Wider tires on Dahon Eco3 ?
 

Will a wider tire than stock (1.5") fit on an Eco3? I don't care about speed, I'm looking for a more comfortable ride. I will assume that I will have to remove the fenders to do so.
What will work better for just putzing around, a 1.75 or 2.0?
Any input will be helpfull.

Hello, sorry to reflote this. What tire did you eventually put? I want to change my dahon eco 3 tires...

"Dahon Rotolo, 20 x 1.75"
https://www.rei.com/product/800445/d...ding-bike-2010

If you don't have something constructive to add please move along to another thread.

thanks very much

What are you looking for from the tyres? Speed, comfort, puncture resistance, low price, long life, all of the above?

Hello (sorry but I wasnt able to post because I reached my max number of posts per day)

My idea is to use the bike in parks like the photos above (sorry I dont know how to make image smaller) So for the moment (hope this will increase) maybe 30 kilometers per month (or less). I dont know if in this places is important to have puncture resistance, however I bought a puncture repair kit. Some times front wheel feels not very stable when I pass through loosy sand or leaves. There are also some little hills that would be good to have a good grip. Now I have Kenda West 1,50. And I don´t like it that much.. Gravel is not very comfortable... I weigh 85 kilos (187 pounds). I also would prefer low price..

Thanks for your help.
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Looks like a good place to go cycling, away from traffic. There are a hundred different tyre options that would work although everything is a compromise. From the advert for a new bike above you could likely fit a 1.75" wide tyre (assuming no problems with fenders/mudguards). This doesnt sound like much difference but is noticeable over a 1.5" tyre.

On my bikes I use Schwalbe Marathon tyres mainly. I used a set of 1.75" Marathon Plus for a number of years while touring and on tracks similar to above, and really appreciated them as an all round tyre. The larger volume (previously on 1.5") gave a slightly softer ride, and the grip seemed to improve after a few uses. They have some tread, and with the wider footprint seemed to cope with off road quite well. The downsides are weight and a sluggish feel compared to lightweight slicks, but on the other hand I hate repairing punctures by the side of the road (and I never had to).

There always seems to be a deal on for these tyres on one of the online retailers.

Thank, I have read in many places that people recomend Schwalbe marathon. I will have a look. Thanks for your reply.

Fran