Originally Posted by
rekmeyata
Oh, I'm sorry, I use several brands, mostly whatever I can find on a steep discount closeout price. But I prefer Hutchinson Intensive Hardskin I really like, Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick which I also really like, and had good luck with Kenda (Konstrictor but they're no longer made) too. I also like Specialized Roubaix Pro tires but they rarely go on sale but about a month ago I got two tires for the price of one, so when they do go on sale I usually grab a pair. I never pay more than $32 for a tire and routinely get tires that are worth at least twice retail then what I paid.
To add a note, I always read as many reviews as I can find before I buy a tire.
Indeed. I paid around 32 for the contninental touring plus installed. It runs a bit larger than the 1x75 advertised but it works a lot better than i thought such a low psi (58) tire would for me.
Originally Posted by
kickstart
I had a Michelin world tour that developed a lump, after a couple of weeks it blew out in an impressive manner. The tire was nearly worn out, can't really say if it was a defect or wear.
Yeah, when my old kwik trax developed a bulge at the bead i quickly let the pressure out to just enough to keep it round to walk it home. Did not need to be wakened by an explosion at 3 am.
- Andy