X
1.800.651.4050 Mon-Sat 8am-5pm PT
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $50More info
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST
Search
WISH
0
CLICK HERE to join our Email List and get 15% off your first order*
*Restrictions Apply. Click for details.

Crumbs

Product Images

Kenda K193 Kwest 26 Inch Tire
Kenda K193 Kwest 26 Inch Tire
Click to zoom
Kenda K193 Kwest 26 Inch Tire 4
Kenda K193 Kwest 26 Inch Tire 5

Kenda K193 Kwest 26 Inch Tire

Pricing and Order Section

Mfg PartNum:
rating(130 customer reviews)
Earn $0.60 in Rewards credit. Click to Learn More.
60
POINTS
$19.95
MSRP: $19.95
SAVE
In Stock
This model is not eligible for Rewards points
Price matches are is not eligible for Rewards points
pricematch tag
InstantPrice MatchWhat is this?
Free Shipping on Orders Over $50*
 

Description

Take it to the streets.

The Kenda Kwest features a smooth, rounded tread with water dispersal grooves for fast all-weather street riding. High pressure construction minimizes rolling resistance.

Front or rear use. Wire bead. Black. 26" x 1.5" (40-559 ISO). 630 grams. Standard version has a 65 PSI maximum. High Pressure version has a 100 PSI maximum.

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.

Specifications

 

Weight: 585 grams

 

Threads Per Inch: 60 

 

Tire Type: Clincher-WireBead 

26 x 1.5 Inch - Standard Pressure

Wheel Size: 26" (ISO 559) 

Tire Width: 40mm (1.6in) 

Mfg PartNum: 041N4NK6 

RimSize: 559 mm

ISO (ETRTO) Size: 40-559 

Max Pressure: 65 psi

26 x 1.5 Inch - High Pressure

Mfg PartNum: 041N9563 

Wheel Size: 26" (ISO 559) 

Tire Width: 40mm (1.6in) 

Reviews

Ordered by Most Relevant First
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 stars
(92)
(33)
(2)
(0)
(3)
(71%)
(25%)
(2%)
(0%)
(2%)
I put these on my old MTB &40559 wheel&41 conversion to road bike. They fit very well and look so sharp. Good price.
rating
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Converted my MTB to road bike. They made a big difference and the ride is more comfortable and less stressful. At this point I have nothing negative to say about these tires.

Reviewed 10/5/2016
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
A modest priced well made tire
rating
by Veglandia
Cycling Enthusiast
Tehachapi, CA
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

A modest priced well made tire

Bought these for a tandem to convert it to more road riding than off road - tire is well made and rides well.

Reviewed 12/15/2014
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
K193 - Nice urban tire
rating
Cycling Enthusiast
Manassas, VA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Converted a Specialized Hard Rock SE mountain bike to an urban travel bike. These Kenda tires inflate to 100 psi and provide a smooth ride with good cushioning ride around the streets of our little town. Lots of bumps and seems in the pavement, but the ride is great on this bike and these tires.

Reviewed 8/29/2020
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
I have used kenda bike tires for 7 years on my bike.
rating
by John
Cycling Enthusiast
Beverly Hills Fl.
6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.

I have had a set of kenda tires on my bike for 7 years and finally wore the back tire down to the tube which resulted in a flat. My bike has a total of 19,000 miles on it and I would estimate 12,000 miles was with kenda tires. that is why I replaced them with the the kenda k193 26 inch tire.

Reviewed 12/9/2013
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Kenda is excellent
rating
by David
Cycling Enthusiast
Elk Grove

These were for our tandem, mounted easily, solid performer, great feel

Reviewed 12/31/2019
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
The tires are awesome!
rating
by chandler_cm
Cycling Enthusiast
Aurora, IL

he tires are well made, rolling, and turning is very smooth with a great available to shed water off the tires.

Reviewed 7/2/2018
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Fast commuter tire
rating
by Scenic Cruser
Cycling Enthusiast
Columbus, OH
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Nice smooth fast ride for a good price. Easy to put on and good fit for modified mountain bike.

Reviewed 10/18/2013
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Nice fast rolling high pressure tires at a great price. Bought the 26 and 20 for my Giro recumbent.
rating
by louisd
Cycling Enthusiast
Klamath Falls, OR
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

These are very affordable long wearing tires. Be sure to check whether they are the high pressure or low pressure rated tires because Kenda makes both in this size. I like the higher pressure tires.

Reviewed 8/5/2013
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
My high pressure set, fell apart. Sidewalls not strong. Outer rubber is glued on, and seperated.
rating
by Anonymous
chicago suburbs
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

I bought a set, to try high pressure on a 26 inch bike, with 1.5 width tires. On one, I did not notice, the bike was rubbing on the sidewall slightly. In a short time, easily weakened the sidewall, and a the inner tube bubbled. On the other one, after a flat, I looked to see, the construction of the tire. In two places on the tire, the outer hard rubber, completely seperated from the innner softer rubber, revealing the small layer for puncture resist. Reminds me of retreaded truck tires, which you see on the side of the road. Neither tire had very much wear. Never had a tire, that fell apart, this easily. Until they fell apart, I liked the tires. Lighter weight, may not be worth it, if the sidewalls are so feeble, and the outer harder layer of rubber, is only glued on. I have not had a car for near two decades now. I cannot trade of, lighter tires, for utility. Up to the time I bought this set, I always bought lower cost tires, and never had such construction problems. These did not lost long for me. I cannot believe, that the outer rubber disconnected in two seperate locations of the tire, with so little use. I can stick my finger between the two layers, and see, the puncture layer. Perhaps I purchased two lemons. But why should I pay more for less. If yours works better, good for you. But for me, I depend on bicycles for my transportation year round. I cannot afford, to have tires, that fall apart so easily. I blame myself, for the sidewall rubbed by the brake. But the outer layer of rubber, should not be so easily seperated. bikes are my primary means of transportation. Based on my experience, not a good choice for me.

