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Old 11-12-12 | 10:38 AM
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What tires would you guys recommend on combo dirt/paved roads? Size?
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Old 11-12-12 | 10:43 AM
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What kind of dirt?

I use 28 Vittoria Randos on a mix hard pack dirt, crushed hard pack gravel, and paved roads. They do fine.
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Old 11-12-12 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared.
What kind of dirt?

I use 28 Vittoria Randos on a mix hard pack dirt, crushed hard pack gravel, and paved roads. They do fine.
When the dirt roads are freshly graded they are a loose mix but as they get uased they become packed. I've read that the Vittoria Randos were good in this environment so I think I'll give them a try. Size seems right also. Thanks.
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Old 11-12-12 | 03:38 PM
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my commute is a combo of road and dirt.

i use Randos and Schwalbe Marathon Plus.
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