The cruiser bike shown above offers a great example of balloon tires, which are perfect for a bike path, beach or boardwalk, where comfort is more important than speed.
These types of tires have relatively low air pressure, all for the sake of increasing the smoothness of the ride. The cushy tire absorbs the bumps instead of transferring it to your backside. Also, notice how w-i-d-e these tires are. That's to add stability and allow the bike to stay on top of soft surfaces like sand wherever possible, rather than letting it sink in. And the whitewalls add a snazzy touch indeed.
