ok i got yet another flat in that friggin hutchinson tire that's supposed to be puncture resistant. one flat per week? that is more than i want to take. especially when it's on a fixie.

so, anyone recommend a cheap tire that doesn't flat often? thanks.

Hutchinsons suck. Define "cheap"... most good quality flat resistant tires are around the $30 price point. Continental Gatorskins... Schwalbe Marathons... Michelin Carbons... Specialized Armadillos.. Do a quick search and you'll find more on each tire.

I use a vittoria randonneur (French for Tourer - i guess that means heavy duty) 700 * 25 with the kevlar strip in it. Heavyish but I've yet to puncture it (5 months). I run one on the rear only.

- Joel

Mr. Tuffy's

I don't know why these aren't more popular. I used them as a messenger, and I only got one flat tire in 10k+ miles of city riding that could be attributed to a puncture. A 2 inch nail, what are you gonna do? (I got a few pinch flats due to not properly inflating my tires.)

What's also nice about Mr. Tuffy's is that you can use them with high performance tires, so you don't have to sacrifice traction like you do with some of those "tough" tires.

You do have to replace them about once a year, because after that they start to harden and crack.

...All Conditions Armadillo's.Almost flat proof under most riding conditions.I've ridden them through gravel,glass,and almost everything else you can find with no flats.They are my favorite winter tires.They are quite heavy and very stiff but if all you are using them for is commuting or winter riding you can't go wrong.

...All Conditions Armadillo's.Almost flat proof under most riding conditions.I've ridden them through gravel,glass,and almost everything else you can find with no flats.They are my favorite winter tires.They are quite heavy and very stiff but if all you are using them for is commuting or winter riding you can't go wrong. Yeah, and they wear really well. I've got a pair that is still going strong after a year of commuting and winter training. IMO you can't beat these for price/mile.

The Volantes cost more and deliver a little better performance, but not much. The Paselas run small for their size, so a 28c may be just right for you.

I've also used Mr Tuffy which definitely works as advertised but does make the wheels fell heavy and slow.

I must be lucky, but I have over 2000 commuter miles, and no flat on my continental 1000. I combined them with those extra thick, thorn tubes. I had a nail go thru the top, out the sidewall and no flat. Out of all of the cheap tires I tried, (Nashbar, Performace, Irc,) the 1000's held up the best. I brought them before I read the reviews on this site. I was not expecting them to last this long. If you want less flats, try this. Call your public works or whoever is in charge of sweeping the streets in your area. Tell them the streets where you commute has not been swept for months. Call regularly. It works where I live. I called in the street lights that are out as well.
The Volantes cost more and deliver a little better performance, but not much. The Paselas run small for their size, so a 28c may be just right for you.

I've also used Mr Tuffy which definitely works as advertised but does make the wheels fell heavy and slow.

Pick two of the three only.

Cheap
puncture-resistant
700x23-25