i haven't bought tires in quite a while that weren't panaracer paselas with a gumwall. it's been years! this is what i like:

- gumwalls look great on vintage bikes
- at $20ish/tire, they fit my budget
- even in the 23c size i prefer, they feel plush, like another brand's 25mm (or wider) tire
- they come in a flat protection (pt) tread
- they're easy to find online.

but sometimes you want an all-black tire, maybe for a late '80s bike with black hoods. what tire meets my needs as described above?

i know the pasela comes in an all-black sidewall, but they're difficult to find. do you know of a supplier? what about another panaracer model like the ribmo? anyone tried it? do they offer a pasela-like, plush ride?

what is your blackwall tire of choice that's sleek, inexpensive and plush?

thanks!