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…
32mm vs. 35mm Bike Tires (Comparison & Analysis)
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…
Can You Put a 28mm Tire On a 25mm Rim? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: 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…
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…
Can You Put 2.8″ Tires On 30mm Rims? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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…
Can You Put 2.4″ Tires On a 35mm Rim? (ultra-fast answer)
Condensed Answer: 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…
Why Are BMX Tires Fat? (super fast answer)
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…
60TPI vs. 120TPI Tires? (comparison & analysis)
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.…