Hi 99 bike team, I did not purchase the Freedom Scorcher Hybrid Wire Bead Tyre. The item that I recently purchased is Freedom Groove MTB Tyre 26 x 1.50 Black. While it is only early days the tyre is reliable and fast. I hope the tyre will not succumb to hard impacts and rough terrain given it is a MTB tyre. The price point is reasonable considering the tread depth, possibly an indication at its quality and lifespan. However it has proven to be faster than tyres with more tread, 4 stars. Thank you for the product 99 bikes Blackburn, a local bicycle store that stocks a wide variety of bikes and parts/accessories is a must for bicycle enthusiasts, something that larger non-specific stores don't exactly offer.