Thread: Changing from Hybrid Tires to Road Tires
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Old 03-01-08 | 09:31 AM
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RHoude
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Originally Posted by lockmat
I'm sure this has been asked somewhere, but I'm a bit of a biking novice, so I don't even know what to search for.

I have a hybrid bike. It came w/ tires that fit that bike. I wanted to get road tires so I can go faster. Do I need to get new wheels as well? I thought I could just change the tires but a coworker said I probably could not. I'd rather not have to pay for road wheels.

Thanks for the help in advance
My hybrid came fitted with 700c X 35mm tires with a off-road thread. I replaced them with 700c X 28 tires with more of a road thread. It made a significant difference, especially considering that I ride a good 45 miles per day commuting back-and-forth to work. I did not have to replace my rims.

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