What’s your prefered (new) S7 tire?

[Dizzle Problems]

I currently have original Schwinn Westwimds ony ‘64 middle weight, but because of some cracking, I decided I’d get some new rubber for it.
I ordered a set of what seems to be the most common offering-

And was pretty disappointed when they arrived. They are very thin and seemed too narrow. I mounted one on another s7 and compared to the original. They were indeed a bit narrower. Bout a 1/4 inch or so.
There seems to be two other tread patterns currently on the market-

(All three in black or white wall)
I noticed that In some cases, they were listed as s7 ‘street’ or s7 ‘cruiser’. The ‘street’ seemed to be listed as 26 x 1 3/4, where as the ‘cruiser’ listed as 26 x 2 x 1 3/4.
I ordered a pair of the last pictured as they were labeled cruiser and 2 x 1 3/4. I am hoping the inflate a lil ‘fatter’ then the first pair.

What are your experiences and preferences for S7 wheels? (Currently on the market, I prefer OG too)

 

[rollfaster]

Kenda Whitewall 26x2x1 3/4’was what I used on most of my Middleweight Schwinns.

 

[unregistered]

@rollfaster I’ve used the Kenda “wider” S7 whitewalls in the past and liked them a lot. Are they available still, though? Thought they’d been discontinued...

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Kenda Whitewall 26x2x1 3/4’was what I used on most of my Middleweight Schwinns.View attachment 941903
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Nice. Those looks ‘fatter’ then the first ones I pictured. Are those one of the three I pictured? (All three I posted are kenda made)

 

[rollfaster]

@rollfaster I’ve used the Kenda “wider” S7 whitewalls in the past and liked them a lot. Are they available still, though? Thought they’d been discontinued...

Not sure, I haven’t collected Middleweights for about 7 years now.

 

[GTs58]

The CS tire looks and is probably the largest (looking) S-7 tire you can get today. Aggressive truck tread at the sidewalls fills in at the fenders more with a flatter profile. Kenda 26 x 1 3/4 look like crap! and the 26 x 2 x 1 3/4 is the only Kenda I'll use. I like the repop Westwinds but those are very pricey.
All three are still available. Here's the CS tire, imitation of the Goodyear tread.

Kenda 26 x 2 x 1 3/4

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

Recently got some "Duro" white walls for my Spaceliner. Ended up getting a Strato Flyer, and put them on those wheels. I'm not sold on how thin the White wall is compared to the original tires . ( Pic 1 ) If the Kenda tires have a wider white wall , I would use those over these (Duro)tires. I Like the brick pattern . I also like the pattern in pic 3 (on the original post ) . Had them on my Colson, and on a Spartan currently. I just wish the originals would survive "Better". I still need to replace the Spaceliner tires, as the recently purchased pair are now part of the new bike. The originals had weak spots and were repaired before I got the bike. P.S. I dig the trad pattern on those original Allstate Safety Tires. ( Pic 4 ) Pic 3 are the Duro tire tread. They were advertised as 26" X 1.75"

 

[GTs58]

Recently got some "Duro" white walls for my Spaceliner. Ended up getting a Strato Flyer, and put them on those wheels. I'm not sold on how thin the White wall is compared to the original tires . ( Pic 1 ) If the Kenda tires have a wider white wall , I would use those over these (Duro)tires. I Like the brick pattern . I also like the pattern in pic 3 (on the original post ) . Had them on my Colson, and on a Spartan currently. I just wish the originals would survive "Better". I still need to replace the Spaceliner tires, as the recently purchased pair are now part of the new bike. The originals had weak spots and were repaired before I got the bike. P.S. I dig the trad pattern on those original Allstate Safety Tires. ( Pic 4 ) Pic 3 are the Duro tire tread. They were advertised as 26" X 1.75"

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The Schwinn S-7 rim is not the same size as other middleweight rims and your choice of today's tires is very limited, only four choices available today.

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

The Schwinn S-7 rim is not the same size as other middleweight rims and your choice of today's tires is very limited, only four choices available today.

Depressing isn't it ? My girlfriends bike needs tires as well . She does have the S-7 rims at 26" X 1.75" hers may not last long.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

The CS tire looks and is probably the largest (looking) S-7 tire you can get today. Aggressive truck tread at the sidewalls fills in at the fenders more with a flatter profile. Kenda 26 x 1 3/4 look like crap! and the 26 x 2 x 1 3/4 is the only Kenda I'll use. I like the repop Westwinds but those are very pricey.
All three are still available. Here's the CS tire, imitation of the Goodyear tread.

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Kenda 26 x 2 x 1 3/4
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Thank you. This is the answer I was hoping for. I was between these two. I chose the CS, but I do like the tread of the 2 x 1 3/4 on that corvette. At almost twice the weight, it looks as if the CS may be a thicker/ more tread tire.