Originally Posted by
eschlwc
i'm not familiar with training tires, how they differ, or their intended use.
They're typically tougher but also heavier and with more rolling resistance than high-end racing tyres. Some of them are quite nice, though, and even cheap. I like the Schwalbe Lugano. Not as puncture safe as Gatorskins, but still a nice compromise throughout wintertime. The Pasela TG are a little more puncture resistant, but also a bit heavier, i believe.
is it true that wire/non folding tires are easier to install than the folding type?
In a way, yes, as (I think that) most folding tyres come with the warning that you should not use any tools to mount them
(Maybe the kevlar bead is more fragile than the steel bead on standard tyres?). I've been forced to use a (plastic) tool, anyway, and the tyres seemed to survive it
Good tip about the rim tape, by the way.