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Originally Posted by ollo_ollo
My 1966 SS converted to 700c using the original center pull brakes. Pads are at maximum drop for both calipers and on its fat tires they hit right at the top of the rim braking surface with minimal clearance of the tire rubber. There is better clearance to the tire rubber with 700 x 32c tires. Don
Hijacking, but... Don, what tires are on your Super Sport? I'm considering fat-ish tires for my Superior resto-mod, which already has 700C wheels.
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