Originally Posted by mushman

Hello Forum- Thanks in advance for the help.

I've searched the forums and the web and my head is now swollen. It seems I can find too much information and it's confusing the heck out of me

Question: How wide a tire can I put on my road bike 700cc wheel? And what type is good for comfort, lack of flats, and city streets with lots of bumps, cracks, etc... Don't care too much about the ultimately efficient speed?

Background:
- I have a Fuji Absolute 2.0 with Alexrim R500 that I use to commute to work about 20-30mi a week.
- Wheel is a 700cc and currently has 700x28c tires on it
- I'm looking to put a larger tire on it that does ok with some water, rough terrain (bad street, stones, junk on road, uneven pavement.. basically, today's streets of the city).
- I really don't like the "twitchy" feeling of the narrow and rock hard road bike tires.

So... any advice? Can I fit a 32c? I've looked at Schwalbe Marathons, but are unsure if they'll fit.

Thanks!