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08-29-2004, 12:09 PM

"Dan Daniel" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Anyone have recent experience with Panaracer Pasella TG tires and the
> sizing? I am looking at their 700 x 32 or 35 and would like to know
> the actual size. I would like to end up with 32mm width. Should I buy
> the 35s?
>
> I recently bought a pair of Soma NewXpress tires which are made by
> Panaracer. They were marked 700 x 32, but when installed on a Super
> Champion rim, they were 26mm wide. The Panaracer Pasellas would go on
> thinner rims (Open Pro or similar) which would make them a bit wider.
> Still, the Soma 32 = 26 thing has me nervous.

I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
with no further flats.

RichC

08-29-2004, 12:09 PM

"Dan Daniel" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Anyone have recent experience with Panaracer Pasella TG tires and the
> sizing? I am looking at their 700 x 32 or 35 and would like to know
> the actual size. I would like to end up with 32mm width. Should I buy
> the 35s?
>
> I recently bought a pair of Soma NewXpress tires which are made by
> Panaracer. They were marked 700 x 32, but when installed on a Super
> Champion rim, they were 26mm wide. The Panaracer Pasellas would go on
> thinner rims (Open Pro or similar) which would make them a bit wider.
> Still, the Soma 32 = 26 thing has me nervous.

I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
with no further flats.

RichC

08-29-2004, 12:09 PM

"Dan Daniel" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> Anyone have recent experience with Panaracer Pasella TG tires and the
> sizing? I am looking at their 700 x 32 or 35 and would like to know
> the actual size. I would like to end up with 32mm width. Should I buy
> the 35s?
>
> I recently bought a pair of Soma NewXpress tires which are made by
> Panaracer. They were marked 700 x 32, but when installed on a Super
> Champion rim, they were 26mm wide. The Panaracer Pasellas would go on
> thinner rims (Open Pro or similar) which would make them a bit wider.
> Still, the Soma 32 = 26 thing has me nervous.

I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
with no further flats.

RichC

08-29-2004, 01:45 PM

"Rich Clark" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
> It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
> tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
> 220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
> with no further flats.

I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a little
on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for instance),
but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh 235
and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats, it's
hard to blame them on the tire. With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

08-29-2004, 01:45 PM

"Rich Clark" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
> It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
> tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
> 220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
> with no further flats.

I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a little
on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for instance),
but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh 235
and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats, it's
hard to blame them on the tire. With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

08-29-2004, 01:45 PM

"Rich Clark" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
> It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
> tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
> 220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
> with no further flats.

I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a little
on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for instance),
but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh 235
and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats, it's
hard to blame them on the tire. With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

08-29-2004, 01:45 PM

"Rich Clark" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
>
> I have a 700x32c Pasela TG, mounted on a Mavic 519 rim, that measures 29mm.
> It has been a very reliable performer as a front tire. Its mate, which I
> tried to use on the rear, was flat-prone. Too light and thin a tire for my
> 220lb weight, I suspect. So I went back to using a Conti TT2k in the rear,
> with no further flats.

I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a little
on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for instance),
but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh 235
and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats, it's
hard to blame them on the tire. With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

08-29-2004, 02:33 PM

"Peter Cole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:IfrYc.111973$TI1.54746@attbi_s52...

> I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a
> little
> on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for
> instance),
> but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh
> 235
> and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats,
> it's
> hard to blame them on the tire.

Pinch flats, yes.

>With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
> pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

It happened twice in less than 1000 miles. Might have been coincidence or
bad luck. Nevertheless, flats on the commute are to be avoided; I've *never*
had a flat with a Conti TT2k, so I chose to go back to the Conti on the
rear. The lighter, thinner Pasela is nice on the front.

RichC

08-29-2004, 02:33 PM

"Peter Cole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:IfrYc.111973$TI1.54746@attbi_s52...

> I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a
> little
> on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for
> instance),
> but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh
> 235
> and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats,
> it's
> hard to blame them on the tire.

Pinch flats, yes.

>With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
> pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

It happened twice in less than 1000 miles. Might have been coincidence or
bad luck. Nevertheless, flats on the commute are to be avoided; I've *never*
had a flat with a Conti TT2k, so I chose to go back to the Conti on the
rear. The lighter, thinner Pasela is nice on the front.

RichC

08-29-2004, 02:33 PM

"Peter Cole" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:IfrYc.111973$TI1.54746@attbi_s52...

> I have the same rim and the same tire in a 700x28 (non-TG). I find it a
> little
> on the overbuilt side for my taste (as compared to a Avocet, for
> instance),
> but I use them because they're very nice and a whole lot cheaper. I weigh
> 235
> and have had no problem with flats. Unless you were getting pinch flats,
> it's
> hard to blame them on the tire.

Pinch flats, yes.

>With the same rim, narrower tire, nominal
> pressure (100-110 psi), I don't ever get pinch flats.

It happened twice in less than 1000 miles. Might have been coincidence or
bad luck. Nevertheless, flats on the commute are to be avoided; I've *never*
had a flat with a Conti TT2k, so I chose to go back to the Conti on the
rear. The lighter, thinner Pasela is nice on the front.

RichC