road biased tyres on MTB
JKO
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Hi - just looking for a bit of advise as I am confused.
Wanted to replace my MTB tyres which are 26 x 1.95 with some road type tyres which are 26 x 1.5. New tyres (Michelin) purchased but when I tried to fit them, they seemed too big for the wheel which on the rim tape says 26 x 1.75.
The 1.5 tyres have smaller walls than the off road tyres but my question is will only some 26" wheels take the thinner tyres.
Thanks for your help
Wanted to replace my MTB tyres which are 26 x 1.95 with some road type tyres which are 26 x 1.5. New tyres (Michelin) purchased but when I tried to fit them, they seemed too big for the wheel which on the rim tape says 26 x 1.75.
The 1.5 tyres have smaller walls than the off road tyres but my question is will only some 26" wheels take the thinner tyres.
Thanks for your help
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depends on the width of the rim. Although it may be 26" across there are loads of different widths from 20mm XC wheels to monster 35+mm DH wheels.
I have a 1.75 commuter tyre on a 23mm rim. I would suggest checking the tyre manufacturer websites to see if you can find recommended rim widths.0
