Thank you, thank you, and thank you!! All your feedback on my problem is so appreciated. I am definitely going up to a 25c when thee tires are spent. My rear tire is already showing the flat spot so it is only a matter of time. I too have notices numbness in my hands after decent rides and I get my tires to about 125 to 130psi. I think the 25 will feel much better and save my hands and kidneys (our roads are that bad). I have seen some Deep V rims going up on sale but did not really consider them. What do you guys think a decent price for a set of used ones go for?

I scheduled my bike to be repaired next week so I will get the mechanic to fix my wheel as well as some brake issues. I am actually an ASE accredited auto mechanic and I have never been s boggled about a vehicle until i started riding a bicycle, Thanks for all your help guys!