lecture while you are repairing your flat.
Assuming that you all have a compatible rim size...