Looking for 27X3 tires

[Ricks]

I headed down the moped tire path for awhile.  Think they measure like motorcycle tires but with a bit less brawn.

Tom, did you ever find a moped tire that fit?

[kartjockey]

Didn't continue going down that avenue but thought I may have ended up with something.

[Mike Sal]

I wonder if these "fat tires" that the trick riders are using would work in a pinch?  I've not seen one in real life to see how sturdy they are made, but I've seen some youtubes of guys dropping 20 feet onto the wheels without blowing.
Mike Sal

[kartjockey]

Thanks to the mountain bikers and BMXers the technology in these tires has risen.  It seems most places will stock 'folding' tires'. To me it is a bit of a fad as I am old school and prefer a wire bead.  Plus the foldables ship a whole lot easier. I read a ton about these while choosing a tire. MTB riders worry about getting their sidewalls cut on rocks and such and i guess that is where all the kevlar comes in. i think the wire bead just provides uniformity for a good solid grasp at the rim. They are hard to find in many makes though.