How wide of a tire will fit?
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How wide of a tire will fit?
I have a Trek 1.1 (2010) I use as my commuter, and I'm thinking about my options this winter. I have an extra set of wheels lying around that I could turn into winter wheels, and throw some studded or other winter tire on to help deal with ice and other poor conditions.
1. How wide of a tire can do I likely have clearance for? Most 700c studs I've seen are about 700x35
2. Not sure if a stud is necessary for me, since it's really just general road muck and light snow I'm most likely to ride in. Would a cyclocross tire, which is more likely to fit, help a lot with dealing with light snow and slush? I've never ridden on them, so I don't know how much they help on pavement.
1. How wide of a tire can do I likely have clearance for? Most 700c studs I've seen are about 700x35
2. Not sure if a stud is necessary for me, since it's really just general road muck and light snow I'm most likely to ride in. Would a cyclocross tire, which is more likely to fit, help a lot with dealing with light snow and slush? I've never ridden on them, so I don't know how much they help on pavement.
11-07-11, 08:03 AM
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Be sure to factor in tire height as well as width. On one bike I have I test fit some wider tires and while they cleared the frame on the side they hit the brake bridge. Wider tires also tend to be a little taller as well.
One local shop I stopped at last Friday has some 700c x 42's in stock, I don't think I've seen 700x35's in person.
Best bet is if you are going to buy the tires from a local shop is to take your bike and spare wheels in to the shop and test fit the tires in the store on the condition that if they fit then you'll buy them. No need to ride them, just slip them onto your spare wheels, pump them up, and mount the wheels on the bike and check closely for clearances both on the sides and around the perimeter, and allow a little bit of extra room in case you're wheels get bumped or go slightly out of true.
Studs are for ice per my thinking, so if you're going to be on ice, or encounter icy streets, then go with studs.
Just my opinions, subject to change and other peoples corrections/opinions, experiences.
One local shop I stopped at last Friday has some 700c x 42's in stock, I don't think I've seen 700x35's in person.
Best bet is if you are going to buy the tires from a local shop is to take your bike and spare wheels in to the shop and test fit the tires in the store on the condition that if they fit then you'll buy them. No need to ride them, just slip them onto your spare wheels, pump them up, and mount the wheels on the bike and check closely for clearances both on the sides and around the perimeter, and allow a little bit of extra room in case you're wheels get bumped or go slightly out of true.
Studs are for ice per my thinking, so if you're going to be on ice, or encounter icy streets, then go with studs.
Just my opinions, subject to change and other peoples corrections/opinions, experiences.
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I am guessing 700x32 on the Trek. A friend has a Trek road bike and 32 is the biggest. Probably should trial and error.
As far as stud tires, I ride 37c WTB All Terrains and ride in slush/snow with no real issues. I have never used studded tires. The All Terrains roll really well on dry pavement. I can roll along at 16-17 with no problem
As far as stud tires, I ride 37c WTB All Terrains and ride in slush/snow with no real issues. I have never used studded tires. The All Terrains roll really well on dry pavement. I can roll along at 16-17 with no problem
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