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Skinniest tyres

  • 30-09-2009 10:02pm
    #1
    naulpolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 ✭✭


    Hi all I have a hybrid bicycle with 700-35C tyres.
    My question is what are the skinniest tyres I can safely fit to these Rims (the rim measures 25mm on the outside) Will I get away with 700-28C's ?
    What are the best tyres for the job i.y.o.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,221 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    You need to measure interior rim width.

    Then Sheldon has the answer.


  • #3
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    You will almost certainly be fine with 28s. More important than skinny (presuming you want speed) is a good quality slick tyre with no tread whatsoever (or a minimal cosmetic tread like you get on Continental tyres like Gatorskins.)

    Presuming it is for general/commuting-type use Continental Gatorskins come in 700x28 and would be a good choice- reasonable puncture resistance while still having a reasonable road feel and being reasonably cheap.

    Note Sheldon's chart is very conservative and I have gone way beyond that without issue, have run 700x23 and 700x35 tyres on the same (road) rims with no issues.


  • #4
    naulpolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85 ✭✭naulpolan


    Thanks guys I think Ill chance the 28C gatorskins.


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