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@Hefty
My winter commuter is 44x16 with 700x28s. It's about 72GI I think so is fine in all but the worst headwinds and will spin 25mph if you must.
I have another bike that's 48x16, 700x23s and it's noticeably less nippy round town.
I very much like 71/72 GI.