The description of the tire is that it is foldable. To that indicates that they have a Kevlar bead and not a wire bead. So, are they wire or Kevlar?
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Is is a foldable tire. The Continental 4 season is NOT a wire bead tire. Not every folding tire contains Kevlar. Kevlar is a brand name. From information on other websites, the tire does not contain Kevlar. It is a folding tire that contains polyamide fibers and LCP (liquid crystal polymer). If you can access the Continental website, you will find more information. I purchased a pair and they are great for grip and durability.
1032399
They are a firm, foam tire. Similar to what you find on larger strollers. They seem to be holding up ok, though not as well as an air filled rubber tire would. The wheels are hollow plastic, not the tires.
897006
The wire bead tires don't fold. The DuraSkin folders can be carried in a jersey pocket or a saddle bag, while the wire bead tires remain full-size, regardless of whether they're already installed.
336534
I don't know about the wire bead...mine says kevlar. Yes, it comes flat & folded which makes it difficult to keep inside the wheel rim while you try to keep the tube in place as you mount and fill it. I've purchased folded tires before and they weren't quite this difficult to work with - next time I might take a harder look at unfolded, pre-shaped tires. But it does perform like a great tire once mounted.
1700785
Don't know what the Q is, but these tires are 6 ply. We use them out in the high desert on wash board roads, they are great.
1554980
The tires are solid rubber marked "2.80/2.50 - 4. The rim is bolted together and there is no valve stem, hence solid rubber tire.
137715
These are not mountain bike tires. They are thinner than mountain bike tires which make them wonderful and much faster on paved roads which I love. They are thicker than the ten speed racing bikes but rides much better with better cushion on paved roads. Kenda tires.
1589195
The box the pair y ordered came in was very large, i paid a lot pf shipping charges due to the volume of the box, but the reason for this are that the tyres are not foldable because of the antipuncture walls. The tyres are great, not let this be an issue for your purchase choice. Hope this helps!!
545441
Wire bead. It came in large flat box. Also these tires have very little tread so might not be the best for wet riding.
518971
The tires are never flat, they may in fact have some air inside. They are not like a wheelbarrow tire that gets flats from like a nail or sharp glass shard. They are also not a hard rubber tire with no shock absorbing at all. Sort of a hybrid tire I think. There is no fill nozzle to put additional air in them.
918474
This item is not a tire and wheel combination. It is the tire only. Simply 1 (one) folding clincher tire.
368703
Yes this tire has a bead on it, it is ready to mount. I have two piece wheels so I used an inner tube.
2092558
Yes, these tires are folding tires. They are packaged in smallish boxes, all folded up 4-6 times as I recall. Very good tires BTW.
92620
The size is the same. (I think these come from different vendors...check the vendor when you select the size and see if it changes) I think the main thing to look for is if the tire is foldable or not. I bought the non-folding tires. They are a little heavier, but cost less. Folding tires cost a bit more, but are more expensive. You have to really look at the weight between the tires to tell them apart. I think the 700x23c are 280 grams for non folding and 230 grams for the folding. I am a big guy, so weight isn't an issue. I'm 6'5" 225lbs and these work great. I just did a half Ironman triathlon with them and had no issues. The size is the same. (I think these come from different vendors...check the vendor when you select the size and see if it changes) I think the main thing to look for is if the tire is foldable or not. I bought the non-folding tires. They are a little heavier, but cost less. Folding tires cost a bit more, but are more expensive. You have to really look at the weight between the tires to tell them apart. I think the 700x23c are 280 grams for non folding and 230 grams for the folding. I am a big guy, so weight isn't an issue. I'm 6'5" 225lbs and these work great. I just did a half... » Read More The size is the same. (I think these come from different vendors...check the vendor when you select the size and see if it changes) I think the main thing to look for is if the tire is foldable or not. I bought the non-folding tires. They are a little heavier, but cost less. Folding tires cost a bit more, but are more expensive. You have to really look at the weight between the tires to tell them apart. I think the 700x23c are 280 grams for non folding and 230 grams for the folding. I am a big guy, so weight isn't an issue. I'm 6'5" 225lbs and these work great. I just did a half Ironman triathlon with them and had no issues. « Show Less
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The specs say it is a wire bead tire...so it is not a folding tire. Wire beads can be carefully twisted into a figure eight then folded to make them much smaller and packable to fit into a pannier or back pack...but I doubt you could get it into a typical under-seat pack. Good luck.
999778
It doesn't state that is folding tire but it comes in a large box not folded . So my guess is not a folding tire. Overall is a great tire though
1814834
Yes they are slick. As for the thickness, I don't know that measurement. They are wearing well on my bike. But, I did pick up a piece of wire along the road for a flat with it, and it's harder to fix than a foldable tire.