Just bought my first set of modern clincher wheels - what tires?

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Originally Posted by BdaGhisallo

21mm

Smart. I run Vittoria clinchers on 20mm rims. I’d look for a cotton tire from Vittoria or Veloflex. I’d also be tempted to try some of those Specialized 26mm tires. I dislike Continental tires for a number of reasons, not least of which is that the shape when inflated is tall and not round. At least that’s my perception.

I run my 25mm Vittorias at 75-80 PSI and my 28s even lower and am perfectly content. I think you’ll be happy with them. I use lightweight butyl tubes and haven’t tried latex in decades because I found them to be far too fragile. Newer ones may be better.