Originally Posted by
Longfellow02
Newbie to all this...can you please explain why manufacturers would not suggest a 28-32 mm tire on a 25 internal width rim ? thanks !!
When I think about the profile of a tire mounted on a too-wide rim, I envision a “flattened” vs round profile. This would result in higher forces applied axially (pressure times larger area) and a proportional loss of lateral force which keeps the tire seated on the bead.