Originally Posted by
RubeRad
There is no end of tire discussion threads in the commuter forum. "I want a tire that is light and fast and responsive and comfortable and 100% flat proof in goathead country, and oh yeah, I want to pay only $9.99. A pair". It's too many conflicting goals, this tire doesn't exist. You gotta choose at least a couple goals to compromise on.
I can't quite tell, but your tires don't look all that knobby, many would prefer a tire like that for commuting: wider = lower pressure = more comfortable = better for commuting. For flat protection, my choice is Mr Tuffy liners. $15 for a set (which is less than the extra cost of effective flat protection built-in to a tire) and they can move from tire to tire.
The tires that are on the bike now are 700 x 35 Kenda small block 8 folding tires.
I don't live in goathead country, but some of the streets I ride on have a fair bit of broken glass to dodge and some rough surfaces. Flat protection was my bigger concern than having a "fast" tire, so the liners would certainly do the trick for me. Good call, that, and thanks for the advice. Guess I'll be calling my LBS to see if they have any in stock....