I think you'd be fine with 43's. As far as getting your bike stolen, it's "easily" avoidable. Don't leave it locked up too long or overnight. Keep it inside at home. Use a good U-lock, always. have pitlocks or something on your wheels. I say this as an LA native who has had 3 bikes, and two wheelsets stolen. In retrospect, all of these events could have been avoided if i knew more, was more consistent and less lazy. (my sins, in order, were - cable lock, left overnight, left unlocked on enclosed porch, left locked at a movie but no wheel locks, u-lock on frame but cable lock thru wheels.)
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