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Old 09-18-17, 03:27 PM
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Bigger tube size for tyre.

Hi I have a 27.5 x 1.5 tyre...is it OK to fit a 27.5 x 2.1 tube. Thanks Barry
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Yes, but it's not ideal. Be especially careful that no part of the tube gets pinched between the tire bead and the rim. I prefer to err on the small side, but in an emergency just about any tube size will work.
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Sure, I've done it. As always, blow a little air into the tube before installing to ward off pinch flats.
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