Originally Posted by
somebikeguy
I'm trying to maximize width on an older frame. I have measured clearance just over 35mm so tried some 35mm Gravelking SS+ but found them to be actually a hair over 36mm. Their side tread rubs the stays. Does anyone have a nominal 35mm tire that measures 35mm or less, inflated? I am running tubeless, 20mm ID rims (Pacenti Forza).
Failing that... I really don't want to dip down to 32mm which is the next size down in gravelkings. Any experience with 33, 34's ?
I can't do 650b because this is a canti brake bike and I will be using some super duper Paul canti's I have on hand.
if you have just over 35mm of clearance, it’s going to be very hard to find a 35mm indicated tire to fit. Between the wide 20mm IW rim— assuming you meant width and not ID or diameter— tire pressure and casing stretch over time, you probably just don’t have the space and will have to size down to a nominal 32mm.
Because of all the variables and variances you might find a 35 that fits, but unless you’re extremely luckly, it’s going to be expesive and time consuming doing fit by trial-and-error.