(3 pack) Blackburn Comfort Bike Tire, 26" x 1.75"

Remove the tire from its folded position in the shipping box and open it up to its user position and place it in the sun for 15 minutes. Put just enough air into the tube to almost inflate it. place one side of the tire on the rim using just your hands. Place the tube in position and then work the tire onto the rim using only your hands, ensuring that the tube is not pinched. The trick is to inflate the tube very lightly and squeeze the tire into the center of the rim with both hands all the way around both sides at once. You need no tools with this method and there is no chance of damaging the tube.

I switched to this tire because my wife and I now only ride on paved trails. The difference in the smoothness of the ride is notable as is the ease of pedaling. I'd definitely recommend this tire over the knobby treads if one is sticking to paved bike trails. Quality is superb.