Hi, I have two questions1. Would this tire compatible with Specialized 700x32c? 2. How does this tire handle on dirty trails?
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To answer the first question, the size I purchased was the 700x28c. I could not tell you if it fit into my frame (which fits a 28c Continental Hardshell Gatorskin in the rear and a 25C Conti Hardshell Gatorskin in the front) because I could not get the tires onto my rims. The 700c part was not true. I have had many other tires on those wheels but this one was sized smaller than a true 700c. So to answer the second question, since I never got the tires onto the wheels and therefore the bike I could not tell you how they handle on any type of surface. The price point these tires are usually sold at make them look like a good deal, but I would advise you to go with a German made model from Continental as opposed to any model made anywhere else (I believe these tires were made in India). The handmade German tires have always proven to be produced under tight quality control, in my experience. I cannot say that about non-German made Continentals.
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I've had this tire on dirt roads as well as "rails to trails" bike paths. It handles both fine. Depending on the consistency of the dirt road, and how much of your riding is off pavement, you might want to consider a beefier tire (or a mountain bike), but if you "dirty trail" riding is relatively small stretches between long ribbons of pavement, you'll be fine. As far as the compatibility question goes, brand doesn't matter; it's all about the size.
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The Touring Plus comes in different sizes one being the 700X32, which is what I run. I think it is an excellent road tire, however I would not think it would be a good trail tire. The tread is not that aggressive. I suppose if the trail were dry and flat and you were riding slow it would be OK. A small part of my commute is on a dirt trail beside a high traffic road, however I take that section SLOW and it is only a couple hundred yards.
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I'd say there a good multi purpose tire. I use them on the street and grass. I havent used them on the dirt yet. They are larger than stock so you may need a gear change. Hope this helps
1387963
IMHO it corners better than any tire I've ever had except for maybe a Minion DH. I ride mostly hardpack with some rocks and roots, and usually dry conditions. I consider it an excellent front tire and an average rear tire.
153776
Those tires you mentioned are too big for the size I bought. The chain is great for your application, just get the right size. ( see the manufacturer size chart)
1036167
I replaced a tire on my grandsons bmx with it. Same size. The tread is different, more for road/concrete than dirt.Hope this helps.
810048
Your question is pretty vague. I'll try my best to help! This will be a wider tread than a 700x25 or 700x23. This will give you a bit more rubber between the road. Many newer road frames may not have clearance to support the 700x32, or it'll likely be a tight fit. Rolling resistance is greater than a slick tire, but I can also tell you the extra tread provides great all terrain travel. I use these on hard pack gravel with no issues, and no flats to date with 1K miles on them now.
123207
Tires are signifigantly smaller than mountain. I had to use smaller tubes to get the right fit. Your old MTB tubes will likely not fit.
257885
I have ridden it on dirt paths and it worked fine. The tires are clearly street tires but they work.
95366
My bike has the 35c tire. I just measured and it looks a little bigger than 1 3/8 inches. The sidewall says 1.40" x 28". It is big enough for rough roads or even fire roads. Yes it would work for rails to trails and urban biking. Over 1000 miles and no flats yet.
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The tires are 2 inches wide. They are a great road tire with excellent thorn protection and low rolling resistance. I have used mine on some dirt trails and they work OK but not as good as off road knobby tires. If the rails to trails surface is not loose, gravely or sandy it should work OK.
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I use Conti 4000S 700 x 25 tires and use a Conti Race 28 tube. No flats in 3200 miles.
897580
Yes. In fact the rims are rather narrow (19mm) for the fat tires that come with the bike. Quoting Sheldon Brown: "A general guideline is that the tire width should be between 1.45/2.0 x the inner rim width." The inner rim width of the wheels on this bike are 13mm, so 700x23 should be good, where 700x32 is really pushing it!
2078394
Yes, it fits well on my 700c Specialized. It was easy to get it level with the ground.
258069
Yes! This is a great tire. Very sturdy and smooth ride. Runs beautifully on dirt roads as well as paved. Best tire and value I have seen. I have these on 2 of my bikes including a tandem bike with a hub motor I just installed. This tire will work just fine on your bike and you will love it. 60+ years riding bikes.
1557941
Wish I could help with your question. For me, it's a great bike, but the tires that came with it were too narrow for the best ride, even on roads. Changed tires and it's a great ride.
710657
Its a folding tire, from the image Ardent is green color thats why im expecting it so i can match with my MTB, next time you should put the right image so customer wont expect it, hope there is compensation that will be made, give me any maxxis 29x2.5 the thickest that you have if possible, thanks if you will reply
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Easy, it's a super durable tire. I've taken them on mild downhill trails, though gravel trails, off rocks etc no problems. Also put nearly 400KM on them around the city this year.