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Old 05-13-16, 08:56 PM
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Different tires on front and rear

My rear tire on my Giant Escape needs replacing but the front tire is fine. Is there a problem with putting a different type of tire on the back than is on the front? The front has the original tires that came on the bike. They are Giant S-X2 700X32 puncture protection. I am thinking of putting an Armadillo tire on the rear.

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Try it, Its No BFD.. But your newest tire should go on the front,
because front Blowouts cause Crashes and Injuries because your control is Gone.
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I decided to replace both tires with Specialized Crossroad Armadillos. I have the same tires on my Cypress and they have held up very well.
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You can save money by replacing tires one at a time, but rears wear out faster and fronts are more important as mentioned above. So, its best to buy a new front tire and move the old front to the rear.

Or get a new pair
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How many folks use a bigger tire on the rear for more comfort? I just bought a set of 35c Mondials for my Traverse but was thinking about going with a 40 on the rear. I'm about 80/20 pavement of some kind/hard pack trails.
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Originally Posted by MrWasabi
How many folks use a bigger tire on the rear for more comfort? I just bought a set of 35c Mondials for my Traverse but was thinking about going with a 40 on the rear. I'm about 80/20 pavement of some kind/hard pack trails.
I saw someone riding with a set up just like that today! Does it help much?
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Originally Posted by MrWasabi
How many folks use a bigger tire on the rear for more comfort? I just bought a set of 35c Mondials for my Traverse but was thinking about going with a 40 on the rear. I'm about 80/20 pavement of some kind/hard pack trails.
I frequently do. My hybrid has a Rubino 25 on the front, and a Specialized Turbo 26 (which is really measures out to a 28) in the back. A couple of my road bikes have 23s in front and 25s in the back. I also prefer a more supple tire in the front and a more flat-resistant tire in the back, even if they're the same size.
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