road rims 28c Marathon Plus?

GaryGkn
GaryGkn Posts: 1,199
edited December 2008 in Road general
A colleague commutes on a Speciazed flat bar road bike which has narrow road rims. Tired of punctures and thin tyres he would like to get some 28c Marathon Plus tyres. I have these on my touring bike but I am not sure if they will fit his rims. Similar in width to Mavic MA3's and Open Pro. He currently uses road tyres at 28c.

Any feed back much appreciated.

Gary

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  • pete.whelan
    pete.whelan Posts: 788
    should go on without any problems.
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  • GaryGkn
    GaryGkn Posts: 1,199
    Thanks Pete.

    Much appreciated!
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I've run 32mm Marathons on Open Pros no problem.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • GaryGkn
    GaryGkn Posts: 1,199
    Gosh I would only have thought that possible on a touring rim.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Yes, there is a small risk of the tyre rolling-off the rim but I've never had it happen. Likewise, many people ride 32mm plus 'cross tyres on narrow road rims too.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • GaryGkn
    GaryGkn Posts: 1,199
    A 28 shouldn't be risky?

    Even a Marathon Plus 28? They look bigger than normal 28's to me.
  • 2tired2ride
    2tired2ride Posts: 285
    I've got 28c marathon plus's on my skinny rimmed hybrid. It used to have 28c tyres before as well so there will be no problem with your friends.
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  • GaryGkn
    GaryGkn Posts: 1,199
    Thanks he has gone for the Marathon without the Plus as the scare stories of removal put him off!

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