Mavic recommend 28mm as minimum width of tyre for their A319s rims. Can I go lower?

[Jon George]

Say to 25mm?

 

[smutchin]

You need to measure the internal rim diameter and then read this:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Manufacturer recommendations usually err on the cautious side, but using the above information, you can make an informed decision for yourself.

 

[Jon George]

You need to measure the internal rim diameter and then read this:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Manufacturer recommendations usually err on the cautious side, but using the above information, you can make an informed decision for yourself.

Thanks for this - now reading it.

 

[Jon George]

In a quest to find the width of the rims (to save myself measuring them), I came across the self-same question on another forum. Seems to present no problems, so I'll consider this when I replace the tyres.

 

[User6179]

In a quest to find the width of the rims (to save myself measuring them), I came across the self-same question on another forum. Seems to present no problems, so I'll consider this when I replace the tyres.

rim A 319 ... ETRTO size 29": 622 x 19

19mm so 28mm tyre minimum going by Sheldon.

 

[smutchin]

In a quest to find the width of the rims (to save myself measuring them)

Get a set of these and in future you'll be able to answer such questions quicker and more reliably that trying to find the info on the internet:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-ste...819J4qNHAsBA3wz1-CZhbHAsiKD1gOqiwYaAjZE8P8HAQ

 

[mcshroom]

My Dawes has a Mavic A319 front rim and I've used 25mm Michelin Pro 4 endurance/Kryllion tyres on it almost all of that time*. I'm just about to put a wheel with the same rim on the back and will also be using a 25mm Pro 4 on that one. IME it works fine

*I put 35mm Marathons on it when I go cycle touring.

 

[User6179]

Get a set of these and in future you'll be able to answer such questions quicker and more reliably that trying to find the info on the internet:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-vernier-caliper/5416C?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=GoogleLocalDatafeedTools&cm_mmc=GoogleProduct Listing AdsSales Trackingsales tracking url&gclid=Cj0KEQjw9IS-BRC4qZXagbLs6uMBEiQAYHBh-y_MGyA33819J4qNHAsBA3wz1-CZhbHAsiKD1gOqiwYaAjZE8P8HAQ

or he could just read the size of the sticker on the rim

 

[vickster]

My Dawes has a Mavic A319 front rim and I've used 25mm Michelin Pro 4 endurance/Kryllion tyres on it almost all of that time*. I'm just about to put a wheel with the same rim on the back and will also be using a 25mm Pro 4 on that one. IME it works fine

*I put 35mm Marathons on it when I go cycle touring.

The Michelins seem to be pretty fat 25mm though

 

[smutchin]

The Michelins seem to be pretty fat 25mm though

True. My Pro4 Endurance 25 measure 26mm on Cero AR24 rims.

 

[Tim Hall]

I've run Speciallized Armadillo 25mm on the Mavic 719 in the past without any problems. I understand the 719 is a glitzy version of the 319.

 

[e-rider]

Say to 25mm?

if you want 25mm tyres then buy different rims. I run 719s with 32mm tyres. CXP PROs are good for 23 or 25mm tyres

 

[robgul]

Yep - those rims with 25 Marathons are fine

I wanted to use 28mm Marathons bu the clearance on a Van Nicholas Yukon with mudguards was too tight - I am about to see if Conti Gatorskin Ultra whatever they call them now will work in 28 as they seem a bit lower profile than Marathons.

Rob

 

[Jon George]

or he could just read the size of the sticker on the rim

I had to use a magnifying glass ...

 

[Jon George]

Just as a footnote: The slightly used pair I transferred from Patsy #2 The CX to Patsy #3 The Hybrid have been working perfectly for a couple of months.