Originally Posted by
Doggus
Looking for semi slick tire to replace a tire on an Electra Townie. The stock tires are shiite as the casing is separating from the bead. Don't want to replace with the same thing. Considered the Conti Town & Country but reviews say to avoid if made in India.
The rear tire is very hard to get off with the internal shifting hub so flat protection is desired.
I have a set of Town and Countries I used for a summer, and they're heavy. Why not go narrower to a 1.5?