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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Dennis on November 30, 2003, 03:10:58 am

Title: rim width vs tire width
Post by: Dennis on November 30, 2003, 03:10:58 am

hey guys, question for you all.
my rims are 24 mm wide.
I have been using 2.1 and 2.25 inch wide
tires. I recently acquired a 2.5 inch Weirwolf
tire and mounted on the front of the Oz.
It seems to work pretty well, but I honestly
have not ridden real hard on it.
Is this advisable? What is the limit on width
for this width rim?

thanks for the input.
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Title: Re: rim width vs tire width
Post by: kkeen on November 30, 2003, 06:36:59 am

  I ran 2.4" WTB MotoRapators on 23mm Mavic 223 rims @ 32 psi for almost 6mo. w/ a problem. I asked around about the wide tire vs. narrow rim issue and couldn't get any definitive yes, no answers. I am now running the same WTB's w/ 31mm Sun Singletracks. The tread is spread out better offering a little better traction. I'd say if it is working all is good.

Title: Re: rim width vs tire width
Post by: jimbo on November 30, 2003, 07:42:46 am

This link is discussing DH tires.  The pros and cons of rim with issues still probably applies to XC type rims.

http://www.descent-world.co.uk/stendectyreguide.htm

Title: Re: rim width vs tire width
Post by: Gordo on November 30, 2003, 10:26:47 am

Dennis-
I have the same tire (the 2.5 weirwolf) and I am running it on a 24 mm rim a bontrager in the front on my animal. It works pretty well. You'll have to run a bit higher air pressure. The weirwolf works well in dusty dry conditions but I am disappointed in it's proformance in the mud and wet it clogs in sticky mud too much; kenda's work better. It is wide and cheap though.

Title: Re: rim width vs tire width
Post by: Dennis on November 30, 2003, 11:58:39 am

thanks for the input guys, I appreciate the info. seems like it'll work pretty well
have a great day,
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