"Tires for commuting? light touring"

I think that there are probably tires out there that would serve you better for the purpose that you state. According to Kenda, these are budget Cyclocross tires for someone who "may want to try out cyclocross". With this in mind, this tire probably has no puncture protection, and it likely has a softer compound than you'd want for commuting and touring. As JD pointed out, in an optimal world you may get 1500 miles out of this tire. The last 200-400 miles are likely to be plagued by flat tires especially if there is no puncture protection belt. A good "Entry Level" touring commuting tire will run you between $30-$40 bucks, will last you at least 4000-6000 miles and will provide you with a more reliable ride day in and day out. We make a variety of tires in this category as do pertty much all of the main bicycle tire manufacturers. If you value your time, spending a little more up front will actually provide you with better long-term value. That's my two cents.

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