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Old 08-03-17 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by maartendc
Thanks for the advice!

Yeah.. I would assume this as well that 3mm wider is also 3mm taller.

I looked around online and found the measurement of the 25C Michelin is actually 2mm wider (28mm vs 26mm) and 2mm taller (25mm vs 23mm) already than my 25C Continental.

Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2 Rolling Resistance Review
Continental Gatorskin Rolling Resistance Review

So the 28C Michelin would possibly be 5mm wider and 5mm taller than my 25C Continentals! The 28C Michelin actually probably measures around 31mm wide. I think the 25C Michelin would definitely fit, but I do want to run the widest possible tires for extra comfort over the potholes. I guess I will order both the 25C and 28C Michelins, and then return or Ebay the 28C if they prove to be too wide.

Thanks!

Sounds good! Especially for commuting I think it really makes sense to run the widest tires that will fit in the frame. My commuter bike is an old steel MTB set up with 54mm slicks
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