Need 700x28 tires
06-30-24 | 10:16 PM
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Need 700x28 tires
I bought a set of Kenda Kwest 700x28 tires for my wife's Klein Kirsten, but they are just a tiny bit too large. In fact, they are larger than advertised, measuring out to 29mm. Can somebody recommend a 700x28 that is smaller? 28mm maximum, even a bit smaller like 26 or 27 would probably be preferable. Thanks.
06-30-24 | 11:14 PM
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I have gravel king 28s on MA40 rims that measure 26 at 85 psi if that helps
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07-01-24 | 12:05 AM
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I bought a set of Kenda Kwest 700x28 tires for my wife's Klein Kirsten, but they are just a tiny bit too large. In fact, they are larger than advertised, measuring out to 29mm. Can somebody recommend a 700x28 that is smaller? 28mm maximum, even a bit smaller like 26 or 27 would probably be preferable. Thanks.
07-01-24 | 12:56 AM
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If the rim is a standard width of the era (~19-20mm external), then I can suggest a few tires. Continental GP5000 28s will measure closer to 25-26mm wide as will Compass/Rene Herse 28s. I'd imagine Gatorskins run smaller than advertised as well. Soma Supple Vitesse, etc.
I made a Bead Width while laid Flat chart to help me in this tire madness. About 67mm between beads, with the tire laid flat/out, will net a ~26mm external width once inflated (at about 70-75 psi).
I made a Bead Width while laid Flat chart to help me in this tire madness. About 67mm between beads, with the tire laid flat/out, will net a ~26mm external width once inflated (at about 70-75 psi).
07-01-24 | 05:29 PM
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I, too, have had good luck with Continentals coming in a couple of mm below callout width. This is the only way I can put 700Cx28s on my Bianchi.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
