Tyre widths

afry
afry Posts: 51
edited April 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all, just wanted people's opinions, I'm tryin to run shalwalbe marathon 1.5" wide tyres on a spare set of 26" wheels I have so I can swop then out for road and offload use. Question is the rim is a mavic 325 and the rim width recommendations say 2.1 -3. I have mounted my 1.5" tyres to the rim and they hold so far, however it does look a bit odd, my question is would it be safe to ride or is there a chance of the tyre comin off the rim?

Thanks

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Rim is 31mm wide so provided tyre is wider than rim you'll have no problems
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    1.5" being 38mm......
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • afry
    afry Posts: 51
    ok brilliant thanks for the replies
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    narrow tyre on wide rims is always good.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    thecycleclinic wrote:
    narrow tyre on wide rims is always good.
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  • Finecactus
    Finecactus Posts: 33
    Hi

    I have a similar question. Just fitted a set of Conti Mountain Kings 2.4 tyres to a set of Mavic rims that say the max tyre width is 2.3 They haven't come off the rim during a gentle 36 mile cross country route, but I am concerned if I took them to say Cannock Chase they could pop off.

    Does anyone or has anyone got away with running 2.4's on 2.3 max rims :?: :?: :?: :?:

    Am I doomed with the idea and likely to get into trouble

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