Advice needed on tires

[Mav3182]

I have a genesis 2100. I'm trying to lose some pounds. I weigh in about 245. According to my tires it has a capacity of 190 lbs., and they have the tubes. I'm trying to find out what tubes to buy and/or tires in order for me to start riding again. The tire size is 27.5×2.30. Please help

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

I have a genesis 2100. I'm trying to lose some pounds. I weigh in about 245. According to my tires it has a capacity of 190 lbs., and they have the tubes. I'm trying to find out what tubes to buy and/or tires in order for me to start riding again. The tire size is 27.5×2.30. Please help

I'd say that capacity is per tyre, so you'll be fine, but run them at close to the maximum pressure

 

[fossyant]

The tyres will be fine.

 

[Ajax Bay]

You will be fine on those tyres. As SS says, the quoted 190lbs is 'per tyre'. Distribution of weight (245 + 15 (bike and clothing)) will be about 35% front / 65% rear: so 90lbs/170lbs. As far as pressures are concerned, you have sensibly wide tyres so 30psi front and 40psi rear will be more than enough.

 

[CXRAndy]

I'd say that capacity is per tyre, so you'll be fine, but run them at close to the maximum pressure

^^^ This

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