Maximum tyre size

caveman38
caveman38 Posts: 8
edited October 2016 in Commuting general
I have a GT Tachyon with Kendl KWest 700-28C at the moment. I'd like to replace these for the winter with a tyre with tread. The Schwalbe Marathon Plus Road gets a good rating on most sites and maybe that is what I will choose.
However the dilemma is the maximum tyre size I can get away with. The frame would permit 35's but I'd like to know if the rim - Shimano WH-R500 would permit 35's or should I play safe with 32.
I'd also welcome any alternative tyre suggestions. I don't do that many miles and at £22 a pop would be interested in something cheaper if not too much different.

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  • onionmk
    onionmk Posts: 101
    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

    Theres an estimated guide on the webpage above. That should give you a good idea if you know the internal width of your rim
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    What benefit do you think you'll get with tread? It doesn't affect grip on a bike at all.
    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.
  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,057
    Looks like the external rim width is 20.8mm, so I would be very surprised if 35mm tyres were not considered safe.

    Tyre choice is all about compromises, factor like puncture protection; weight; terrain type; rolling resistance etc. Marathon Pluses are bomb-proof as regards protection, but they are very heavy and many consider them a joy-killer to ride with.

    Have a play with the Schwalbe site down the left side, as regards different compromises and see what comes up.

    http://www.schwalbe.com/en/road.html
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  • bikegangster
    bikegangster Posts: 98
    Have a look at Continental Sports Contact 2. Low rolling resistance and puncture proof as well. As documented on http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews. Take notes that bigger tyres will be taller. Like a 35c tyre would average like 32mm and a 32c is 29mm. Taller tyres in my experience tend to rub against the chain and seat stay than the tyre width.

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