weinmann dp 18, how wide of a tire
07-22-09, 08:44 PM
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weinmann dp 18, how wide of a tire
does anyone know how wide of a tire i can fit on dp18's. I want to try some randonneur 32's if possible, has anyone tried this
07-22-09, 08:55 PM
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I have ran 38's with no problems
07-22-09, 10:07 PM
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you can usually exceed the recommended level by a good bit, but the shape of the tire goes off. Instead of being round, it gets a ridge that can make cornering difficult.
I've run 38's, just be careful when you lean in heavily.
I've run 38's, just be careful when you lean in heavily.
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^word.
there is a huge trend with XC mountain biking to have skinny rims under MTB tires (2.1, 2.3's) it works fine as long as the bead and sidewall are strong enough.
there is a huge trend with XC mountain biking to have skinny rims under MTB tires (2.1, 2.3's) it works fine as long as the bead and sidewall are strong enough.
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Originally Posted by Dinosaur88
i have Vittoria Randonneur in 28's on mine.
07-22-09, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jjmadaj
thats a lot wider than i would have thought, what kind of tires
07-23-09, 10:56 AM
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My polo bike has DP18s with a 28mm Randonneur on the front and a 37mm on the rear. I'd prefer a wider rim for the rear, but no trouble with it so far.