Reviewed 3/10/2022
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Good Efficient Tire for Converting a Mountain Bike to a Flat-Bar Roadie
rating
by Kratebiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Eureka, CA
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I converted my late fathers mountain bike to a flat-bar road, and decided it was time to get rid of the slow mountain tires. I bought the higher pressure ones, and run them at 90 psi. They are very fast and smooth. My only complaint is that they are not great on wet ground. I took a bad fall riding relatively slow on a metal bridge just after a rain. In dry weather they are fine. They appear to be super durable. I have 1000 miles on mine with no flats. I do run them with Tuffies for added protection. I expect they will last 2000-3000 miles with proper care.

Reviewed 8/18/2020
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Good value, and meets the need.
rating
by Joe Hamilton
Vancouver, Wa

Good tires for road, urban exploration and gravel rides if you�re on a 26� MTB.

A bit hard to mount, but a little soapy water and a good floor pump made quick work of it.

Reviewed 10/6/2023
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
These Kenda's rock!
rating
by Frado
Cycling Enthusiast
Michigan
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I purchased these Kenda's to install on my HardRock Specialized and they are awesome! I use my HardRock to train on my bike trainer and these tires are smooth as a baby's butt and roll on my trainer effortlessly! If you're looking for a smooth rolling tire, than these Kenda's will not disappoint!

Reviewed 11/8/2018
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Heavy duty tire for a hybrid bike
rating
by Geronimo Biker
Daily Commuter
Radnor, PA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

The tire has a good amount of mass to it and seems to be a pretty durable tire. I have had problems with tires losing air in the past. Since installing the Kenda K193 Kwest along with some Velox rim tape over a month ago I haven't had to pump up the tire yet. Was a bit disappointed that it is limited to about 60 psi inflation pressure though.

Reviewed 4/7/2022
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
great mountain slick tire for the street
rating
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
south Texas

Like the product and it's quite suitable for street use

Reviewed 4/12/2023
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
As promised, fast and smooth
rating
by Pat in Ventura
Casual Cyclist
Ventutra, CA
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

I ride around the neighborhood, occasionally off the road on dirt or gravel tracks. This tire is so much better that the previous road tires I had put on my mountain bike. Feels like a new bike.

Reviewed 1/4/2017
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Truly my favorite commuter tire
rating
by Brigelsbie
Daily Commuter
Albuquerque
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I ride a 26in for work/commuting. For city riding, this is so nice! Much quicker to get around and smooth. I would recommend tire liners for protection though.

Reviewed 2/6/2023
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Excellent tire for your commuter bike!
rating
by 92''Sworks
Cycling Enthusiast
SoCal

Great 1.5" high PSI tire for your commuter/grocery getter.

Reviewed 12/30/2022
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Tire is defective by design!
rating
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
New York, NY
11 of 13 customers found this review helpful.

I've read in various places (and been warned directly) that both versions of this tire are prone to blowouts. Today I had a 100psi tire (inflated to 90psi, 180 lb rider) blowout. Luckily I was traveling in a straight line and was able to come to a controlled stop. About 1 of sidewall was completely shredded. I can see clear through the tire. Upon further inspection, failure of about 13 of the sidewall circumference was imminent. This tire is not road-worthy and should be removed from the market. Stay far away!

Reviewed 10/3/2015
WesternBikeworks.com Comments
Hi, Thanks for providing your feedback on the tire, and sorry to hear about your scary experience! While we have had mostly good feeback on these tires, everyone's individual needs and experience can vary. We would be happy to get you set up with replacement tires, so please contact us at your conveneince and we will figure out a tire that is more suited to your purposes. Best, Derek
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Meh...
rating
by Flying Fortress
Santa Fe, NM
8 of 14 customers found this review helpful.

Out here in the great South West, we have something called 'goatheads'. They eat ordinary tires for lunch. These are ordinary tires. These came as stock on my recumbent, and after about the 4th flat, I ditched 'em for some Schwalbe Marathon Plusses. Yah, these will let you go faster than those...until you flat. I will write back about how well the Schwalbes do when I get some miles on 'em.

Reviewed 7/24/2015
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Lower your friction!
rating
by kaner
Cycling Enthusiast
Waterford, CT
14 of 15 customers found this review helpful.

After having twins, I recently converted my specialized stumpjumper to a hybrid. These tires made the biggest difference in the conversion. I got the high pressure ones and usually run them around 80 psi because that is all I can get out of my local gas station pump. The decrease in rolling resistance is dramatic. I ride on roads and light trails. The tires are great on all media. The only problem I had with them was traction on a very steep grassy hill. I now use my bike to commute to work as well.

Reviewed 6/27/2015
Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
See more reviews

Articles

Articles will open in new tab.

A short primer on emergency bicycle tire repair.
Make your upgrades count. Here's the equipment that will help you ride your bike faster.
Selecting the proper tires for vintage bicycles.
A how-to guide to removing and installing tires, plus some useful tire tips.
Find your tire size in this exhaustive chart.
Know your tire size. This article provides a summary of the common, and not so common, bicycle tire sizes.
Tire Tips   
Keep on rolling safely with these tire tips and recommendations.
Tubular, clincher, tubeless? Wire bead or Kevlar bead? Application? Find answers here.
The tube run-down: valves, weights, valve stems, sizing, and more.
additional content loading
additional content loading
additional content loading