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Maybe a stupid question, but is it likely to be OK to run a 2.35" tyre on a rim that says it only goes up to 2.3"?
Is it likely to be a problem as its only just over?
I run 2.35 HighRoller on a 17mm internal X317 rim. I'm sure you will be fine. 😉
Not found a tyre measured that accurately yet.
What tyre and rim exactly? There's a whole world of difference between say a maxxis ignitor and Schwalbe hans dampf even though they're both 2.35.
I was running 2.4@ mountain kings on a Mavic x329 with an internal width of 19mm and that was over the maximum tyre size quoted on the rim.
It meant the tyres had a really rounded profile which I liked and could run 30psi with no punctures or squirming about. That was running with tubes.
I think I actualled preferred the way those tyres would break away compared to the ones now - although I think I've got more outright grip these days.
Currently running 2.3" Maxis Tyres on a 30mm internal width rim with a tubeless setup.
As above, it'll affect the shape of the tyre and it'll come up a bit rounder than it would on a wider rim, but there's no big safety issue.
To put it in context that extra 0.05" = 1.27mm...
Or in soon to be stardardized, Post-Brexit units:
[i]One gnats chuff +/- bugger all[/i]...
joebristol - MemberI was running 2.4@ mountain kings on a Mavic x329 with an internal width of 19mm and that was over the maximum tyre size quoted on the rim.
When I measured my 2.4 MKs they were almost exactly 2.2.
I have 2.4 Trail Kings on 17mm rim .running front tubeless n rear tubed as rim would not seal for love nor money.
Feel great too and lovely hum on fresh tarmac other day .