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Tire Width. Why wider rolls.

30 mm rolls faster than 25 mm in nearly every condition. Lower rolling resistance at the same pressure, more comfort, more grip. The only reason for 25 mm was aerodynamics — and aero rims today are wide enough that this no longer holds.

4 min read · As of 04 / 2026 · 5 sources

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