CST tires

Seen a few of the folded type variant of CST brand tires in bike shops lately. I've seen (and used) the inner tubes since my first mtb experience a few years ago, though.

It's quite enlightening to know that they are some sort of a contract manufacturer. And Maxxis is actually their brand name. Psychologically, names can make a product well received, rather than reputation. At least for me, I didn't really give a damn good thought about the CST tires at first. However, they are quite cheap compared to the other brands (Kenda, Hutchinson, ehm Maxxis, Continental, etc.).

Now, with reputation and attractive price, it's a sure bet that CST tires would give a good run for the other popular brand's money.

CST XC treads:

http://www.csttires.com/Products/Product-Search-Results.aspx?divisionSearch=/Bicycle.aspx&searchType=0&productSearchType=2&productSearchTerrain=8&pageRef=54

Interestingly, all models start with a C.

Other referenced links:

http://www.bikepro.com/products/tires/cst.html

http://www.tire-information-world.com/maxxis-tires.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng_Shin_Rubber