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I agree with Erick L (post 2) and bradtx (post 4). I prefer a 2 inch wide tire for gravel and 1.5 inch wide (or 37mm) for pavement. For pavement I want a tire with a pressure rating of 6 or more atmospheres (87 psig) although I rarely pump them up that hard, but with camping gear on the bike I pump up the rear that hard. Usually run a half to full atmosphere less pressure in the front tire than the back.