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schwalbe marathon real world widths?

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I’m about to swap my conti touring tires for some Schwalbe Marathons.

The rims are magic open pros (new profile)

The contis are 32 but measure 33mm on the rims.

Do I get the Marathons in 35 (hoping they will be the normal 2mm smaller)

Or do I get the 32 Marathons and hope they are at least 32 on my rims.

I don't have a ton of space due to mudguards.


 
Posted : 06/06/2024 7:38 pm
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In my experience Marathons come up to the stated size.


 
Posted : 06/06/2024 7:40 pm
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Marathon Supremes size small, my front 35mm is ~33mm and the rear 40mm is ~37mm on my Marasa hybrid.

I expect the 32mm in the spares box would easily fit my Attain GTC road bike.


 
Posted : 06/06/2024 9:53 pm
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i find em a bit odd sizing.

got some 42c on my tourer, which are smaller than the pair of 40c i have as spares.


 
Posted : 06/06/2024 10:18 pm
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The 35c Marathons on my tourer (37-622 or 28x1.4) measure up 35 to 36mm on 19mm internal width rims. HTH.


 
Posted : 07/06/2024 7:41 am
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Thanks hmmmm.... I might gble on the 35 and hope it inflates to 33ish.


 
Posted : 07/06/2024 8:11 am
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I got 35c and its close on frame.  Road surfaces are awful on my daily ride I would like more clearance.  Sorry I can't measure actual width I am away.


 
Posted : 07/06/2024 12:30 pm