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    frusso10
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    I won as a door prize a set of Michelin Jets 700x30. I also have a modified Cyclocross bike I use for light (motel) touring. I think you know what I’m getting at. Should I try and use the Jets for touring? I’m planning on a five-day 350-mile trip across my home State. I know they were designed for had packed off road riding but was just wondering what your thoughts are. How do you think they will hold up after they see a few days of 70-75 mile days on the road.

    Thanks

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    I'm not a tire expert by any means, but I've put quite a few miles on many different sets.

    Although I can think of many reasons why some road tires couldn't be used off-road, I can't think of a single reason why an off road tire couldn't be used on-road -- except for increased road resistance, which might be VERY significant. The other related issue is rim width; check the specs for rims and tires.

    Just ride 'em. If they have large tread design and they hum on pavement, it's a plus.

    -- Mark

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  3. frusso10
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    EmmCeeBee said:

    I'm not a tire expert by any means, but I've put quite a few miles on many different sets.

    Although I can think of many reasons why some road tires couldn't be used off-road, I can't think of a single reason why an off road tire couldn't be used on-road -- except for increased road resistance, which might be VERY significant. The other related issue is rim width; check the specs for rims and tires.

    Just ride 'em. If they have large tread design and they hum on pavement, it's a plus.

    -- Mark

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    [font=Times New Roman]Thank you Mark for your thoughts. I also wrote to Michelin and was told to try them but that Cyclocross Jets were not designed for on road use and therefore do not have any puncture protection incorporated in the tire. I thought all Michelin bicycle tires had some sort of protection. I guess you do not flat when you cyclocross.[/font]
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    [font=Times New Roman]Frank[/font]

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