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Kenda K161 Knobby Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Gumwall, 27-Inch x 1-3/8-Inch

4.3 out of 5 stars 151 ratings
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Item Diameter 27 Inches
Brand Kenda
Tire Type Clincher
Item Width 1.38 Inches
Bike Type Road Bike
Warranty Type manufacturer
Material Rubber
Tensile Strength 90 PSI
Tread Type bead,knobby
UPC 047853660500 047853660586

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  • Replacement tires for street and off-road use
  • Its dimensions are 27 x 1-3/8 inches
  • Made of Gumwall
  • Designed with Wire bead
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The Kenda Kross Cyclo Hybrid Tire is constructed of a steel bead and is available in black with various sidewalls.

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Item Diameter ‎27 Inches
Brand ‎Kenda
Tire Type ‎Clincher
Item Width ‎1.38 Inches
Bike Type ‎Road Bike
Warranty Type ‎manufacturer
Material ‎Rubber
Tensile Strength ‎90 PSI
Tread Type ‎bead,knobby
UPC ‎047853660500 047853660586
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00047853660500, 00047853660586
Size ‎27x1.375-Inch
Manufacturer ‎Kenda
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎27.5 x 27.5 x 1.3 inches
Package Weight ‎1.2 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎27 x 1.38 x 27 inches
Item Weight ‎0.86 Pounds
Brand Name ‎Kenda
Suggested Users ‎Does Not Apply
Number of Items ‎1
Part Number ‎118221
Style ‎Does Not Apply
Sport Type ‎Cycling

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4.3 out of 5 stars 151 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars
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Date First Available June 22, 2005

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Customers find these bicycle tires to be of good quality and value for money, with great grip and low rolling resistance. They work well on various terrains, including dirt trails and packed snow-covered roads, and are particularly suitable for gravel and muddy conditions. The tires are easy to install and last for several hundred miles, though opinions on durability are mixed, with some finding them well-made while others report threads wearing apart. Customers note that the size runs small and is significantly narrower than described.

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36 customers mention "Tire quality"30 positive6 negative

Customers find these tires to be of good quality, with one customer specifically mentioning they work well for an old steel bike, while another notes they perform well on various terrains.

"Great tire for my old 27" road bike. Fit perfect, but the gumwall doesn't have the straightest line, it just cosmetic though...." Read more

"...these great tires. All and all for the price you won't find a better tire. Kenda got it right with these tires. :)" Read more

"...It was a good tire for such terrain, but I wouldn't want it for an everyday tire...." Read more

"...with the breakin period but after that, you get superior traction, street and mild off road wear...." Read more

34 customers mention "Value for money"31 positive3 negative

Customers find the tire offers good value for money, describing it as decent and inexpensive.

"...If you are looking for an inexpensive tire for commuting, then these are a great option." Read more

"...my 10 speed road bikes and hope they last a few years... These are inexpensive and easy to replace so I don't mind but just want to give you a heads..." Read more

"...My wife though I bought a new bicycle when she saw the box. Great for the price, but be prepared to spend a little extra time seating them on the..." Read more

"...The bottom line is that for a reasonable price I got a smoother ride and are doing a good job on the kind of terrain I got them for." Read more

13 customers mention "Functionality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find that the tires work well, with individual reviews highlighting their performance on dirt trails, packed snow-covered roads, and various terrains.

"...They work well on packed snow covered roads for winter rides. No complaints." Read more

"...The tires perform very well on gravel and reasonably smooth hiking trails...." Read more

"...for a reasonable price I got a smoother ride and are doing a good job on the kind of terrain I got them for." Read more

"...These work really well on the dirt trails that have been getting a bit slushy and muddy--tons more confidence maneuvering there...." Read more

12 customers mention "Grip"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tires' grip and low rolling resistance, with one customer noting they keep liners from sliding around.

