different tyres front and back?

ianbar
ianbar Posts: 1,354
edited April 2013 in Road beginners
i got a puncture yesterday and the tyre is split on my rear wheel, so i am replacing yksion tyres with aksions which i have already. should i really change the front too for any reason? the only other thing is the yksions are 23mm and the replacement 25mm, thanks
enigma esprit
cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012

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  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    It is not an issue for riding, as long as you have a frame that gives clearances when you move up in sizes with tyres.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Having a bigger tyre on the rear makes sense because it bears more weight and the higher volume helps in terms of comfort, handling and ability to resist impact punctures.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • ianbar
    ianbar Posts: 1,354
    it fits fine, lots of space, and yeah thought i had heard the confort on the rear tyre before. i wasnt sure about the 23mm tyres though i have clocked some miles this week and got more used to them. only annoying thing is the tube i replaced the flat with yesterday has a short valve and pumping up is a bit fiddly!
    enigma esprit
    cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012
  • ju5t1n
    ju5t1n Posts: 2,028
    Conti Attack/Force racing tyres are 24mm rear and 22mm front for exactly the reasons stated above

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