LITReflex Ultra-Reflective Tire(Return to Product Page)

These tires have a similar tread pattern to my old Panaracer Pasela tires (38). I do miss the tan and supple side walls but these LIT tires are really impressive. I think they have better grip corning for my wet PDX commute and I can run them 45-50 psi for a comfortable ride. I switch to these tires for the ultra-reflective side wall (obviously) but these tires are not a gimmick. They seem to be a high quality tire. I did get a flat soon after riding with these tires but I ran over a thick staple so I am not blaming the tires. I used to run Gatorskins and had flats due to thick staples. Bonus is getting a lot of complements on the look of the side wall...strong utility of a wide reflective side wall but with checkered pattern that adds a bit of unique style to the bike. Also, the 33 wide tire is my sweet spot where I find I get the most comfort with great speed versatility over a wide range of terrain. Overall, I am happy with the purchase.

This is a great commuting tire, rolls smoothly, is durable and super visible. It's a bit heavy but it's not a race tire. THe 32 width is a good sweet spot in my opinion for comfort and speed as well

I've had them a few months now and I'm very satisfied. Running them tubeless and no issues so far.

These tires are perfect if you want a wide puncture-proof tire with a folding bead and high profile reflective strip. At 700x33 they're not going to fit your standard road bike, but if you have a touring bike, cross bike, or some other form of bike with 700c wheels and a lot of clearance, they should fit.

I've ridden this variant of the LIT Reflex for about 14 months now. Only suffered one flat when a construction staple went all the way through the puncture belt. Other than that, these tires are rock solid. They're a bit heavy, but they roll super well and deliver worry-free puncture protection. Also, the manufacturer probably won't recommend this setup, but you could set these up tubeless on the right rim. Consult a bike shop if you're thinking about this. It will make the tires roll even faster as you'll be removing a lot of weight.

Sometimes I have to work very early and I was looking for a reflective tire for my roadbike.

I bought a 700x28 Michelin reflective tire which fits my front just fine but would not fit rear because of tight brake

Clearance. The lit fits perfectly and is really really reflective. I hope my front tire wears out soon so I can replace it with a lit.

I've had these tires on my commuter bike since last fall. I generally only ride this bike in the winter and when the weather is bad. I've put about 2000 miles on the tires and they've held up well. The reflective side walls get a bit grubby looking after a while but this doesn't seem to diminish their reflective properties very much. I had one flat during these miles, which is better than most of the tires I've tried.

The tires are pretty lightweight and supple - closer to the performance end of the spectrum. After 2000 miles, the rear is close to the end of its useful life. The front could last a good bit longer.

Based on what I've seen and experienced, I'd recommend these to anyone that is looking for a pretty good performance oriented tire for everyday riding. It's not going to beat a continental GP4000s in performance, or a Schwalbe Marathon Plus in durability, but it's a great tire for someone looking for a good all-around performer.

I'm a diehard Gatorskin fan when it comes to my daily commuting bike. But my wife saw these when we were in the shop a couple months ago and thought the reflective sidewall was a good idea. I ride about 17 miles each way to the office and sometimes don't make it home before it gets dark. I was pretty skeptical about buying an unknown brand, but didn't want to argue with my sweetheart, so..

Well, I have to say I'm impressed. I've now got about 1500 miles on them and have had one flat after running over some serious glass (similar experience with Gatorskins). The traction and handling is great. They feel supple and responsive. Frankly, I don't care that much about the reflective stripe (although it does look pretty cool). What matters to me most is performance and durability and these tires do very well - at least as well as the Gatorskins in my experience. Even after 1500 miles, they appear to have plenty of wear left.

I've since recommended them to my buddies and when these wear out I'm buying another pair.

The tire actually measures closer to a 25 than a 28 which works will on most road bikes since 28 is a bit large for standard brake calipers. The ride is fairly supple which you'd expect from a 127 tpi tire. The rubber compound seems just about right, providing decent traction even in the wet, while still holding up to winter riding conditions. So far, I can't find anything to complain about. Even the reflective sidewall looks pretty slick with the LIT logos. Riding after dark, the tire really lights up giving me a lot more confidence that I'll be seen. My lights do a good job front and back, but from the side the reflective sidewalls really make a difference. I'm impressed.

Holds up to street grime well.

If you're not going to let the winter stop you from commuting to work, these might be the tires from you. Having the extra reflectivity gives you the vote of confidence you need to stay in the saddle during the early morning rides and the evening commute that doesn't end until the sun has gone down again. I've found these to be a great balance of low-price, durability, and low weight.

I mounted these on my ti road bike for fitness riding early in the morning, before the sun rises. The reflective sidewalls REALLY catch light and are very noticeable. The tires give a comfortable ride, and the slghtly wider width, as compared to my normal 23c tires, adds to the comfort and does not prevent me from being ok on hard group rides at greater pace. All in all, a good tire.

