For smooth pavement, Schwalbe Durano, Kojak or Panaracer Minits Lite. The Minits are particularly supple and sticky, but durability and protection are an open question. Very smooth tire, though.
For a great combination of carcass meat (1.60"), rolling resistance, weight, durability and protection, it is tough to beat Schwalbe Marathon Supreme. They have been discontinued though, so you'll have hunt them out. They are also not cheap, but they have all of Schwalbe's top technologies.
I have wire Kenda Kwest on the Bannard. My problem with them is they only go to 65psi. Folding ones go to 100psi, i think.
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Rick Imby
So for you old hands at different tires, For a 406 wheel what is your favorite tire and why?
What would you buy for the fastest paved road tire?
What would you buy for your favorite gravel road tire?
How about front vs rear tires?
What pressure do you normally run your tires at?
Thanks in advance for all the info guys.
So far I have only ridden the standard 20x1.5 Kenda Qwest that come on the Swift. Seems to be a fast tire but I have no experience but my mountain and road bike to compare.