Originally Posted by cudak888
A highly empathetic vote for the Continental Sport 1000s as being probably the best 27" tyre out there for the budget-conscious.
One thing though - the Continentals are fine on hooked-bead aluminum rims, but if you're not running hooked bead rims or if you're running any form of steel rim, look out. Most 'better' tires, including the Conti, are made specifically for hooked-bead rims. If used on a non-hooked bead rim, they will blow off at around 80-85 PSI.
As the Conti 1000s are designed for high pressure, one will find that if they're kept at 70 PSI, the ride will be no better (if not worse) then the Kendas.
Just thought I'd point out that little bit of info.
Take care,
-Kurt
Thanks Kurt, I was leaning toward the Contis, but you guessed correctly. I'm thinking of putting these tires on that old Fuji Monterey with the steel wheels. The next alternative would be the 87 Record I just picked up. The Record has low end alloy rims. I'll have to check to see if they're hooked-bead or not. My Technium has hooked bead rims, but the tires on it are still in OK condition.
Thanks the reminder.
I guess its back to the Nashbar brand or Performance GT 2's.