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23 mm versus 25 mm tire widths

The only tires I'm used to riding on are for hybrid bikes ... 32mm tires and wider. So I have no knowledge about road tires.

I'm getting Shimano's 7801-SL wheels, which have a 24mm rim width. The only information I could find about recommended tire widths is found in the following (long) thread) ... "Shimano's 24mm rim width is designed to be optimal in wind tunnel tests with a 23mm tire (700 x 23)."
< http://www.freshairexp.com/thunderba...play.asp?ID=38 >

Would 24mm-wide rims accommodate both 23mm and 25mm tire widths?

Which tire width would be better for club rides with a target speed between 14 and 17 MPH?

What are recommended tires that come in 23mm and 25mm widths that would be good for club rides?
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