Hi eveyone,


This is the first year I've exclusively commuted to work via cycling since the middle of March. I'm considering continuing my commute through the winter and wondered what size range I can work with when changing from my original 700x45 tires that came on my bike. I want to replace them with a winter studded tire. From other forum threads I've read, Schwalbe seems to be a highly recommended brand. I've found a tire I think I'd like, but the closest size I've been able to find compared to my original 700x45 is a studded 700x35. The bike is a Specialized Crossroads. Is 10mm narrower too much of a change on the rim, and what can I expect with performance?


I've considered that narrower is a less desirable direction to go for snow conditions, but since the size is manufactured, it must be effective to a point, correct? My commute is 3 miles each direction with about 1 mile of MUP that is not maintained in the winter. I expect to walk that section on snowier days. The rest of the commute is city streets in a small town where I can avoid excessive traffic by the routes I take.