Kenda Kwest Commuter/Recumbant Bicycle Tire

by Kenda

Product Features

• Smooth rounded tread with large water dispersion grooves
• Three versions to choose from: Standard, 100 psi for fast rides, and K-Shield for Flat protection

Product Description

Smooth rolling tread pattern for street use. Deep grooves for siping water away from the tread in wet conditions. 30 tpi. 50-85 psi.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B001DUBSZM
• Item model number: 212140
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,658 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #30 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Components & Parts > Tires

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wear like iron, flat resistant, January 4, 2008

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kinglearpa - See all my reviews

I've used the 1.25 inch version of these for quite sometime now. They are the most flat resistant tire, I've ever found. I'm a heavy (250+ pound) recumbent rider. Most rear tires I've used are good for a couple flats a month on average, and usually wear out in 1500 miles. These tires average a flat a year, (I'm not exaggerating)and I average at least 3000 miles on a rear tire, and yet to wear out a front.
They may have a little more rolling resistance than a Schwalbe Stelvio, but their durability more than makes up for it. I've cut an old one up to see whats inside, and found a thick orange belt inside. Kendas version of the flak jacket I guess.
Pretty sticky on a dry road, but are a bit slick on wet roads.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, cheap tires., October 13, 2009

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Mom 4 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kenda Kwest Commuter/Recumbant Bicycle Tire (Sports)

I am using the 26X1.5" 100PSI version of this tire on a hardtail mountain bike. I put about 550 miles on my first set and got only 2 flats in the rear because of road trash, as I ride very dirty roads. They ride great, handle well, and wear nicely. I pulled the rear because it somehow got sliced by something down through the tread rubber (but not the inner casing) and I didn't notice it until I was checking the tire for glass/metal as I usually do after a ride. Considering how much trash I ride through, they have held up extremely well. I don't expect ANY tire to be completely flat-free where I ride. I will probably superglue the slice closed, put them back on and ride them another 500 miles or more. They have plenty of tread left, the front still looks almost new.

I'm always looking for cheap things that perform well, and these do the job. I've bought a second set as backup for when these finally give out. For the price, you can't beat them.

I'd also like to add I wish Kenda made a 24X1.5" version of this tire... there are no good high PSI road tires in the ISO 507 size.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Durable Tires, August 2, 2009

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David S. Ellis (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kenda Kwest Commuter/Recumbant Bicycle Tire (Sports)

I have used these tires on my boys' bicycles for @ 2 years. They allow high air pressure and maintain a solid rim - even under the most rugged conditions. Also, these tires have plenty of rubber and will last a considerable time. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a durable high-pressure street tire.

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