Tire size/rim width?
08-07-17, 02:56 PM
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Tire size/rim width?
seems to me I remember seeing a chart or website posted about interior rim width and corresponding tire size, but I can't find it thru search or even remember what the topic was. I picked up a cheap set of 700c(622) wheels that I'd like to stick 38mm tires on. the inside rim width is17.8mm. if I remember correctly what I read, suggested rim width
should be 55% of the tire size, I am talking about traditional tire/tube setup, NOT tubeless, does this sound right?
should be 55% of the tire size, I am talking about traditional tire/tube setup, NOT tubeless, does this sound right?
08-07-17, 03:27 PM
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This is probably what you're looking for:
Tire Sizing Systems
38s on an 18mm inside width rim will work just fine.
Tire Sizing Systems
38s on an 18mm inside width rim will work just fine.
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the question then becomes... will your FRAME have enough room for 38mm tires?
what brand/model of bike?
what brand/model of bike?
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Thanks Hokiefyd! a direct answer to the question asked is always appreciated
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