Tires again
03-28-20, 01:56 PM
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Tires again
I bought 700x35 tires but they dont fit my 700c rims. So I am tire shopping again.
What I am returning are Schwalbe Marathon Mondial RaceGuard tires.
Use is 50/50 gravel road, so a flat center band would be good for the road.
Also I want to go down a size to 700x32.
Whats a good one?
Thanks
What I am returning are Schwalbe Marathon Mondial RaceGuard tires.
Use is 50/50 gravel road, so a flat center band would be good for the road.
Also I want to go down a size to 700x32.
Whats a good one?
Thanks
03-28-20, 08:05 PM
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- I’m not sure what you mean that they don’t fit. However if you’re looking for a 32 mm tire, I’m really enjoying the Pannaracer Gravelking in a 32. It’s also available in a Small Knob (SK) that rolls very well on pavement.
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03-28-20, 08:07 PM
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One that fits your 700c rims. Not sure why the first tires didn't fit. Maybe provide more info so we can comment on the entire situation. Andy
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03-29-20, 07:09 AM
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03-29-20, 07:35 AM
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I bought them as 700x35 tires.
They are Schwabe Marathon Mondial, marked 37-622 [28x1.4-700x35C]
Maybe its just a bad batch of tires.
They are Schwabe Marathon Mondial, marked 37-622 [28x1.4-700x35C]
Maybe its just a bad batch of tires.
03-29-20, 07:38 AM
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Have you tried using tools, standard tire levers?
I've got a set of Schwalbe Big Ben tires (26x2.15, with wire bead) that proved to be damnably difficult to install, even with levers. Required two of them, with one anchoring a spot against the rim and a second as the lever along/around the rim. But they did, eventually. Perhaps Schwalbe is just making some of their tires tighter than normal.
I've got a set of Schwalbe Big Ben tires (26x2.15, with wire bead) that proved to be damnably difficult to install, even with levers. Required two of them, with one anchoring a spot against the rim and a second as the lever along/around the rim. But they did, eventually. Perhaps Schwalbe is just making some of their tires tighter than normal.
03-29-20, 08:49 AM
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Does this mean that the tires you are replacing will slip on easily, or the NEW tires you plan on returning will slip on easily.
Most new tires will not mount easily without tools, unless you are experienced in mounting tires. Old, worn out tires, however, will typically be much easier to both mount and dismount from the rim. If the tire you removed was a 700c, then your new tire should work just fine, once it is mounted. If you plan on returning and purchasing different tires until you find one that mounts like an old worn out tire, you might be in for a long search.
But if you are concerned that your new tire mounted too easily, perhaps it is not sized correctly, or the rim is designed for something other than a standard 700c tire. Once mounted, did you try inflating the new tire? Did the bead seat properly? Perhaps there is no problem at all?
Most new tires will not mount easily without tools, unless you are experienced in mounting tires. Old, worn out tires, however, will typically be much easier to both mount and dismount from the rim. If the tire you removed was a 700c, then your new tire should work just fine, once it is mounted. If you plan on returning and purchasing different tires until you find one that mounts like an old worn out tire, you might be in for a long search.
But if you are concerned that your new tire mounted too easily, perhaps it is not sized correctly, or the rim is designed for something other than a standard 700c tire. Once mounted, did you try inflating the new tire? Did the bead seat properly? Perhaps there is no problem at all?
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03-29-20, 09:22 AM
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Okay. The Marathon Plus HS were returned a while ago for a lighter tire. They were tight.
Then I bought the Mondial which is way loose. The Mondials are the ones that I have now that are very loose and I want to now replace.
Then I bought the Mondial which is way loose. The Mondials are the ones that I have now that are very loose and I want to now replace.
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03-29-20, 11:41 AM
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Try the 700x32 Continental Gatorskins or Gatorbacks. They're pretty dang hard to get on a rim when new. But, are closer to correct dimension than most other brands of heavy duty tires. So, you should have plenty of space in the frame for them.
03-29-20, 12:20 PM
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Wanted a tire with more of a tread so I ordered 700x32 Continental Contact Plus tires.
If I go back to road tires, it will be Gatorskins. My nephew swears by them.
If I go back to road tires, it will be Gatorskins. My nephew swears by them.
03-30-20, 08:56 AM
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I put the Conti Plus on my wife’s hybrid (700x42). Would be interested to hear your opinion after you get some miles on them.
