As of now - these are the tyres recommended by Brompton for your Brompton folding bike.
This is the standard Brompton tyre.
It seems to be on it's third generation.
Originally it was a plain black tyre.
Then came the mark 2 with a reflective bead on the sidewall - to help you keep safer and be seen better at night.
And now, Brompton tyres are a two tone black and grey - still with the reflective bead on the side wall.
This is the same as the Yellow (Brompton standard tyre) but with the addition of a kevlar strip to help reduce the risk of punctures.
This increased puncture protection comes at a slightly increased cost. (I guess the stuff they make bullet proof vests from doesn't come cheap - as there must be a large demand at the moment)
This is a heaver tyre with more tread (so better for canal paths etc) than the Brompton Kevlar tyre.
Again it comes with a Kevlar belt to help reduce punctures - and a thicker sidewall.
Again - it has a reflective strip around the sidewall.
This was the Brompton "racing" tyre - less tread, narrower and inflatable to higher pressures. More or less the Brompton equivalent of a racing road tyre.
However - it has been discontinued by Schwalbe in 2009.
According to Schwalbe - this is the replacement "racing" tyre for your Brompton.
It comes in 2 versions:
With a wire bead - and no reflective sidewall.
With a kevlar bead - meaning that it can be folded and comes delivered in a box, and is lighter. Again no reflective sidewall - so you should put reflectors on your spokes.
Note: Due to the thinner tyres - your dynamo will not function as expected with this option.
Kojak "slick" tyre for your Brompton.
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