Right, I have some old 35's that around 31mm, and my new 35s are now 37mm. DE
On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 4:38 AM, Angus <angusle...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > From what I have seen the Panaracer Pasela tire sizes today are A LOT > closer to stated size than they used to be. A new Pasela 700x32 > measures 30mm on a 20mm rim. A very old Pasela 700x32 measured 25.5mm > on the same rim! > > Angus > > On May 15, 9:11 am, David Estes <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Everyone, thanks for the feedback. 32mm Paselas that measure 30mm sound > > great. Strange as my 35mm Paselas measure out at 37mm!!!! > Consistency??? > > We don't need no stinkin' consistency! > > > > FWIW, this is on an Open Pro rim. > > > > Gracias for the input! > > > > David > > > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 5:18 AM, Garth <garth...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > David, > > > > > What rim are you using? We need to know because every tire is > > > slightly different width depending on the rim. A 28mm tire is not just > > > 28mm. I wish manufacturers would say when they give a tires width.... > > > it's xx mm's wide on a xx mm wide rim. > > > > > That said, after 3 or 4 pairs of tires separating...... > > > David .......it's time for a new tire! They don't appear to be ruff > > > or tuff, so..... unless you're a glutton for disappointment, stop > > > putting up with them! You gave them more than a fair shot.... time > > > for a change. > > > > > I know what you're asking for is tough..... what you'd like is a > > > bunch of tires at your disposal to mount and see how wide and much > > > volume they have..... yes? > > > > > My first thought is .... Vittoria Randonneur's. Try the Cross. They > > > come in a 28,32 and 35. You can get them at REI. > > >http://www.rei.com/product/709112 > > > They are a little heavier.... but as always one must look into why > > > they are heavier. More rubber and double shielding . If they fall > > > apart, REI will take care of it. They also sell a Panaracer Crosstown > > > in a 32mm, which may work as they run a little narrow. It's heavy too, > > > but it's because of all that tread and super puncture resistance! I > > > use these in a 35(34 actual on a 24mm rim) and they are great on paved > > > and back roads. Loads of Air volume. > > > > > Or just stick with a Pasela 32. > > > > -- > > Cheers, > > David > > Redlands, CA- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text - > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
