Tyre sizes

gkf9

Im going to be changing my tyres shortly and i am wanting to know if

i can put wider tyres on? At present i have 26x2.10...i want to put on 26x2.35 ish can this be done?

Thanks Gkf9

supersonic

What rims do you have? Generally yes, but if your rims are 17mm internal widh, the tyre will be very rounded in profile.

Also need to make sure there is frame clearance.

BlackSpur

Assuming the rims are wide enough, you'll want to check frame/fork clearance. They might clear the frame, but then reduce your mud clearance to nothing! Not really any way to find out than to try it, or find another Avalanche 1 owner who had tried it.

supersonic

Ah, an Avalanche! They are quite tight at the back end.

gkf9

Thanks for the quick reply

Just checked my rims are 26' 559x16...if that makes sense?

Going off what supersonic is saying...yes does look abit tight!!

Might just put the same size on then...dont want to waste money on wider tyres and they dont fit!!

Thanks

supersonic

16 is very narrow! I would say not to go for 2.35. Be aware that different manufacturers tyres often measure up different for a given size ie Continental are quite small. A conti 2.3 may be fine.

shin0r

Agree with Supersonic above; the fit might be tight. However manufacturer's widths don't always ring true. My 2.35 High Rollers are not as wide as my friend's Specialized 2.0s for example.