42mm tires on Vado 5.0 SL EQ

[Allandpm]

I'm planning on purchasing a Vado 5.0 EQ and was wondering if 42mm tires will fit with the fenders. Looking to get a little more shock absorption in addition to finding a sweet spot with tire inflation. I'll be adding a Kinekt seat post. I would like to be able to keep the fenders on the bike.Thank you to everyone that contributes to this forum.

 

[GuruUno]

I'm planning on purchasing a Vado 5.0 EQ and was wondering if 42mm tires will fit with the fenders. Looking to get a little more shock absorption in addition to finding a sweet spot with tire inflation. I'll be adding a Kinekt seat post. I would like to be able to keep the fenders on the bike.Thank you to everyone that contributes to this forum.

Did you ever do anything, report?

 

[Steve Brown]

My Pirelli 40 Cinturato tyres are really good, and can run at low pressures.

 

[GuruUno]

So, did 42MM tires work out ok?
What would be the very best tire (grippy), as I could feel the bike get out from under me in a turn last week which kinda shook me up going into a turn at 15-20 mph.

 

[Steve Brown]

I think you’re probably replying to GuroUno, but I’ll chip in anyway if you don’t mind!
Depending on the X-section shape of the 42mm tyres, you might find them a bit tight inside the mudguards. That wouldn’t matter too much with small stones, which generally seem to rattle their way round and out, but could be problematic with heavy mud, which might clog up the wheels somewhat.
I really like my 40mm Pirelli gravel tyres - much grippier than the standard Spec tyres which I used for the first 4 weeks of owning the bike. There’s no way I would deliberately ride even close to the edge of the tyres’ abilities, but I did feel the Spec tyres slip sometimes, and was very aware of a different feel with the Pirellis. Also they can be run at 40psi (I’ll check the tyre later and confirm the pressure range).

 

[Steve Brown]

I’ve checked - the pressure range marked on the tyre is 36-58psi.