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Switchback owners, what is the widest rear tyre that can be fitted without rubbing?
I have a spare rock razor 2.35 but doubt this would fit. (hope tech enduro rims)
What you running?
thanks
It seems to vary - I ran a 2.2 Trail King on my steel one and there wasn't that much room (on DT M1700 wheels) but there do seem to be a few getting away with Hans Dampfs and Rock Razors.
If you have the tyre, why not fit it and see if it fits?
I'm using a 2.35" bontrager xr3 team issue on the rear of my steel switchback, still got plenty of clearance even though it looks huge.
I got a 2.35 rock razor into my slackline, and there wasn't much room to spare but it never caused any problems.
A mate of mine has 2.4 nobby nics on tech enduros in his, apparently OK given how much he's raving about the bike!
So here is the rock razor 2.35 in a switchback.
I have about 4mm clearance each side, is this enough before i test ride tomorrow or should i bung the ardent back on for now? and buy something narrower
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That looks pretty snug - guessing you may get a bit of rub as the wheel / frame flex in corners etc.