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25mm tyres?

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  • September 17, 2018 at 8:23 am #28958
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    I have a Focus Culebro SL2.0 2013 which I bought second hand with Mavic Aksium wheels and Continental GP 4000 SII tyres (23mm).  I managed to slice open the front tyre at the weekend so looking to replace both front and back as the back one is looking pretty ropey too.  

    Two questions, 1- I was thinking to put on Continental GP 4 Season tyres as we are coming into the winter (up here in Scotland we generally go from summer to winter without Autumn).

    2- I was thinking to go up to 25mm tyres for comfort.  Roads around my way can be pretty bad.  Does anyone know for sure if these will fit on my bike?

    I’m a newbie to road biking so appreciate any advice.

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  • September 17, 2018 at 9:33 am #927339
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    Ogi

    Have you checked how much

    Have you checked how much clearance you’ve got relative to:

    1. Front fork.

    2. Rear brake.

    3. Chainstays/chainstay bridge.

    If roughly 3-5mm or more each side, you’re good to go with 25mm. Note that GP4000 S2 are generally wide and tall tyres. I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to fit, at least some 25mm tyres.

    GP4 season is narrower and without knowing your clearances, my guess is that it would work.

    Lots of tyre choices out there, but if four seasons is what you’re looking for: Conti GP4 seasons, Panaracer D Evo 3 (my fav at the moment), Vittoria Rubino, Schwalbe Durano, Pirelli 4S could the way to go.

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