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Old 07-26-15 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rodscot
Many thanks, I had tried reading that yesterday but found it so riveting that my attention became distracted by a spider climbing the wall. However, I have now read it more slowly and kind of understand it better now. It does make me wonder now if I am wise to try to fit a 700 x 28 tyre where I currently have 700 x 35 fitted. Or maybe the difference in width is not that great to matter.
With the rim you described earlier, no- you should have no issues. Refer to this chart: Tire Sizing Systems

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