Originally Posted by deimos
Yes I know what you're saying - cept that we don't have any shops that specialize in fixed gear. Yes there is a shop right up the street and they had a few Raleigh Rush Hours in but when I went in to try one out OOS. Sorry if my questions are dumb but I work graves at the hospital and its the wee hours of the morning that I'm online and dreaming of putting a bike together and its hard for me to get to the lbs when my shifts are ususally 7pm to 7am. Another shop close by I checked out had none, were willing to build me one when "I knew more of what I wanted" and the guy seemed pretty uninterested in helping me get started. Thats why I figure it doesn't hurt to ask some questions here where people know what they are talking about.
I know what you mean, and there's nothing wrong with asking questions... And the ones you're asking aren't dumb, they're perfectly legitimate!... But please pay close attention to the answers you're getting.
You asked specifically about tires, fixed-gear bikes almost always use normal road-bike size 700C wheels... So even though the shops in your area might not do much FG business, they will certainly be able to help you pick out tires... It's really hard to tell you what would be best for you without knowing your weight, riding style, and the types of roads you'll spend most of your time on.
As for those ones you're planning to order, I would advise otherwise. For most people, 700x25 or even 28c tires work better than 23's... Unless you weigh less than 140 pounds, they're softer and easier on your wheels and bones, much more comfortable on rough roads, and have either no performance penalty or only a minimal one.
If your shift's 7 to 7, I doubt you're working more than 3 or 4 days a week - you should be able to find your way to an LBS.