Two additional observations:
Even worse than crappy Oem tires are technically good tires which are the wrong choice for the bike they come on. Think light XC tires on trailbikes or EXO tires on DH bikes. Then we are paying for premium rubber but still have to replace it on purchase.
Also, at lower price points, companies and customers seem to care a lot about tire wear and spec hard rubber with no grip. Especially because many cheap bikes will be ridden on tarmac a lot.
July 15, 2019, 10:22 a.m. - Timer
Two additional observations: Even worse than crappy Oem tires are technically good tires which are the wrong choice for the bike they come on. Think light XC tires on trailbikes or EXO tires on DH bikes. Then we are paying for premium rubber but still have to replace it on purchase. Also, at lower price points, companies and customers seem to care a lot about tire wear and spec hard rubber with no grip. Especially because many cheap bikes will be ridden on tarmac a lot.