Originally Posted by RoadTire

I did a set of allow 27 x 1 1/4 clinchers at REI for $80. That's about as low as you can go. If the mech's are good they will tension and true them (no charge of course). And being REI, if they don't work out, you can return them. Join REI if you have one nearby, get your money back on the 1st purchase. Use cash and you can always get purchase price back. Caveat: I've only put about 150 miles on them max. If I can get 2K mi, I'll be happy.

Or about $150 for a set you have lots more options.