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I've just bought a used GT Grade it's currently on 28c tyres and after my first foray off tarmac today I think I'd like some more voluminous rubber.
So the question is what are the biggest tyres I can use on GT Grade and what tyres would you recommend? It'll be mainly used on the road so slick or semi slick are what I'm thinking.
Oh, and it's a 2015 Grade I think.
I've fitted some Schwalbe Smart Sam 700x35 cross tyres on my carbon grade and it's pretty tight - don't think it'd take a 40 without rubbing the fork and chainstay.
I run 32's with guards. I think 35's is the biggest people manage, have seem 38's but depends on rims
I've got Vittoria voyagers 35mm fitted with some SKS guards - not a lot of room for anything much bigger
Not used the vittoria voyagers but people seem to love them and they are cheap from planet x
My other half says on the carbon model, 35. Having had to have a replacement following a bigger tyre/chainstay interface disaster...
Thanks everyone, looks like 35 is the number.
Just need to pick out a tyre now!
They are only 28mm, but £50 for a pair of Schwalbe Ones is a great price. 😉
https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-one-folding-road-tyre-700c-65466.html
No bigger than what I've got now. Any more suggestions?
Go for something Compass - available [url= https://www.velovitality.co.uk/collections/700c-tyres ]here[/url]
I've still got a set of unused 40c land cruisers if you want em
Edit...didnt see the magic number. Forget it