Originally Posted by
kmill065
Well then I'm assuming you have never been a broke college commuter with a dog, rent and other expenses to deal with. I feel bad for people who CAN buy the best and look down on those that CANT buy "the best"
There's an English saying: "I'm not rich enough to buy cheap things". And it is often true.
The OP didn't post "need advice on budget tyres". I used to live off very little money and always went for saving, buying good stuff (more expensive, but better quality, longer lasting) ONCE. Often turns out cheaper in the long run.
I'm riding Specialized all weather elite tyres. 23 mm. Asked at the LBS for a pair of tyres that can put up with bad pavement, debris etc, and they gave me those. 45 euros for a pair inc. inner tubes. Have been happy and flat free. The same LBS guy actually praised Maxxis tyres as quite good for MTB and 29er bikes.