Same PI went for the red because it feels like the ship with the most unique job and that ' s most open to rp . <| sep |> Tubes are tubes for the most part . Get some new ones , patch the old ones to keep as spares . There ' s no best when it comes to tires . All tires are a compromise so one person ' s best may be another ' s disappointment . Gatorskins trade ride quality and traction for puncture resistance . Schwalbe commuter models tend to trade more weight for better puncture resistance while keeping ride and traction up . The Michelins are more balanced with a bit less protection to improve the other attributes . Panaracer Pasela tour guards are another good balanced choice . You need to figure out what attributes are most important to you and look for tires that prioritize the same things .