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08-21-13, 10:01 AM
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New tire
So I wore out my back tire, and need to replace it. Couple of questions, should I replace both of them? Any suggestions from fellow Clyde's, I can run anywhere from a 700cx28-38 the front has 700x35 currently. I ride almost completely on roads but do sometime go on gravel roads(but rarely).
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Micah
Thanks,
Micah
08-21-13, 10:08 AM
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Your front tire is fine. Back tires wear out 4 times faster than front tires.
No need to replace the front unless you have money to throw down the drain in order to have everything match up. Unless you are unhappy with it, go with the same width tire you wore out.
No need to replace the front unless you have money to throw down the drain in order to have everything match up. Unless you are unhappy with it, go with the same width tire you wore out.
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Echo ... really only absolutely must replace the back, but you could replace both if you're up to it and want things to match 
As for type/brand/etc ... check out the Cyclocross section of BikeTiresDirect.com ...
As for type/brand/etc ... check out the Cyclocross section of BikeTiresDirect.com ...
08-21-13, 12:27 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER Was thinking of this in 700x28 and replacing the font with the same size as well.
08-21-13, 12:58 PM
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Put the front on the back and put the new tire on the front. (unless they're different sizes)
It's better to have your best tire up front.
It's better to have your best tire up front.
08-21-13, 09:53 PM
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Another vote for moving the chunkier front to the rear and putting the new, narrower tire on the front.
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08-21-13, 09:53 PM
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Or, two new tires.
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New tires came in today, installed them both. The front tire went on easy the back was b!t$# to get on. Rode them around the block and they feel great so far.
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08-23-13, 10:59 PM
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Excellent.
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