citizensnips2008
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Just wondering if the road tyres id like to put on my MTB would fit, the tyre atm says 26 x 200 on the side and the only road slicks i can find are 26 x 1.25 any thoughts? thanks
Tyre Size
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More important, what rims to you have???
The width/dimensions of the rim will determine the suitable/possible width of tyre to be used. ie Mavic XC717 will go 1.00 to 2.10 whereas an EN321 will go 2.10 to 2.5. Although I run 2.3's on my 717 during the summer (whatever that is).....
The width/dimensions of the rim will determine the suitable/possible width of tyre to be used. ie Mavic XC717 will go 1.00 to 2.10 whereas an EN321 will go 2.10 to 2.5. Although I run 2.3's on my 717 during the summer (whatever that is).....
citizensnips2008
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how do i check?
e-rider
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There are loads and loads of road slicks available ranging from 26*1.0 to 26*2.0 and many sizes in between. Look on the CRC website to get an idea - they literaly have about 15 different ones!
Generally, road slicks for mtbs are around the 26*1.3 to 26*1.75 size.
I would say almost for certain that any tyre size from 26*1.5 to 26*2.1 will fit your wheels easily - it really is that simple!
The only time you need to check the exact size of your rims is if you want to get super narrow 26*1.0 or fat 26*2.3 tyres - but even these fit most rims!
Generally, road slicks for mtbs are around the 26*1.3 to 26*1.75 size.
I would say almost for certain that any tyre size from 26*1.5 to 26*2.1 will fit your wheels easily - it really is that simple!
The only time you need to check the exact size of your rims is if you want to get super narrow 26*1.0 or fat 26*2.3 tyres - but even these fit most rims!
citizensnips2008
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thank you
ill order them soon hehe cant wait.
ill order them soon hehe cant wait.Mirco
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careful here. check your tyres carefully to look for ETRTO sizing. 26 x 1 1/2 IS NOT the same as 26 x 1,5. if both are decimal (or comma, depending on region) notation, great. there are several standards, they are commonly available, some seem like they'll work, but might not quite fit. That said, I use 26" x 1.25 slick tyres in the summer, 26" x 2.1 in the winter (Nokian Extreme 296) and have excellent results, note that my rims are 25mm wide, the tyres are only a hair wider than the rims. very cool looking. as long as the BSD (Bead Seat Diameter), which is the ETRTO measurement I mentioned earlier is the same, any tire will work on that rim. at the extremes, a super-narrow tire on a super-wide rim will feel relatively hard at the same pressure compared to on a narrower rim because it doesn't bulge out as much, and will not flex as "supple-y" as a wider tire would. And conversely, a very wide tire on a narrow rim might flex excessively, especially at low pressure, because it is standing on a relatively narrow base. May lead to washout in corners.
