I would think its obvious that you dont want a Metal to metal gouging of your Rims.

Thin lines are an adaptation to having limited space If that is not your problem Kool Stop offers

Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977 a molded internal Spine
( I use the Plain Post type for my Mafac cantilevers)

For My Cross Bike, I have a shorter pad type (Made so that the tail of the front pad
does not extend back between the fork blades)

one place Thinlines would fit well,[ but the tire still has to come out Deflated.. ]

Replaceable insert , looks like 3 offered in V brake long surface pad ..

Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977 ; thicker pad insert : Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977

Individual blocks can be swapped out of the 3 per shoe .. Kool Stop International - High Performance Bicycle Brake Pads Since 1977


I have the 2 thickness types of insert pads in The shorter Cross shoes , Dura and Dura 2

The lever left the same you can tell the thicker from the thin with a lever travel arc greater with the thinner pad insert ..

If you will wait long to replace the pads I'd get the Thicker V brake type 2..


the black ones shown in 6th post, are bought in Bulk at the LBS for repairs ..

they're cheaper than the KS pad insert you buy after wearing down the first one that came with the Holder