Would a thinner tire make ramps easier+speed increase?

[nybbler]

You can find all sorts of conflicting information out there. One article argues (with data) that the shorter and wider contact patch of a wide tire results in less rolling resistance. On the other hand, data at another site confirms the conventional wisdom that a narrow tire at high pressure is best.

On the streets of NYC it probably makes no difference.

[Lamplight]

You probably won't notice any real difference in speed with such a small change. Depending on what tires you currently have, you'd probably notice more difference just switching to some high quality, lightweight tires with a nice, supple sidewall, but in the same 28mm size.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Keep your tires at proper pressure and snake bite flats aren't a problem.

[PanTerra]

Originally Posted by Grandpa Pipes

Bicycle Tires and Tubes

Rolling Resistance of Bicycle Tires - Bike Tires

Tire Rolling Resistance | Roues Artisanales

Etc,Etc, Etc..............

Since you contradictory, I just wanted to know which grandpa pipes I was corresponding with. It is hard to keep you two straight.

A) there is no difference

B) there is a difference

[Grandpa Pipes]

Originally Posted by PanTerra

Since you contradictory, I just wanted to know which grandpa pipes I was corresponding with. It is hard to keep you two straight.

A) there is no difference

B) there is a difference

C.) take your pick

[PanTerra]

Originally Posted by Grandpa Pipes

C.) take your pick

Only you can tell me which one you meant. After all, that is all I was wondering.

[G-fused]

I never heard anyone call going up a bridge ramp "climbing".

OP, you may feel a difference in speed. It'll be the placebo effect though and will wear off after a couple weeks and you'll be left with a less cushy ride. If you're having issues with speed or whatever climbing is to you, work on your engine.

Best of luck.

[nykiddo718718]

So switching from 28 to 25-6 will not make any difference. Got it...