Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
I've started developing "tire snob" tendencies with some of my bikes -- paying attention to tpi, tread pattern (file tread please) and depth, overall tire weight, etc...But I've come to realize that this thinking would be misplaced on our English 3-speeds...My Armstrong 3-speed came to me with these Kenda/Nimbus tires:
https://www.niagaracycle.com/categor...-gum-wall-k830 and while not "supple" or "light" they ride well enough, and suit the character of the bike.
I hear ya. But...it's really hard to be a "tire snob" with 590/650A/26" x 1 3/8" tires, since the selection isn't that big, or expensive.
For instance, I found Col De La Vies, considered by many to be the "best" 650A tire, for as low as $15.99 plus shipping.
$15.99! That's just $3.24 more than those Sunlite/Kenda Nimbus tires you linked.
PANARACER TIRES PAN RANDONNEE 26x1-3/8 650A AW650A-LX
Heck, you can get basic black Schwalbe Delta Cruisers direct from Schwalbe for $18 plus shipping.
https://www.schwalbetires.com/produc...any_to_one=All
I think the only way to get expensive is get Schwalbe Marathon Plus. They will probably not flat, but also not be the softest of rides.
https://www.schwalbetires.com/node/389