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Old 07-28-09 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tjspiel
As said before, tire manufacturers don't always report sizes accurately so a 35 might actually measure around 32 mm anyway.
I've found most of the larger tire sizes to be pretty close on the stated size. I think the shady reporting is usually on the smaller tire sizes so manufacturers can claim a "lighter than the competitor" advantage, when in reality they're saying it's a 25 but it's a 24.
I have heard of some going the other way, though. Grand Bois Cypress tires run 1-2mm larger than stated; a buddy of mine couldn't clear a pair in his fenders due to misrepresented sizing.
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