KendaK40 Street 27 Inch Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I had to replace the tires on my 45-50 year old Schwinn Continental bicycle. Found Bike Tires Direct, bought the tires, they arrived promptly, I installed them, I am very happy.

For restoring old & vintage bikes this tire works great for all my ten speeds bikes. The price point is what keeps me rolling.

It had been so long since Id done much maintenance. on my bike. The tires were rotting on the rims. Put my bike in on my car when I took it to be repaired. When I went to ride it home found the front tire was flat. Now Im back in good shape again!

Reasonable price and a nice Gum Wall.

Used on my old 27 inch bike. Looks orignal.

If you have 27 inch rims, this is the way to go Tan sidewalls, Black tred. Not only are the just like tires from the good old days, they have almost the same price!

Although the tire is supposed to be desgned for rougher roads, i have had two tires fail with carcass tearing and splitting in one year, about 300 miles. I ride a mix of sidewalks, streets, paved paths, and crushed limestone. I inflate to the max, 85 psi. I weight 200 pounds. I didn't bash any curbs or potholes. But i do encounter the expected cracks, walnuts, etc. Tire is inexpensive, but not worth buying if it going to be so fragile. Don't be mislead by the sales description. Get some Continentals like i will be doing.

This size tire is no longer widely sold.

This style model is super for my purposes. It cheats the street.

I use it to repair road bikes. I thiink it is a good tire for the price.

I use these K40 KendaBetor' street tires for my Bike sales and restoration ( Redlands classic and vintage bike sales and restoration )

I put this tire on a1976 Schwinn Sportabout. Match perfectly with the original tire. Very fast but soft ride.

Got here in a timely manner and they're working great.

It looks great with your vintage bike

great replacement tires for my restoration......

These were tough to mount, but are a good basic tire for your oldervintage bike.

Still have my early eighties Fugi ( among others ) Has 27 non hooked rims and have had trouble with tires

blowing off the rim under pressure. So, years ago I was sold a pair of Chen Shin tires. Very heavy and

crude. Even had trouble centering the bead on the rim. Years go by, I've had enough ! I take a chance

and order the Kenda K40s ( gumwall good for classic authenticity ) Wow ! what a tire should be.

Mounts like a dream, no rim problems, It's light, flexible and rolls out smoooth. On first ride I immediatly

feel the reduced effort req'd to pedal. Feels like I gained 10 horsepower ! To top it off Bike Tires Direct

had them on sale. Value Five and one half stars ! Joel , Taos NM

I really like the vintage gumwall look on my vintage bike. The tire was easy to mount and has a good tread pattern for street use.

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Bought a set June 2014, bike is kept indoors, and I've put less than 800 miles on them. Looked this weekend March 2016- the rear tire is splitting where the gum wall joins the black all around the tire on the rear one. The front tire is splitting here and there.

Looks and rides very well on my old vintage bikes