Hello Kitty Tires

Hello Kitty bicycle tires are licensed to Sanrio's line of merchandise featuring the character Hello Kitty. The white-wall, retro-style street tires bear a tread in the shape of Hello Kitty. The product is manufactured by Nirve Sports, a company that makes tires for Beach Cruiser bikes.

Fast Facts

1. Retail: $24.99
2. Manufacturer: Nirve Sports
3. Bicycle tires feature tread in the shape of Hello Kitty character

Reaction

The online coverage of Hello Kitty tires has been mostly skeptical. Here are some quotes:

1. Engadget:
   • "Bicycle tire rocks Hello Kitty tread pattern, world wonders why."
2. OhGizmo!:
   • "Mark my words people, the greatest threat to humanity isn’t nuclear war or global warming, but a small white kitten with a pink bow in its hair. And I think the fact that you can now buy bicycle tires with a Hello Kitty tread pattern is all the proof I need to support my case."
3. Hello Kitty Hell
   • "Hello Kitty is never satisfied with merely coming in obvious forms. She always takes it a step further placing her face on items that make your stop and wonder what the hell was someone thinking?!?."

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