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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Munich Germany (formerly Portland OR, Texas)
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Bikes: '02 Specialized FSR, '03 RM Slayer, '99 Raleigh R700, '97 Norco hartail, '89 Stumpjumper
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i agree with most of the comments here...
just because a tire lasts longer does not necessarily mean it is "better"... often "good" tires have softer rubber so they grip/corner better which means they also wear out faster. then as mentioned weight is a factor. i would expect a good touring tire would last as long or longer than the Wal-mart tire, as well as being lighter, having better grip and better wet-road performance...
i also only shop at Walmart if i have no other choice (an emergency like when my car broke down and the only place within miles that sold batteries was Walmart) --- support your local bike shop, or if you want the best deal, shop mail-order... but Wal-mart is evil and i don't support it with my $$$.
P.S. it's good to see so many people unhappy with Wal-mart's horrible practices... too bad more Americans don't think anout anything than "buying more for less"!