matching mtb tyres to rims?
10-17-11, 01:08 PM
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matching mtb tyres to rims?
Hi everyone,
Is using a mavic xm317 rim too narrow for using a 26x2.4 tyre? I ride xc mostly, but i do like to have the extra cushioning of a large tyre up front. What width rim would be the 'ideal' for a 2.4 tyre?
Is using a mavic xm317 rim too narrow for using a 26x2.4 tyre? I ride xc mostly, but i do like to have the extra cushioning of a large tyre up front. What width rim would be the 'ideal' for a 2.4 tyre?
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Scroll about ¾ of the way down this page to the cart of tire width vs rim width; make sure that you read the commentary.
https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#width
https://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#width
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Thanks nfmisso, i looked at that chart before i asked the question, and according to that chart a 17mm rim is compatiable with a max size of a 1.7 inch tyre, which seems a bit weird when the stock tyres that were on the wheels were 2.1 inch! I see it says that riders exceed these sizes with no problems, but i was thinking that maybe a 2.4 tyre would be pushing the limits a bit too far?
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The Mavic XM 317 has recommended tyre widths of 1.00" to 2.10"
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/rims...ke/rims/XM-317
Mavic recommends 21mm wide rims for tyre widths of 2.10" to 2.50"
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/rims...ke/rims/XM-317
Mavic recommends 21mm wide rims for tyre widths of 2.10" to 2.50"
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Thanks nfmisso, i looked at that chart before i asked the question, and according to that chart a 17mm rim is compatiable with a max size of a 1.7 inch tyre, which seems a bit weird when the stock tyres that were on the wheels were 2.1 inch! I see it says that riders exceed these sizes with no problems, but i was thinking that maybe a 2.4 tyre would be pushing the limits a bit too far?
The Mavic XM 317 has recommended tyre widths of 1.00" to 2.10"
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/rims...ke/rims/XM-317
Mavic recommends 21mm wide rims for tyre widths of 2.10" to 2.50"
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/rims...ke/rims/XM-317
Mavic recommends 21mm wide rims for tyre widths of 2.10" to 2.50"
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