In the past I bought airless bicycle tires from Hugh Waters at
www.airfreetires.com and received good service. Although the website in still on the net, since May 2004 I have been unable to contact Mr Waters.
I now buy airless bicycle tires from KIK Tire 760-967-2777
Be aware that the tires are made to order. You must expect to wait three weeks or so for delivery.
These airless tires made of polyurethane/nylon microfoam. They have no air tube;and cannot blow out or go flat. I weigh 250lb. They give excellent ride similar IMO to Michelin WildGripper at 90psi. (I think fixing flats is a PITA and would use pneumatics again only in extremis.)
Pls note the link for each tire is from
www.arifreetires.com site. I use the link only to give you detailed info about the tire.
26x1.9 Ocelot High Profile High Resilient +30% black. (actual OD 1.52")
tire requires a rim 24 mm to 27 mm inside diamteter and at least 8 mm deep.
http://www.airfreetires.com/Bicycle/Legacy/26x19HR.html
26x1.9 Undirectional High Resilient +30% black. (actual tire OD 1.90")
tire requires a rim 21mm to 24mm ID, and at least 13mm deep.
http://www.airfreetires.com/Bicycle/Legacy/26x19UniHR.html
I have used both Ocelot HE +30 and Unidirectional HR +30 on my Schwinn Impact which has 559-22 rims. They are excelletn/
I presently have Unidirectional HR +30 on my Trek 8000 on Shimano LX hub/Sun Mammoth rims.
We have five bikes equipped with airless tires. We like 'em.
PS ......... NOTA BENE ....... WARNING
I now buy ONLY High Resilient airless tires. Other tires NOT specifically marked HR or High resilient are a different foam. Under my 250 lb they are much too soft. Reminds me of trying to rdie through five inches of loose sand.
Teton standard foam tires ride OK for my 90 lb grandson, my 130 lb wife and others that size.
I bought two each Teton rated at 90 psi from Mr Waters. They were too soft.
I emailed Mr Waters, explained that I weighed 280 (at that time) and ordered two each Teton 160 psi. They were too soft.
To prove that I am a slow learner I then ordered two each Teton 200 psi from Mr Waters. They were too soft.
sigh so soon old. so late smart
Bill Knooihuisin at KIK Tire Inc knew exactly what I was talking about when I explained my weight, rolling resistance of tires etc. The Unidrectional HR +30 and Ocelot HR +30% are great.
I have Unidirectional HR +30 on my Schwinn Impact and Trek 8000, and have two each new unused Ocelot HR +30 and Unidirectional HR +30 in reserve.
We have high resilient airless tires from KIKTire Inc on five bikes. We like 'em.