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I had a pair of Hutchinson Success Kevlar 21c until recently. Way too skinny to be a sensible everyday tyre but had them on my fixed for over a year(not many skids) with no punctures, plenty of grip, almost certainly a purely psychological side effect but they felt faster for being skinny and having 'success' on them. Gumwalls, come up regularly nos on ebay for £15/pr.
Now have equally inappropriate Michelin Hilites on the road bike. 23c, feel lovely but no tread and v soft compound will no doubt die on me soon.
Tourer has £5 28c from lbs, absolutely loads of miles with no problems and feel fine. Shite logos.
Buy cheap - hope for the best.