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12-07-03 | 10:36 AM

mirona

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MTB tires on Road

OK here's the scenario. I have two road bikes, one is a beater. Just got 20 in. of snow here and I want to keep riding. I live in a nice small town so the roads are not plowed as well but there's also not that much traffic. Now this is my first real winter and was just wondering if I could put MTB tires on my beater road bike? I really don't want to sit inside with a trainer or anything. Would the fatter tires change anything at all? Thanks in advance.

12-07-03 | 12:46 PM

khuon

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Originally Posted by mirona

Now this is my first real winter and was just wondering if I could put MTB tires on my beater road bike? I really don't want to sit inside with a trainer or anything. Would the fatter tires change anything at all?

MTB tyres are 26" tyres and won't fit a 700c rim. You'll want to look for something like cyclocross tyres. You may not be able to fit all widths due to brake arch clearance issues and even if you do, the narrow clearance can result in clogging.

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12-08-03 | 11:09 AM