J
I commute on city streets 16 miles daily, Bike Friday with 20" wheels.
I have been using Schwalbe Marathon K tires, both front and back. I
like them because they are narrow 1.5", and 100psi max. I would like
the additional flat protection of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus, but they
do not come in the 1.5" width. They only come in 1.75" and 50psi max.
I am thinking about using the SM+ on the back, and the narrower SM on
the front. Is it a bad idea to mix tire widths and tire pressures on a
bike? I am thinking about how it would handle. Or if there are any
other issues? I guess I would have a little more drag with the extra
width and lower psi, but I am not racing. I want to mount the rear
tire and forget about it.
There is all manner of sharp stuff on my route pavement (glass, sharp
rocks, small pieces of metal, etc.) And I weigh 225lbs, 6'4'', often
with 20 lbs in my trunk bag. So my rear tire really takes a beating. I
have heard the SM+ is practically indestructible. I don't care about
the extra weight. I have been using Mr. Tuffy tire liners, which have
saved me a couple times. I don't think I would need a tire liner in
the SM+.
TIA - J.
I have been using Schwalbe Marathon K tires, both front and back. I
like them because they are narrow 1.5", and 100psi max. I would like
the additional flat protection of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus, but they
do not come in the 1.5" width. They only come in 1.75" and 50psi max.
I am thinking about using the SM+ on the back, and the narrower SM on
the front. Is it a bad idea to mix tire widths and tire pressures on a
bike? I am thinking about how it would handle. Or if there are any
other issues? I guess I would have a little more drag with the extra
width and lower psi, but I am not racing. I want to mount the rear
tire and forget about it.
There is all manner of sharp stuff on my route pavement (glass, sharp
rocks, small pieces of metal, etc.) And I weigh 225lbs, 6'4'', often
with 20 lbs in my trunk bag. So my rear tire really takes a beating. I
have heard the SM+ is practically indestructible. I don't care about
the extra weight. I have been using Mr. Tuffy tire liners, which have
saved me a couple times. I don't think I would need a tire liner in
the SM+.
TIA - J.