Tyre help!

[MikeR]

Im a fat git, trying to loose weight and reduce the cost of my commute...

I have a Marin Muirwoods 29er. The tyres on it (unknown midel continentals) have a max inflation pressure of about 40 psi..being a fat git (lets just say the bike constantly thinks I have a passenger!)the tyres really need more pressure in order not to run flat! But if I pump them up too high, they just pop off the rims.

So, local shop sold me some Schwalb 700 35c tyres, and theyre loads better, but a bit knobly.

Now, I would like to use a Continental Gatorskin ..but they only come in 700 32.... would they fit ok on the rims?... Any advice greatly appreciated!

 

[PatrickPending]

Should be fine, I'm not overly familiar with the bike, but on my hybrid I've had 700C 32 and 35 tyres no problem - I assume the situation will be similar for you.

 

[HLaB]

If you've 700x35 tyres on it you should be fine with 700x32 if you want to know more info on tyre sizes Sheldon Brown done a good piece.

 

[biggs682]

cant see a reason why not

 

[TheDoctor]

According to the spec, they have 20mm wide rims.
32 mm tyres should be fine, but I wouldn't want to go narrower than that. Probably good for 90 - 100 psi, but that'll be printed on them.
Gatorskins roll well, and are pretty tough, but aren't the grippiest of tyres in the wet.
Can't have everything...

 

[HLaB]

Gatorskins roll well, and are pretty tough, but aren't the grippiest of tyres in the wet.
Can't have everything...

I've heard that but I borrowed a front wheel of a mate with a gator and touchwood have been pleasantly surprised. I could be wrong but I guess that those who say that are say they are skittish are running them at too high a pressure and or lean too much when they corner. I've only cycled 500 miles on it though