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andrew_s wrote: ↑21 Sep 2024, 1:54pm Out of curiousity, what's the problem with the existing tyres?

On the photos, they look good for another 5 years or more of the sort of usage you described.

I've had them on the bike, for nearly 4 years, and thought that's was a long time! When the bike was 14 months old I took it for a service and the guy there said that's as the original tyres had "cracked" that they needed replacing, and had these current had started to slightly crack and also had a few holes where stones and glass had stuck in I thought I'd get new for the winter. I'm now putting 2 and 2 together and thinking maybe he was having me on. He was the one who also replaced them with the thinner tyres which I didn't like, as he did have the original tyres size in stock.

Thanks for all your help and info everyone. Luckily I can return the tyres.

Thank you to both Jdsk and cycle tramp. So the tyres are a definite no go!? I think I've been lucky if the guards are too close as I've been riding it for a few years with that size on there. Luckily I only ride on roads, for a small commute and a bit of shopping. I do prefer wider tyres as I had 37-622 for a very short period of time but didn't feel quite as sturdy. I think a trip to a bike shop is in order, as this is definitely getting a bit more technical. Thank you for the info about the spring, I didn't even know that's what that was for!

Hi, thank you for the quick reply. My current tyres are Schwalbe Road cruiser, and the new are Michelin Pro Tek max. I've added photos, hopefully they are of use. Apologies for the filthy bike, my plan was to clean and then replace the tyres.

Hi, I'm looking for some advice please. I've have bought new tyres the same size as my old ones (47-622) and they have been delivered yesterday but they look so much wider/chunkier than my old ones. Before I go to the faff of removing the old ones and trying to put the new ones on, are these going to fit? I do have mud guards on my bike so are worried they are going to catch on them. P.s I'm new here so please be nice