Originally Posted by
Gresp15C
So I threw a single-speed bike together from odds and ends in my bin, including nearly identical Rigida and Nashbar 27x1 rims from long ago. The Kenda tires that are on it... one is completely bald, and the other has a nice gash in it, that I booted and am hoping for the best. My intention is to ride these tires until they are no longer usable, but then I will need to find replacements.
I've noticed in the lower priced tires, are Vittoria Zaffiro and Continental Ultra Sport II, both available as 28-630 size. There might not be enough frame clearance for 32-630, and I'm not sure how big a tire I can put on the skinny rim.
Are there any opinions about which tire might be nicer? Answers could be based on experience with one or both tires, or general impressions of the quality of the two brands. This is an N+1 bike, that I use for commuting and just riding around around town, typically solo, never competitive.
I would say that they are both already no longer usable, but that is me. Tires are one thing that I just don't mess around with. Get something good, something with some puncture resistance, and ride. Personally I fork over the cash for Gatorskins. Have had really good luck with these and see no reason to change to anything else.