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02-09-22, 11:08 PM

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Conti GP5000 28 measures 26

Just replaced a Gatorskin 28 with a GP5000 28 and was surprised how much skinnier the new tire looks. I measured both at the same pressure with the same tube. The Gatorskin measured 28mm whereas the GP5000 was 26mm. Not that big of a deal, but I feel like I could fit a GP5000 32 if it scales the same.

Anyone have a 32 or 30 GP5000 you could measure the width of?

Also, why is there such a discrepancy from the same company. Is it the sidewall strength?

Thanks

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