Originally Posted by
PhotoBiker1968
Yes, but it is a catch-22. Folding tires are a breeze for replacing inner tubes on the side of the road, can pretty much do it without spoons. The catch is with the proper tires you won't be flatting. If you intend to change out your tires more often, the folding tires are very helpful as well.
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You can also carry a folding tire on your person for long rides, but again, with the right tires, they are going to be pretty bulletproof.
Flats happen, period. I've haven't used spoons for changing out tires since I was a kid. I bent my mom's spoons and well that was the last time I used spoons.
Folding tires are lighter than the equivalent wire bead.
Some folks swear that folding tires are easier to mount; others say the same thing about wire bead.
My experience has been that wire beads are a bit easier to mount. I respect the fact that others disagree.