Fitting larger tyres

FENNER
FENNER Posts: 94
edited March 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Evening all

I want to replace the 2.1 tyres on my Boardman with 2.3's . Am I ok with the standard rims ? Not sure if this is normal practise so though I better ask before parting with me hard earned cash.

Thanks

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    link to bike?

    What are the rims?
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • chilledsandwich
    chilledsandwich Posts: 128
    Normally you should be fine, the tyres will be rounder due to being pinched more, but the main issue is generally frame/fork clearance
  • daver79
    daver79 Posts: 23
    Hi,

    Sorry to jump in hijack this thread but I was going to ask a similar question, I've got a specialized hardock sport 2007

    http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22093

    and I was considering 2.3 tyres to replace my current tyres.

    I don't know anything about the rims apart from the description on the above link. Would they support a 2.3 width or would I be best sticking with 2.1?

    Cheers.
  • chilledsandwich
    chilledsandwich Posts: 128
    Yes they would, but again, it's whether you're frame will or not. Also worth bearing in mind that different companies have different interpretations, eg Continental who always seem to have very narrow 2.3 tyres
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Some size up smaller like conti's. Look at your bike, how much clearance do you have currently, and does it already clog completely in the mud.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • daver79
    daver79 Posts: 23
    Thanks for the replies. I was looking towards continental so I should be fine. I seem to have plenty of clearance with my current 2.1's and I think they seem to measure up quite large for 2.1's anyway.
  • FENNER
    FENNER Posts: 94
    ride_whenever

    Link m8 http://www.boardmanbikes.com/boardman_mtb_spec.pdf

    Thanks for the rest of the replies

    Looks like I better talk to the wife nicely :oops: Conti vertical protections here I come !
  • Johnny Napalm
    Johnny Napalm Posts: 1,458
    I'm currently running 2.35 tyres on 2.1 rims, and I haven't had any problems as yet. I've been doing this for approx. 5 months and everything appears to be fine.

    Like the others have said, check the clearance.
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    Marin
    SS Inbred
    Mongoose Teocali Super
  • heez29
    heez29 Posts: 612
    rims dont really make a difference,

    2.35 tyres fit in the pro frame so you shouldn't have to worry
  • FENNER
    FENNER Posts: 94
    heez29

    In the boardman pro m8 ??

    Thanks
  • heez29
    heez29 Posts: 612
    yeh all the frames are effectively the same except the comp where its just double butted not triple.

    geo wise is exactly the same so yeh!

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