Originally Posted by
noglider
I suspect some people were disappointed after reading rave reviews for this mid-priced tire and didn't get the performance they wanted from a high-end tire. When you bear in mind that the Pasela is mid-priced, you'll probably see them as a great value. If you compare them with fancier stuff, you'll be disappointed.
You just nailed my experience right on the head. It's certainly a decent enough tire for putt putting around but I was naively hoping they'd be a cheaper alternative to Contis, Vittoria Super Corsa, etc.