Originally Posted by
noglider
Speaking of hooked rims, what 27" tire is there that does not require a hooked rim? I had a heck of a time finding one that would fit the Varsity I recently fixed up, and it's a used one. I'd love to have a source of new ones. This would NOT have to be a high quality tire. It just has to be a tire.
I mounted a set of Continental Ultra sports (on sale $15 each at REI last week) on my 77 Super Le Tour and didn't notice the "Hooked rims only" on the side of the tire. The Rim has a very large centering lip. Very stiff wire bead in the tire and so far no problem. I think I have them at 85PSI. Your mileage may vary.
I have a set of Michelin World Tour tires on my 84 Fuji Touring III and they ride very nice. Niagra sells them for $13.67.
http://www.niagaracycle.com/index.php?cPath=131_167
If I have problems with the Conti's on the Le Tour on the non hooked rim I'll throw the Michelins on and see how they do. I plan to try out the Pasela's at some point.