"...Rolling resistance surprisingly not compromised as much as I expected from the coarse treads." Read more

"...This keeps the liners from sliding around and insures that they stay centered in the tire when I'm assembling the wheel/tire/tube...." Read more

"...Street-wise, they grip well enough...." Read more

"...Good traction, low rolling resistance too. It no longer feels like cinderblocks when hitting cracks in the road either...." Read more

12 customers mention "Mileage"12 positive0 negative

Customers report that the tire performs well for several hundred miles, with one customer noting its effectiveness on grass and gravel surfaces, while another mentions its suitability for railroad trails.

"Reviewers say it's good for off pavement and they do well off road...the tag on the tire says for road use and I wouldn't trust these on anything..." Read more

"...They're great on grass and gravel though, and better than road tires in the snow and ice!" Read more

"...SO THESE TIRES GIVE ME JUST WHAT I NEED OUT OF A TIRE THERE GOOD FOR ROAD TRIPS TOO DONT GET ME WRONG IF YOU LIKE RIDING A BIKE AS MUCH AS I DO..." Read more

"...The tire is not for speed demons but is better suited for the commuter or cruiser." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of installation"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the tire easy to install.

"...They mounted easily and look pretty good. Wanted a little tougher tire for my 10 mile commute 5 days a week...." Read more

"...They're easy to install and fir on 27" steel wheels well...." Read more

"...bikes from goodwill finds, price is right, and very good tires easy to install use with Bell inner tubes, at 75psi." Read more

"...But I even adore the skinny profile. I still ride fast and easy. Recommended for any Canadian winter cyclists (and american too)" Read more

22 customers mention "Quality"15 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the tire's construction, with some finding it well-made and of good quality, while others report durability issues with threads wearing apart.

"...through some 10' to 12' stretches of grass/sand and they have been steady...." Read more

"...Other than that. Solid buy at a great price." Read more

"...surprisingly not compromised as much as I expected from the coarse treads." Read more

"These are great on a old, steel road bike. I use mine in the winter for bike commuting in the snow, they aren't great in the snow but they help...." Read more

14 customers mention "Fit"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the tire's fit, with some reporting it fits great while others mention it runs small and is significantly narrower than described.

"Exactly what I expected. Fits my roadie perfectly, which was designed for 27 x 1-1/4 tires...." Read more

"...The size runs a little small; they actually measure just barely 1 1/4 inch wide and nowhere near the 37 mm metric equivalent on the sidewall...." Read more

"Great tire for my old 27" road bike. Fit perfect, but the gumwall doesn't have the straightest line, it just cosmetic though...." Read more

"...trued it the tire fit PERFECTLY ! I have and will continue to promote the product and supplier to my friends." Read more

Reviewers failed me on this one!
2 out of 5 stars
Reviewers failed me on this one!
Reviewers say it's good for off pavement and they do well off road...the tag on the tire says for road use and I wouldn't trust these on anything other than that. First these are not 1 3/8...they looked to be less than my old 1 1/4 tires! I will show a comparison pick( the knobby tire is the Kenda). They are defiantly made with low standards as the gum walls (tan side wall) are not uniform and create an uneven wobble. The rubber is lower quality than the 30 year old tires these replaced. I mounted 4 of these on my 10 speed road bikes and hope they last a few years... These are inexpensive and easy to replace so I don't mind but just want to give you a heads up :). I bought the Sunlite thorn resistant tubes made by Kenda and they are awesome...the rubber tube is thicker than these tires! As for these tires, they must be made for bikes you see sold for cheap in the big box stores and I'm sure Kenda sells better quality than these. UPDATE: gave them a good ride and here's the facts... Still only 2 stars. They did better than I thought on packed gravel and grass but... They are very poorly made. The uneven gum wall isn't only cosmetic! They are so bad they feel like you're riding on bumpy surfaces when on smooth pavement. I will have to remove atleast one tire to return.
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  • Donald Z.
    5.0 out of 5 stars 27" or 700c both work well.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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    I have both 700c and 27" in this Kenda knobby tire . Advertised as 35mm and/or 1 3/8" wide i found them
    more like 30-32 mm or 1 1/8"-1 1/4" wide. The tread on rear tire will wear if your ride a lot of pavement.
    They work well on packed snow covered roads for winter rides. No complaints.
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  • Thengling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as expected
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Exactly what I expected. Fits my roadie perfectly, which was designed for 27 x 1-1/4 tires. As other reviewers have stated, the Kenda K161's actually are not actually as wide as the 27 x 1 3/8 size advertised and moulded on the tires, but 27 x 1-1/4. Perhaps they state the larger size because of the additional circumference due to the the large profile treads. However, the treads do not increase the width of the tires. Also as others have commented, the margin between the white sidewall and the black tread area is not quite perfect, with one tire having a very slight flaw and the other not. This does not bother me. Both tires appear to be perfectly round and consistent all around. Rolling resistance surprisingly not compromised as much as I expected from the coarse treads.
    One person found this helpful
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  • KS in FL
    3.0 out of 5 stars decent tires at a low price
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2010
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    I bought two pairs of these to outfit two vintage touring bikes for use on gravel and grassy trails as well as paved roads. The tires perform very well on gravel and reasonably smooth hiking trails. At 70 psi, there is only a small penalty in rolling resistance on paved roads compared to higher pressure road tires. The size runs a little small; they actually measure just barely 1 1/4 inch wide and nowhere near the 37 mm metric equivalent on the sidewall. (The old 1 1/8 inch tires actually measured 1 1/8 inch wide on these rims.) Overall, I am happy with both the tires and the reasonable price.

