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Commuting tyre changeover4

  • 18-10-2012 7:57pm
    #1
    John37
    Site Banned Posts: 161 ✭✭


    I run 700*28c tyres on my commuting bike at present (they came with the bike) and was wondering is it possible to fit thinner tyres on the 700c rims or can it not be done. The reason I was thinking of fitting the thinner tyres was to make me go faster as everyone knows the thinner the tyre the more speed:D. Also can anyone suggest a make or brand of thinner tyre that is quick, durable and solid in the wet?


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  • #2
    not even wrong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 480 ✭✭not even wrong


    There should be a label on your rim with the wheel size. Once you have that consult this chart:
    http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#ETRTO
    Also can anyone suggest a make or brand of thinner tyre that is quick, durable and solid in the wet?
    I use these on my hybrid, been using them to commute every day since last December and only one puncture. They've been doing well on the wet leaves this week too...


  • #3
    JMcL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,354 ✭✭✭JMcL


    John37 wrote: »
    Also can anyone suggest a make or brand of thinner tyre that is quick, durable and solid in the wet?

    I've a set of Specialized Armadillos. They are quite heavy, so while you ain't going to be winning a race on them, they're pretty much bulletproof and grip well on greasy roads.


  • #4
    Skrynesaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭Skrynesaver


    Schwalbe Marathons here, pretty much bullet-proof, good grip, though again slightly heavy but for commuting they're ideal.


  • #5
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,378 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I just swapped my 28c tyres for new 25c gatorskin hardshell. Supposed to have the right combination of puncture protection, durability and ride handling.


  • #6
    manwithaplan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,200 ✭✭✭manwithaplan


    JMcL wrote: »
    Specialized Armadillos...they're pretty much bulletproof...

    They are indeed
    ...and grip well on greasy roads.

    No they don't.


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  • #7
    John37
    Site Banned Posts: 161 ✭✭John37


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    I just swapped my 28c tyres for new 25c gatorskin hardshell. Supposed to have the right combination of puncture protection, durability and ride handling.


    Did you have tange the rims at all to get the 25c tyres fitted and also did the 25cs make a difference with speed?


  • #8
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    John37 wrote: »
    The reason I was thinking of fitting the thinner tyres was to make me go faster as everyone knows the thinner the tyre the more speed:D.

    Not always the case!


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