Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - bigger tires in small wheels?

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nikolaus.v

12-08-12, 10:30 AM

Hi, my name is Nikolaus and live in Sweden. I am new i forum and i have a question. I have weinmann dp18 700C/18-23 wheels and i was wondering if i can fit 25 mm or 28 mm thick tires.

thanx!

Scrodzilla

12-08-12, 10:32 AM

You'll have no trouble.

Bat56

12-08-12, 10:38 AM

I've got 35mm on my DP18s.

LesterOfPuppets

12-08-12, 10:43 AM

I ran 38mm CX tires on 19mm outside width rims. Lived to tell about it. Would do again. :)

nikolaus.v

12-09-12, 02:05 PM

Thank you all!

skinny matt

12-10-12, 06:57 PM

Frame or fork clearance might be an issue though. What's your bike?