[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-16 Thread Garth
On May 16, 1:19 am, "Bill M." wrote: > > I like my 35 mm (measured 34 mm) Randonneur Pros. Nice rolling, > sturdy, and reflective sidewalls. Not exactly light, but the Pro's > have less tread and folding beads so they're lighter (and presumably > speedier) than the Cross version. Vittoria's

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-16 Thread David Estes
... would it kill them to actually have them be you know, 35mm? Ruffy Tuffies are the only tires I know that run true to size (not that I have that wide of a knowledge in these things). On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 7:20 AM, David Estes wrote: > Right, I have some old 35's that around 31mm, and m

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-16 Thread David Estes
Right, I have some old 35's that around 31mm, and my new 35s are now 37mm. DE On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 4:38 AM, Angus wrote: > > From what I have seen the Panaracer Pasela tire sizes today are A LOT > closer to stated size than they used to be. A new Pasela 700x32 > measures 30mm on a 20mm rim.

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-16 Thread Angus
>From what I have seen the Panaracer Pasela tire sizes today are A LOT closer to stated size than they used to be. A new Pasela 700x32 measures 30mm on a 20mm rim. A very old Pasela 700x32 measured 25.5mm on the same rim! Angus On May 15, 9:11 am, David Estes wrote: > Everyone, thanks for the

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread Bill M.
On May 15, 5:18 am, Garth wrote: > My first thought is Vittoria Randonneur's. Try the Cross. They > come in a 28,32 and 35. You can get them at > REI.http://www.rei.com/product/709112 > They are a little heavier but as always one must look into why > they are heavier. More rubber and

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread Seth Vidal
On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM, David Estes wrote: > Everyone, thanks for the feedback.  32mm Paselas that measure 30mm sound > great.  Strange as my 35mm Paselas measure out at 37mm  Consistency??? > We don't need no stinkin' consistency! > > FWIW, this is on an Open Pro rim. > Wallbike h

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread David Estes
Everyone, thanks for the feedback. 32mm Paselas that measure 30mm sound great. Strange as my 35mm Paselas measure out at 37mm Consistency??? We don't need no stinkin' consistency! FWIW, this is on an Open Pro rim. Gracias for the input! David On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 5:18 AM, Garth wrote

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread Garth
David, What rim are you using? We need to know because every tire is slightly different width depending on the rim. A 28mm tire is not just 28mm. I wish manufacturers would say when they give a tires width it's xx mm's wide on a xx mm wide rim. That said, after 3 or 4 pairs of tires se

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread Garth
David, What rim are you using? We need to know because every tire is slightly different width depending on the rim. A 28mm tire is not just 28mm. I wish manufacturers would say when they give a tires width it's xx mm's wide on a xx mm wide rim. That said, after 3 or 4 pairs of tires se

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread palincss
Quoting David Estes : > Bruce, are those miles on/off road or road only? > > I'm looking for 30mm tire that is good for both and doesn't disintegrate in > my garage or puncture every 10 miles. Probably should stick w/ Paselas, but > I want just a bit more volume than 28mm, and 32/33mm tires are

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread Angus
David, My 700x32 Paselas measure 30mm wide and Ruffy Tuffy's measure 26.5mm wide, both on 20mm wide rims. Angus On May 14, 11:30 pm, David Estes wrote: > Bruce, are those miles on/off road or road only? > > I'm looking for 30mm tire that is good for both and doesn't disintegrate in > my garage

[RBW] Re: Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems

2009-05-15 Thread Bruce
David: All paved road, though of varying degrees of smoothness. From: David Estes To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 11:30:15 PM Subject: [RBW] Now: 30mm tire availability was: Ruffy Tuffy tire problems Bruce, are those miles o