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Overwhelmed by Options? Find Your Perfect Pirelli Tires

Road bike tires

Road bike tires are specifically designed for riding on tarmac, on both the dry and wet. There are various types, which have significant differences depending on the specific use and the performance required. There are even models that have different weights and sizes to choose from. Road bike tyres should be lightweight, to offer optimal performance whichever conditions you find yourself cycling in. Wider road bike tyres offer better performance and comfort because they have a larger contact patch. Sizes can be expressed in millimeters, with two values indicating the width of the tyre and diameter of the rim, such as “25-662”. Or according to the French standard, which indicates the outer diameter of the tyre and the width of the corresponding rim, e.g. “700x23C”.

Gravel bike tires

A gravel bike’s tyres differ from road bikes in that the tyre section is higher and the tread pattern has more or less pronounced knobs. These features enable bikes to perform on both tarmac and uneven terrain. There are different sizes of gravel bike tyres, which are expressed according to the French standard. For example, size 700x35c corresponds to an outer tyre diameter of 700mm and a width of 35mm. For more challenging terrain, gravel bike tyres up to 700x45c are suitable, while on mixed terrain, 700x40c gravel bike tyres are better.