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[Closed] Silly question - how do you know what the max size tyre a wheel will take is?

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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 : 12/01/2015 7:18 pm
 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 : 12/01/2015 7:28 pm
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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 : 12/01/2015 7:35 pm
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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 : 12/01/2015 7:36 pm