... would it kill them to actually have them be you know, 35mm????? Ruffy Tuffies are the only tires I know that run true to size (not that I have that wide of a knowledge in these things).
On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 7:20 AM, David Estes <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 > -- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
