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  • Silly question – how do you know what the max size tyre a wheel will take is?
  • ElShalimo
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    I can measure the tyre clearance but how can I find out what the max size tyres that I can use are?

    Posted 9 years ago
    jimw
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    Check on the website for the manufacturer of the rim.
    For example, Mavic state that Crossmax ST should have max 2.3″ tyres,

    Posted 9 years ago
    ElShalimo
    Full Member

    thanks, my wife’s bike is a 2013 Boardman hybrid but has no-name rims
    any ideas?

    there’s loads of tyre clearance but not sure what will fit

    Posted 9 years ago
    jimw
    Free Member

    Measure the internal width, this may give some guide. For example, the Crossmax St above have a 19mm internal width, for Mavic XC717 with 17 mm internal width, they suggest 2.1″ max

    Posted 9 years ago
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