    After almost three years, one of the four tires suffered a carcass failure (torn cords). I replaced that pair with a new set of identical tires. I am still quite pleased with this product.

    It has been five years and I just had a third carcass failure. (two of the original four and one of the replacement pair) I have liked the tires up to now but have reservations about recommending them. There's not much choice in the 27 x 1 3/8 size and they did give good service up to a point. 50 percent failure rate is high, even for an inexpensive tire. I am reducing my rating from 4 stars to 3 stars.

    I have just switched one bike to Club Roost tires. They are a little more expensive but seem to be a step up from the Kendas. They are closer to the actual size and have a continuous center tread for smooth riding on pavement. Knobby side tread only engages on softer surfaces. Hopefully they will have a better service life.
    18 people found this helpful
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  • D. Nash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great tire for my old 27" road bike
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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    Great tire for my old 27" road bike. Fit perfect, but the gumwall doesn't have the straightest line, it just cosmetic though. My 8 mile commute each way is full of rocks, glass and crappy/sloppy road surfaces, so these tires are a godsend. They came unfolded in a big box with nice packing. I have gone through some 10' to 12' stretches of grass/sand and they have been steady. I do run a little lower psi for comfort, but these have a max of 70psi anyways. If you are looking for an inexpensive tire for commuting, then these are a great option.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Bill Haskins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent tire, but incorrectly described as 27 x 1 3/8"
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
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    These are exactly the same width as many other brands of 27 x 1 1/4" tires (e.g. Panaracers), not 27 x 1 3/8". Otherwise no complaints.
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  • Will
    5.0 out of 5 stars Durable quality at an affordable price!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I purchased these to go on my vintage Schwinn World Tour road bike and I have to say I'm pleased with them.
    They mounted easily and look pretty good. Wanted a little tougher tire for my 10 mile commute 5 days a week.
    I've read other reviews saying the gum walls were uneven but they're perfect. Because this is a new purchase and
    I've only logged about 25 miles on them I can't say as to how well they hold up but I don't expect any problems with
    these great tires. All and all for the price you won't find a better tire. Kenda got it right with these tires. :)
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Joe Betts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent customer service
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    I recently purchased Kenda 161 tires and tubes from Niagara Cycle. I had never used the company before and am usually pretty leery when purchasing online. My items came in and soon after I had a problem with the tire and tube. I emailed Niagara Cycle and received a reply almost instantly. The person I dealt with was extremely pleasant and offered to send out replacement. I received the replacement soon after and everything is great! Niagara Cycle is a standout company and I would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase items for their bicycle.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Sean
    2.0 out of 5 stars Reviewers failed me on this one!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Reviewers say it's good for off pavement and they do well off road...the tag on the tire says for road use and I wouldn't trust these on anything other than that. First these are not 1 3/8...they looked to be less than my old 1 1/4 tires! I will show a comparison pick( the knobby tire is the Kenda). They are defiantly made with low standards as the gum walls (tan side wall) are not uniform and create an uneven wobble. The rubber is lower quality than the 30 year old tires these replaced. I mounted 4 of these on my 10 speed road bikes and hope they last a few years... These are inexpensive and easy to replace so I don't mind but just want to give you a heads up :). I bought the Sunlite thorn resistant tubes made by Kenda and they are awesome...the rubber tube is thicker than these tires! As for these tires, they must be made for bikes you see sold for cheap in the big box stores and I'm sure Kenda sells better quality than these.
    UPDATE: gave them a good ride and here's the facts... Still only 2 stars. They did better than I thought on packed gravel and grass but... They are very poorly made. The uneven gum wall isn't only cosmetic! They are so bad they feel like you're riding on bumpy surfaces when on smooth pavement. I will have to remove atleast one tire to return.
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    Sean
    2.0 out of 5 stars
    Reviewers failed me on this one!

