Can I get 23mm tyres on standard Tricross rims?

Mr Plum

The Alex ACE-19 rims are a bit wide, just wondering if I can get away with going down to 23mm, or should I go with some 25mm tyres?

owenlars

Have a look at this link. It says you should probably stick with 25mm tyres.

http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/pdf/techinfo.pdf

Mr Plum

owenlars wrote:

Have a look at this link. It says you should probably stick with 25mm tyres.

http://www.schwalbe.co.uk/pdf/techinfo.pdf

Cheers for that. Yeah looks like 25mm will be safest...

kelsen

From first hand experience, yes, 23mm will fit. I normally run 25mm on the same Alex rims for commuting, but noticed the rear tyre was almost worn down to the casing. The only spare tyres I had lying around were 23mm and these fitted onto the rim without any problems.

gaz545

It's all about Sheldon Brown - http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html - scroll down to Width Considerations, near the bottom, red and green table

You shouldn't go below 25mm