What is the difference between 25mm and 23mm tyres
By CyclingUKvolunteer
Thursday, 8 November 2018
What is the difference between 25mm and 23mm tyres
Leeflatz, via the Cycling UK forum
That 2mm extra width works out as 15% greater air volume inside the tyre. This means 25mm rubber gives a noticeably more comfortable ride on most surfaces than the 23mm equivalent at the same pressure.
Richard Hallett
Technical Cycle magazine
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