26x1.6 can i get wider tyres?

ronson49
ronson49 Posts: 2
edited September 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
HEy all.

This is a bit lame i know....

But i have a second hand bike, and i need to replace the tyres now.

The tyre currently on it is a 26x1.6 but it seems 1.6 tyres are a nightmare to find.

So i was wondering, can i go online and look for a larger one? Such as 1.95 or 2.1 ?

Also if i do this (and its ok on the rim) do i need to also use the same tube size? ie: if i get 2.1, will i get 2.1 tubes as well?

PS im looking for offroad, as i carry a heavy pannier...

Thanks for this.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Probably.
    Tubes come in size ranges. Most will manage 2.1
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  • jon1993
    jon1993 Posts: 596
    most normal relitively modern mtb wheels even on cheap bikes can take upto about a 2.3 unless there an abnormally thin rim i cant see any issues
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  • Re Inner tubes;

    Be careful with stated tyre width & actual tyre width when it comes to inner tubes. I have some Specialized tyres which say they are 2.0" so I got some 2.0-2.1" tubes - three punctures in three days! - the valve was being torn each time.

    When I actually measured the tyre width it was nearer to 2.3"

    I am now using 2.1-2.6" tubes and have had no problems
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