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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Condensed answer: The casing of a tire will stretch/expand after mounting the tire on a rim and inflating it. Most of the stretching occurs within the first 24 hours. The…
Condensed answer: 25mm tires can be installed on rims with a 19mm internal rim width. That said, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm…