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That makes more sense.
I'd still find another tyre though. There is plenty of choice out there at the moment. As long as you get something decent you'll never know what the difference would have been.
That way you don't even have to mess about with adjusting the existing mudguards.
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You mean another 35? Even with the current Kenda 35s and the SKS mudguards there’s still a bit of rubbing. It’s very tight. I’ll try the 38mm Vredestein Aventura (none of the reviews I read had anything bad to say about them), and then some new guards to fit them. Agree that it’ll be nice to see the difference with how they feel. I’ll try the Kendas until the Vredesteins arrive.
Chris.
So just to explain a bit more clearly:
I'm not set on upgrading for the 3mm difference, but just for better quality tyres. The Kenda Flintridge Sports it comes with apparently aren't great. I like the look of the Vredestein Aventura, and it comes in 38 or 44, and 44 won't fit, hence 38.
A 40mm would squeeze into this frame but I don't want to risk damaging it, so will try 38. I measured about 1cm clearance either side at the closest point, with the current 35 tyres, so should be about 8.5mm with 38mm.
The other option is the seemingly very popular Schwalbe G-One Allround, which does come in 35mm. Might get that later on - Want to try the Aventura first.
Not interested in modifying the frame in any way, or replacing it. Got a great deal, and would like to use it.
I found some options, although they might be a tight fit (I measured about 60mm space between the seat stays and fork, at the top edge of the tyre, but the Topeak says it needs 70mm):
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/1557-TETRAFENDER-G1-&-G2-SET
https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/speedrocker/