Originally Posted by
Koyote
No, not at all.
If you're not racing or struggling to keep up with faster riders, maybe just ride the fatter tires because they're more comfortable. Because they are definitively more comfortable.
fwiw I'm def potentially not even experienced enough to know the real difference of any of these yet. But I did just spend a small fortune on the wheels and just want to make sure the tires I throw on are optimal. Especially as I'm set to start training with a coach and digging into longer road rides.