23c v. 25c

I went to 25's a few months ago. I run 100 psi vs 120 in the 23's. I feel more comfortable on the bike (less vibration, a little softer), handling is nice, and no flats.

having said that, I wouldn't replace a perfectly fine 23. Run what you've got until they are done.
 
Most people come in the shop looking for 23c tires. I usually encourage them to run a 25c on the rear for comfort. Eventually they get it and buy them for both. 23/25 is a good place to start though. Many people also think that a higher PSI is better. They love the Vredestein tires since they say 175psi on them. I can only imagine what 175 psi on an old C-dale 3.0 frame feels like.. but they do it.
 
jdog said:
They love the Vredestein tires since they say 175psi on them. I can only imagine what 175 psi on an old C-dale 3.0 frame feels like.. but they do it.
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Do rim manufacturers even advocate you running that high of pressure... That seems like solid tricycle tires... No thanks
 
jdog said:
Most people come in the shop looking for 23c tires. I usually encourage them to run a 25c on the rear for comfort. Eventually they get it and buy them for both. 23/25 is a good place to start though. Many people also think that a higher PSI is better. They love the Vredestein tires since they say 175psi on them. I can only imagine what 175 psi on an old C-dale 3.0 frame feels like.. but they do it.
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I still have one of those...Im sure your shocked..110psi works for me....


Bobke
 
We run Michelin Pro Race 3's on the tandem with 110 psi. Team weight is 325.pretty evenly distributed. I used to run Pro 2's on it with 700x23's and find I like the Pro 3 700x25's much better. They seem to perform better all around. The biggest difference is in ride quality and descending. They seem to hook up much better on a fast descent. I have had the front wheel slide with the 23's on a fast descent. That did not make my stoker very happy.FWIW they also wear a bit better than the 23's.
Ed and Pat Gifford
the Snot Rocket tandem
Co- Motion Java on the road
 
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