I live in Colorado Springs in Goathead Country. Fifteen years ago I started using tire liners. First Mr Tuffies, but then other brands too in all six of my bikes. I like light supple tires. And with the tire liners I went from one or two flats a week to maybe one possibly two a year. I tried some thicker thorn resistant tires and found them heavy dull and a drudge. I'm not saying one way is better than the other but this is what works for me and why I do it.