Originally Posted by
YonathanZ
What kind of modifications? And the Marathon Plus is not a balloon tire, so what's the point in getting one? My current tires are very durable, I had no problems riding over glass shards and gravel.
Anyway, I have measured the fork without the wheel - it's 2.75 inches wide.
And I took two measurements of the internal part of the rim, not sure which one is the relevant one:
You'll need to use different length spokes on one side. The spoke calculator will let you know.
The Marathon Plus behaves like a balloon tire at full pressure. The only thing different is that it doesn't come in wide sizes. It's also a very fast tire and very expensive.
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