Tire widths

[mhraxo]

What are advantages and disadvantages of running different tire widths?.....i had 700-25 on my bike but i got new tires and mistakenly got 700-23's.

 

[Xsmoker]

What are advantages and disadvantages of running different tire widths?.....i had 700-25 on my bike but i got new tires and mistakenly got 700-23's.

The 700/23s won't be as plush.

 

[Powerful Pete]

Most people run 700x23s on their road bikes as a good compromise in terms of performance and comfort.

 

[mikesbytes]

There isn't a lot of difference between 23 and 25.
23 has better aerodynamics
25 has less rolling resistance

Most run 23

 

[meb]

There isn't a lot of difference between 23 and 25.
23 has better aerodynamics
25 has less rolling resistance

Most run 23

The 23 will have less rolling resistance as well as better aerodynamics.

The 25 will give a smoother ride, have better grip with the road-especially on loose gravel, and will be less prone to pinch flats.