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Originally Posted by JMo (& piglet)
the R is speed rating (or sometimes can also indicate Radial belts)
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The other information is correct,  but the R is NOT the speed rating,  it IS indicating a Radial tyre constructon. The R in the middle of the service description refers to it's construction type.
The load / speed index appears elsewhere on the tyre.
Continental know which tyre that they make works best with this bike, so follow their advice on the size for the best performance. The original equipment tyre must not have been a Continental, and they found that that size worked best for the tyre that they make.
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The other information is correct,  but the R is NOT the speed rating,  it IS indicating a Radial tyre constructon. The R in the middle of the service description refers to it's construction type.
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I agree R in that position usually refers to Radial construction, it's just the other size he listed had an S in it - not sure what that refers to unless it is a (lowish) speed rating? Unless it means crosS ply perhaps?
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Thank you both for your information so far.
Angus, do you also think that rim locks are not such a good idea?
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Thank you both for your information so far.
Angus, do you also think that rim locks are not such a good idea?
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I've no experience with rim locks at all, so can't comment.
If I was going to run such low pressures that I might need them, I'd look into them, but I don't.
My riding is UK - green laning in the peak district and so on, so I run knobbly tyres (Michelin T63's) at road pressures. If I was riding constantly off road, I'd drop the pressures. If I was riding constantly in very soft conditions (sand or mud), I'd lower the pressure further, but it's allways a compromise, tbh.
Here's a good explanation of tyre sidewall markings: Dustcap.co.uk - Tyre Guide
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Great, thanks.
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