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Misc. Technical Discussion / Re: Tyre Sizes, Tubes & Choices (Tires)
« Last post by dogshome on June 20, 2026, 08:08:00 AM »I'm on my second set of Conti classic attack. The 120 is too wide. You get about 1mm of clearance if you are lucky. Also, if it goes flat, turning the wheel (i.e. when pushing) is almost impossible. Getting it out of the swingarm is also a royal pain. FD off is easier.
110 Fitted now and that has a sensible clearance. Also using tubes.
Oh, the Contis are very robust. They handle really well, wet weather making no difference. I laugh at white lines and ridges. But they are tough to fit, long 14/16" levers required, and will need plenty of proper lube and a blast up to 100PSI to make them pop onto the rim. Yes, a lot more than Conti advise.
Good tyres
110 Fitted now and that has a sensible clearance. Also using tubes.
Oh, the Contis are very robust. They handle really well, wet weather making no difference. I laugh at white lines and ridges. But they are tough to fit, long 14/16" levers required, and will need plenty of proper lube and a blast up to 100PSI to make them pop onto the rim. Yes, a lot more than Conti advise.
Good tyres


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