Tyre sizes and choice

Pete_669
Pete_669 Posts: 4
edited June 2009 in Road buying advice
Hi guys I own a Specialised Sirrus and the current tyres are wearing out so will need replacing soon. The sizing on them says 700x28c but there isn't a lot of tyres on the market that size when I've looked around, so am I able to fit say 700x23 instead?
Also any tyre recommendations for about £60 altogether would be much appreciated!

Many Thanks,

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  • pianoman
    pianoman Posts: 706
    Here's a quick one for you:

    700x23 is better speed-wise, I can't say it's any harsher than a 25 I used to use, though I wouldn't know about a 28.

    For £60 - Try some Ultremo's. They're tougher than Pro Race 3's, which got a few dodgy reviews a white back for their durability.

    However, steer clear of the Ultremo R's until the bulging sidewall issue clear itself up.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    depends what kind of riding you do as to what is best.

    Conti GP4 Seasons can be bought in 28mm and are good tyres.

    If you want faster then 25 or 23 are the way to go. Obvious candidtaes are GP4000S, ProRace3, Ultremos, Mich Krylion et al
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  • Pete_669
    Pete_669 Posts: 4
    Well mainly commuting but I'd choose speed over comfort any day. Thanks for the suggestions I'll have a look at them.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    Merlin have a pair of 23mm GP4000S for £46 posted

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/road-bike ... tyres.html

    or some black Tricomps for £38

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/road-bike ... -pair.html

    Ribble have 23, 25 and 28mm GP 4Seasons for £46 posted (if you spend an extra £4)

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productde ... ONTTYRF400

    and CRC have the Michelin Krylion in 23 and 25mm

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=20460

    all good tyres, just a case of balancing the toughness with the speed. 25mm Krylions or GP4Seasons would be my recommendation I think.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • Pete_669
    Pete_669 Posts: 4
    Thanks for the suggestions there!

    Due to the Krylions' being hard to get hold of from dealers have got a pair of Michelin Pro 3's off ebay wiith free tubes for £54!
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    CRC have the Krylions

    I've just been using the Pro3s and the Schwalbe Ultremo Rs back to back and I prefer the Michelins I think. They wear quickly though, as you would perhaps expect a race tyre to do, so I'm curently on a Krylion on the rear and a Pro3 on the front.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    I am now a Continental Force/Attack convert, I am shocked at how good they are!

    40 quid a pair from cycleswag too!

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