Tire width question
04-06-20, 02:21 PM
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Tire width question
I recently put 700x28 tires on my road bike. Victoria Rubino Pro. The front tire is just a hair too wide for my fork. Should I 1) try to shave/sand the sidewall, 2) go back to 25 up front and use 28 in the rear, or just go back to 25’s on both? Possibly try a different brand?
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04-06-20, 03:30 PM
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Shaving or sanding the sidewall of the tire is a bad idea. Personally, I'd go 25 front and rear, but I like things to match. If you like the extra cushion of 28 in the rear, go for it.
Safety tip: You would probably have better luck with responses by posting in the right section of the forum.
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Agree, don't shave the tire! But why is this in this forum? I think you'd get more replies in the Road Cycling main forum
