General Cycling Discussion - 700c wide tires

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alexkuznet
03-18-05, 03:00 PM
I recently bought Specialized 700x47c tires which are actually just 38mm in width. :eek:
Does any one any wide 700c tires that are actually wide(42-47) not just labeled as wide

BTW I have a hybrid with 21mm rims measured on outside and need tires mostly for road use and occasional use on soft sandy patches.

Thanks,
Alex

Blackberry
03-18-05, 03:45 PM
My understanding is that the labelling system re: widths is not standardized and is often innacurrate. I don't know why that is, but I've heard it numerous times.
spanky4x4
03-18-05, 04:52 PM
continental top touring 700x47 are definatly 47.them suckers are wide. I got some on closeout from nashbar a while back and they are WAY wider then the irc 700x38 they replaced

I-Like-To-Bike
03-18-05, 07:55 PM
I recently bought Specialized 700x47c tires which are actually just 38mm in width. :eek:
Does any one any wide 700c tires that are actually wide(42-47) not just labeled as wide

BTW I have a hybrid with 21mm rims measured on outside and need tires mostly for road use and occasional use on soft sandy patches.

Thanks,
Alex
Schwalbe Marathon Billboard measured 42mm wide
Schwalbe Marathon Reflex (with reflective strip) measured 40 mm wide

http://www.schwalbetires.com/on_tour.php?Nickname=MARATHON&Image=TireImages/marathon.jpg