Tyre Question???

Birchyboy1234
Birchyboy1234 Posts: 21
edited June 2014 in MTB beginners
Newbie here. Probably a silly question but can i put 1.75 tyres on my carrera kraken to replace the current 2.2 size?
Also would this reduce some weight as i want to have a slimmer tyre for my road commute to work.

Thanks

Steve

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes you can fit them. in fact the rims will take down to 1.00"

    They may not be lighter just because they are narrower the 1.50" on my commuter are heavier than the 2.25" on my MTB.

    For a Kraken I'd suggest 1.5", Schwalbe city jet at circa £11 each are an excellent budget option, to get much better you are looking at spending about £25 each on something like a Conti Sport Contact.
    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.
  • Birchyboy1234
    Birchyboy1234 Posts: 21
    Thanks rookie, will source those tyres out.
    Steve
  • robertzee
    robertzee Posts: 21
    I have some conti sport contacts with inners that have only done twenty miles or so. If you are interested PM me. Cheers.
    You may be too old to rock but never too old to roll.

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