I like it so much that I bought another pair. I rode 3x a week at night and these tires helps other motorists to see me. Good rubber, good reflective tire.

After putting some miles on the tire, I think it's a decent tire. Not very heavy, rolls good, and is a breeze to install. The only exception was the big sidewall looked like a white wall tire on my dark bike. I guess the price you pay for safety.

Pick these up for the reflectivity. I didn't believe the package when I read no tools needed but it's for REAL. Easy to put on and easy to pull off, no levers needed. This is a big plus in my book as some tires are a PITA to change.

Downfall is that traction isn't the tires strongsuit. Slippery when raining and wet, way better now that it's summer.

After riding these tires for the past couple months or so I have been left wanting more. I installed these tires on my commuter replacing my Vittoria Randoneurs. The second day on them riding home from work my rear tire went flat.. ok, a staple, that would happen to any tire. I replace the tube and continue along my merry way. With out going into too much detail I got four more flats in the next week, all caused by different offending objects (small wire from steel belt radial, glass, more glass... and another staple.. seriously Portland knock it off with stapling things to telephone poles, I can't afford that many tubes), and a new tube was used each time.

As far as the ride quality, I felt that these tires were hard (actual consistency of tread rubber) and didn't hold the road near as well as I would have liked (I nearly went down in a corner because the tire lost traction).

I do like the reflective stripe however, It is bright, visible from pretty much any angle and BRIGHT ( yes I know I said that twice, but it is really bright.)

Was looking at several tires that had a reflective sidewall since I do quite a bit of night riding and wanted to be better seen by motorists. My experience is now with two seasons using this tire. I purchased the 33mm size. It is slightly larger than advertised. My Specialized gravel bike takes tires up to 35mm and I had to adjust my front derailleur slightly from rubbing the tire when I needed to use the big ring. After the adjustment no problem. Weight for the tire is 435 grams on my digital scale. Checking out the reflective nature of the sidewalls, I walked 50 yards away and used my Niterider light to illuminate the tires. They are a very bright white color that will gain your attention. Ever since I have been riding with these tires, I haven't had an incident with a motorist cutting me off. In fact, they seem to be giving me a wider space because they are not used to seeing these brightly lit tires.

Overall comfort is excellent. They smooth out the road extremely well. Even at their maximum pressure. Handles well on pavement or light gravel roads. Rolling resistance seems low for a commuter tire. Not so much for a road tire. But again, this tire is not designed for racing. Tire is very quiet while rolling and corners well. Durability of the tire is excellent. Even after two seasons and several hundreds of miles of use, the tread still looks new. Flat protection is excellent so far. Haven't had a flat yet, knock on wood! Definitely an excellent commuter tire and when it does wear out, will purchase them again.

I use these as commuting tires on my gravel bike, riding them for probably 200 miles so far. The sidewall design is eye-catching, though I can't vouch for how it shows up at night as I've not stood back to watch someone else ride my bike. It seems like it should work! That's a nice safety feature for city riding.

The tires themselves are decent. They don't have the turning performance of my tubeless gravel tires but part of that may be I've mounted them on 19.5 mm rims. I corner carefully. Wear is average so far. They are a heavier tire, which is consistent with a durable, commuting tire design. I bought these on sale and they are a good value. Gatorskins probably wear and corner a little better.

Riding in SW FL is sketchy no matter what you use. Motorist of every ilk are inconsiderate and inattentive down here, if not downright belligerent. But for that added measure of be seen safety, I picked up these tires. I've been riding the LIT 28mm on my BMC for...roughly 400 miles. Comfortable and no negative issues other than a mushy wobbly feeling on hard turns (could be underinflation on my part) . I believe I will try to squeeze the 32 mm tires in next purchase for non pavement paths. My 6' 190 lb. body yearns for more comfort the older I get. So far, very pleased with this purchase.

Great deal esp. on sale. I got a pair for winter commuting on my 2013 Salsa Vaya. Got it mostly to be more visible during night rides. It's a bit fat, actually measures 35mm on my bike.

The one thing that really stood out from other commuter touring tires I've ridden over the years is that these feel super sluggish. And the bike feels a bit dead but on a positive note, they also deaden the road vibration.

I got them to be safe and the price was unbeatable on sale. I'll put up w the sluggishness and replace them w my summer tires when the winter is over.

These tires are on 3 different bikes I own. Great traction with a low roll reisistance.

The reflective sidewalls are amazing and will instantly dress your bike up. If there's any downside it would be that they only come in one size. I've yet to have any issues at all and I'm extremely satisfied with the tires.