This was my first time using PVC rim tape, having previously used the rubber or adhesive cloth types. This product is perfectly good and there’s no reason to get anything more costly. My immediate need was for 700C road bike rims and the strip seemed very tight when installing, so I warmed it in hot water first and got some extra elasticity out of the material. Once on, it was the perfect width for my rim. I just now realized I didn’t specify 26″ or 700C, and I apparently I ordered 26″ so that explained the snug fit. You can see there is extra stretch at the valve hole, but functionally there will be no problem protecting the inner tube. The 8 strips came loosely packed in a zip lock bag with the included tire levers (nice bonus). This was not a downside considering the low cost. Simply fold or roll the unused strips for storage and your parts drawer will be nice and neat.