bob prohaska wrote:

I just ordered some Kenda tires for my old Cannondale in
size 27 x 1 3/8 inch. The goal was to obtain a somewhat
softer ride on the very rough pavement in my area.

When the tires showed up they were marked as expected,
but are only about 27 mm wide, or slightly _under_ an
inch and an eighth.

Does anybody still make road-style 27 inches tires in
wider sizes? The best I have found is 27 by one and a
quarter, and that's nominal; I haven't measured them.

The local shop that ordered the Kenda tires has agreed to exchange
them for Continental "Ride Tour" tires in 1 1/4" width. While nominally
narrower, I think they're apt to be much like the 1 1/4" UlraSports I've
been using, which is tolerable.

"Ride Tour" 32-630, Conti #0101161, is a 0.57 kilo, 80 PSI, anti-puncture
rubber layered, city/trekking tire, made in China. I hope a fine,
generator-less front hub can make up for the added rolling resistance. (SCNR)