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what size tires can I go on my road bike? (self.bicycling)
submitted 1 year ago by desmondjones to c/bicycling
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I have a 2012 Cervelo R5, and was thinking I could put on some wider tires that would be a bit more comfortable and durable. Does anyone know how I can figure out how wide i could go with the tires?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

In my experience, I've had to guess-and-check with various tires to figure out which ones will clear, because each tire model has a different final tire width based on the compound thickness and how round it sits when pressurized. Cervelo's FAQ seems to agree that it depends on a lot, so it might be best to order from a shop that has a good return policy.