    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015
    Reviewers say it's good for off pavement and they do well off road...the tag on the tire says for road use and I wouldn't trust these on anything other than that. First these are not 1 3/8...they looked to be less than my old 1 1/4 tires! I will show a comparison pick( the knobby tire is the Kenda). They are defiantly made with low standards as the gum walls (tan side wall) are not uniform and create an uneven wobble. The rubber is lower quality than the 30 year old tires these replaced. I mounted 4 of these on my 10 speed road bikes and hope they last a few years... These are inexpensive and easy to replace so I don't mind but just want to give you a heads up :). I bought the Sunlite thorn resistant tubes made by Kenda and they are awesome...the rubber tube is thicker than these tires! As for these tires, they must be made for bikes you see sold for cheap in the big box stores and I'm sure Kenda sells better quality than these.
    UPDATE: gave them a good ride and here's the facts... Still only 2 stars. They did better than I thought on packed gravel and grass but... They are very poorly made. The uneven gum wall isn't only cosmetic! They are so bad they feel like you're riding on bumpy surfaces when on smooth pavement. I will have to remove atleast one tire to return.
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  • Garrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars However the tires themselves are proving to be quite good as winters on my single speeded 70s roadbike
    Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2017
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    These were expensive to ship to edmonton. 70 dollars duty. However the tires themselves are proving to be quite good as winters on my single speeded 70s roadbike. Seem like they kind of grab onto the ice, even without adding studs as i had originally intended.
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  • Florent
    2.0 out of 5 stars Piètre qualité, pneus jetables.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2018
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    En achetant ces pneus pour mettre sur mon vélo d'hiver, j’espérais au moins terminer la saison. Malheureusement ceux-ci sont de qualités très médiocres. Les deux pneus montrent déjà des signes inquiétants d'usures : ils sont craqués l'un et l'autre sur les côtés.
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  • Izzy M
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality, size not as stated - not recommended
    Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Just mounted these up and noticed they are very unbalanced, more on one than the other. It is very visible while spinning the wheel (wish I could post a video), although I've yet to feel it while riding. Only time will tell if this will affect the ride quality (and tire wear).
    They're also way undersized, measuring only 28mm (see pic) instead of the stated 35mm. This might change as the tires stretch, but I'm not holding my breath.
    Overall I'm very disappointed with this purchase and would not recommend these tires even for just the poor build quality.
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    Izzy M
    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Poor quality, size not as stated - not recommended

    Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2017
    Just mounted these up and noticed they are very unbalanced, more on one than the other. It is very visible while spinning the wheel (wish I could post a video), although I've yet to feel it while riding. Only time will tell if this will affect the ride quality (and tire wear).
    They're also way undersized, measuring only 28mm (see pic) instead of the stated 35mm. This might change as the tires stretch, but I'm not holding my breath.
    Overall I'm very disappointed with this purchase and would not recommend these tires even for just the poor build quality.
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  • Tim Gray
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2016
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    One tire is ok the other has a bit of a warp which can be felt when riding.
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