bike tire size ?
06-08-09, 09:25 PM
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bike tire size ?
I have a tire question. I'm looking to buy some Continental Ultra Gatorskin Folding Road Tires and I see they come in 2 sizes, 700x23 and 700x25. My rims are 700x23 but my current tires (specialized Amardillos) are 700x25. What size it better and why? It seems like it's only 2 mm so what is the big difference? Will the 700x23 be hard to install (too tight of a fit)?
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06-08-09, 09:36 PM
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Will fit just fine and no to much of a difference....
06-08-09, 11:52 PM
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The correct tire pressure for a 25mm tire is 10 to 15psi lower than for a 23mm tire. Use the bigger tire if you want a softer ride or if you want to minimize the risk of pinch flats.
