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01-25-22, 08:50 AM

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Tight tires

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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy

That's interesting! I've got some of those Conti Ride Tours in 28mm on my winter bike. Very hard to get on or off, and probably more like 25mm than 28mm. I just bought some 32mm Conti tires with similar treads (some version of the Tour line-up, I think), and would be very happy if they were easier to mount! I'm also hoping they are a bit undersize too, since I'm not sure I have room for an actual 32mm tire.

Steve in Peoria

Steve when I finally got the front one on the rim I measured it and was between 24 and 25mm. The 32s I should have measured and haven't yet, but they went on similar to the Ultra Sports I have on a couple other bikes both in the 28 and 32 sizes much better fit. The Ultras seem to be reversed of the Touring tires and seem to be wide for their size.

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