Touring - Tires for touring

I am new to touring and am planning a 1000km trip this fall. I have set up my road bike with panniers front and back. I don't have an option of tire size and will have to ride on 700 x 25c tires. Are there any reasond why this won't work.

It probably will work but it won't be necessarily be comfortable nor keep you from fatigue, flats, bent rims and broken spokes.

Any particular reason you're asking anyway... you've already stated that you have no options so anything I or someone else mentions won't and can't alter your situation. I guess all that can be said is... do your best and prepare for the worst.

;)

Hi there,
I have toured so far with on regular training tires- Specialized 700x23.
I had more flats than usual and I broke 1 spoke but this has nothing to do with the tire width.
Specialized makes the Armadillo tires which are more flat proof and are available in various sizes of width.
http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=04EquipTiresArmadillo

Also try to save weight as much as you can.Dont take what you dont REALLY need.
Try to limit your load to max.of 25lbs (exclude water bottles).:

I guess the reason I asked was for peace of mind. I was hoping that people would reply with "oh no problem I do it all the time". Thanks for the advice though, I plan to carry a couple of extra tubes and possibly a spare tire.

Shawn

Carry a spoke repair kit as well... just for added confidence.