Originally Posted by K&M
but after only 276 miles (albeit over some very rough roads) the rear tire is worn down to the threads all the way around!
276 miles? Good grief!
If you do opt for the Fortezza's make sure they're not the Tri-Comps.
Here's one source that's not to obscenely expensive that offers both the 700x23 and 700x25. If you have less than perfect roads opt for the larger diameter.
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/htmlpages/VRFOR.htm