Description Basic yet reliable. The Kenda Kwest is perfect for wet weather commuting thanks to a grooved tread pattern that sheds water. And a fast rolling rubber compound that will get you there quickly.
This version of the Kwest is available in 20 x 1.5 Inch (40-406 ISO). Designed for Front or Rear use. Wire Bead, Black. High pressure model: 100 max PSI.
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Easy and Smooth Rolling.
by Twirlymaker
Cycling Enthusiast
Orange County, CA
8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
I have found that the Kenda K193 Kwest 20 inch Tire (406) to be the smoothest and easy rolling tire, of all the different tires, that I have used on my Tri-Cruiser in 26,000 miles. I use mostly on hard surface Rail to Trails and local streets. I will be getting 3,000 miles or more on the tires. I have experienced 3 flats, one where the side wall was scored by a sharp grate end that was exposed on a bridge crossing. One where a thorn cut several cords and the tire failed. One puncture that posed no future problems. It is the best tire buy I have found for my Tri-Cruiser.
Reviewed 1/24/2014
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Decent tire for the money!
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Portland
Used to replace the tire on a Burley Piccolo. Works well - no complaints!
Reviewed 9/21/2017
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Good value for the price
by Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
California
Great tire for the budget minded shopper that wants a reasonably fast tire (When run at the upper end of the pressure rating)
Size wise the 20(406)x1.5 mounts a little smaller than Schwalbe Marathon
They were easy to mount and i have been satisfied due to the low cost
Reviewed 9/6/2017
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Great tire at an affordable price.
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Sacramento, CA
I didn't know they made a 20 road tire. I run these on my cargo trailer and at 300 miles they still look new. They are very puncture resistant, I do have a very small hole somewhere as one tire goes flat over 4 to 5 days, but that's it for a couple of months now.
Reviewed 8/25/2017
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3814 Badger Forest Dr
by Mattathias Ben-Israel
Daily Commuter
Houston, Texas
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
The tires seem to be durable and comfortable to ride. I like the tread design for turning.
Reviewed 6/30/2017
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awesome
by jaymz
Daily Commuter
Dublin, ca
5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
I have a dahon and i commute 4 miles a day, i lov the 100 psi,makes the bike roll real easy,
Reviewed 9/10/2016
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Not a 20in tire!
by Barlow
Cycling Enthusiast
11 of 17 customers found this review helpful.
These are so bad. They have 20inch written on the packaging and the tire and even the kenda tubes, but they are definitely NOT 20 inches diameter. More like 18. Don't waste your time or money.
Reviewed 12/5/2015
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GOOD
by gks
Cycling Enthusiast
OC,CA
2 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Reviewed 8/10/2015
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Meh...
by Flying Fortress
Cycling Enthusiast
Santa Fe, NM
12 of 12 customers found this review helpful.
This one came as stock on the front wheel of my new Sun recumbent. After less than a year, it developed an ominous bulge, which told me blow out was imminent. The 26 version on the rear did not do this. But neither are what I'd call particularly flat resistant or durable, both succumbed to the dreaded goat head several times.
I suggest you FIND the extra money for one of the Schwalbe Marathon variants...you'll save money AND trouble over the long run.
Reviewed 7/23/2015
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Hot Wheels
by Laid back Triker
Cycling Enthusiast
Southern California
11 of 12 customers found this review helpful.
I have a 3 wheel recumbent road tricycle. This is my second purchase of the tires, the first set lasted over 3500 miles, prior to these tires I tried several different brands , I was lucky if they lasted more than 500 miles. They were priced 80 to 100% higher than these Kenda's. I ride 5 days a week in my Southern California community. For a recreational biker these tires pound for pound and dollar for dollar the most reliable performance of any tire I have ever used
Reviewed 11/14/2014
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Good tires - but have a strong tire lever
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Tires are high quality and ride well a very good value - but very difficult to install - make sure you have good tire tools.
Reviewed 9/18/2014
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absolute junk. cant hold pressure. don't last one season.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
forest hill md
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
every one of the kenda quest 20 and 16 I used on my long wheel base recumbent has blown out.
these are 100psi rated and I only apply 90 psi.
the side walls can't take the pressure.
I wouldn't put them on a kids bike!
Reviewed 9/25/2019
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Kenda K193 Kwest for use on trike
by Anonymous
Brownsburg, Indiana
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
These tires seem to be holding up well on my Elola Cattrike. The sidewalls seemed a little thin but have held up well. I would purchase them again since they are reasonably priced.
Reviewed 7/29/2019
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Workhorse tire
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Upstate NY
8 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
I have been using this tire for commuting and touring on a single bike for years, averaging about 3000 miles per tire. I'm a somewhat heavy guy riding a cycle path that is prone to sharp bumps, so they have served well. They are stiff and therefore have a harsher ride and are probably less efficient.
Be aware that the other reviewer's bike is a tandem. Like the other reviewer, we tried to use them on a recumbent tandem, but they only lasted about 1500 miles before the cord started to distort. IMHO, this is not a suitable tire for the double load of a touring tandem. But it's hard to tell, since they don't publish weight limits.
Reviewed 1/25/2014
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Tire handled well on front of Rans Screamer tandem recumbent but had sudden blowout at about 500 miles
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Kenda Kwest 20x1.5 came with the Rans Screamer (bought used about 5 years ago from original owner who I know). Like the rigidity of the 100 psi tire on the tandem. First tire blew sidewall this spring (2013) at about 500 miles. Direct replacement blew at center of tread last week (about 6 months in service and 500 miles). Unfortunately haven't found anything better in the 40x406 size so will try yet another Kwest.
Reviewed 11/11/2013
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Tough Little Tire!
by patrick
Cycling Enthusiast
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I use these tires on a folding bike. I generally ride on paved surfaces with maybe 20% of my time spent on gravel or dirt. I don't ride hard since my bike is not built for that kind of riding. That said, I find these tires to be an exceptional value. They can handle a whole lot more than I throw at them. I highly recommend this tire.
Reviewed 4/4/2019
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Excellent 20in fast road tire
by David
Royal Palm Beach, FL
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
My favorite tires for my Dahon Mariner. Very little friction and extremely hard wearing, I have never had a flat with these tires, despite speeding through glass shards.
Reviewed 2/12/2019
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A better rolling recumbent
by sahsrus
Cycling Enthusiast
Vineland, NJ
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
This tire is mounted on the front of my 2004 Burley Canto. I replaced both tires and both tubes at the same time (a similar tire & tube on the 26 rear, only because all were over 7 years old). I noticed that the sidewalls appeared more robust than the old ones. To my surprise and delight, performance improvement was immediately noticeable, for far less effort greater acceleration and speed. I love my bike anew!
Reviewed 7/31/2018
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not durable, develops bulges due to inside cord separation.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
maryland
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
I own 2 long wheel base recumbents, 1 with two 20inch wheels and one with a 20inch and 16inch.i
In 2 years I had to replace 2 20inch tires and a 16inch due to bulges from internal cord separation.
I due not recommend inflating anywhere near the max rated pressure.
Reviewed 7/24/2018
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Roll Well Not Durable
by Bikeman
Cycling Enthusiast
Roselle PArk NJ
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very tight even on 406 rims so no fun doing a roadside repair- weak sidewalls had blowout at bead at 90 psi . thankfully i was stopped or id have been hurt if i were going downhill fast
Reviewed 9/26/2020
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