Originally Posted by
nashcommguy
I know what the 'Plus' means.

I stated they're bigger. The implication being they are taller AND wider. They happen to be both. I don't mind being corrected when I'm wrong, but find it annoying when I'm simply misunderstood. Heck, I gave you a pass on the tire size...they're 25mm not 26mm as stated in your op. In owning a total of 7 bikes w/different types of tires I find the SMPs well above the rest in ALL conditions. You're entitled to your opinion, I just happen to disagree.
There is no need to get your knickers in a twist; we're only talking about tires. If you find it annoying when people misunderstand you perhaps you should try to write a bit more clearly.
We'll just have to agree to disagree.