2.1″ vs. 2.3″ MTB Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 2.1" and 2.3" MTB tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 2.1" and 2.3" MTB tires: 2.1" / 53mmWeight2.3"…
25mm vs 28mm Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 28mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x28 tires: 25mm ModelsWeight28mm ModelsWeightContinental Grand…
My Comparison of 32mm and 35mm Bicycle Tires (free lesson)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 32mm and 35mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 32mm and 35mm tires: 32mmWeight35mmWeightContinental GatorHardshell375gContinental Terra Speed…
Is It Crazy To Combine a 28mm Tire and a 25mm Rim? (maybe)
If a rim has a 25mm internal width, then it's too wide for a 28mm tire by conventional standards. If the 25mm measurement refers to the external/total width of the…
Can You Put a 23mm Tire On a 19mm Rim? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: In most cases, 23mm tires can be installed on rims with a 19mm internal rim width. There are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims designed for…
Can You Put a 23mm Tire On a 25mm Rim? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: If the rim has а 25mm external width, then there's a high chance that it will work just fine with a 23mm tire. If the internal rim width…
Fitting 2.8″ Tires On 30mm Rims
2.8" tires are a bit too wide for rims with 30mm internal width. That said, the combination could still work to a satisfactory level. If maximum performance is needed, going…
Are 2.4″ Tires a Good Fit For a 35mm Rim?
35mm rims are normally combined with 2.8"+ tires. Nonetheless, a 2.4" tire can still be installed on a 35mm rim. In some cases, the fit could be a bit tight,…
Learn Why BMX Tires Are “Fatter”
Condensed Answer: BMX tires are fat (wide) for the following reasons: Suspension effect Lower chances of getting a flat tire Rim protection Extra Grip Wider Tires = Softer Ride Wider…
Exploring the Differences Between 60TPI and 120TPI Tires
This post compares the differences between 60TPI and 120TPI tires. What's TPI?TPI stands for Threads Per Inch and indicates the fineness of the material used for a tire's main body/skeleton/casing.…