MTB tire size question
09-23-08, 11:56 AM
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MTB tire size question
I've converted an old GT MTB to a SS and am enjoying it. It has 1.5" wide rims running 1.9" tires. Can I safely run 1.5" tires on the 1.5" rims??
09-23-08, 01:16 PM
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IF they are "marked" 26x1.5", then you could safely go to 1.25" if you want.
https://sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#width
https://sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#width
09-23-08, 02:13 PM
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yeah, bill is right. don't know why youd wanna go that low, but you could.
09-24-08, 09:48 AM
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Thanks, I'll be going with 1.5's then. Didn't want to spend money and have my tie bead unseat downhill at speed :0(
