Will this bike and wheels take 32mm tyres?
12-13-09, 09:16 PM
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Will this bike and wheels take 32mm tyres?
My wife rides a Bianchi
https://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycle...-mix-trpl.html
It has Shimano WH-R500 wheels. We are planning a trip to an area with not so good roads and was wondering whether it would take 32mm tyres? Some pics of the clearance at the brake calipers.
https://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycle...-mix-trpl.html
It has Shimano WH-R500 wheels. We are planning a trip to an area with not so good roads and was wondering whether it would take 32mm tyres? Some pics of the clearance at the brake calipers.
12-13-09, 10:08 PM
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Nope, no way. What are those tires on it now, 23's? You can probably go to 25's but I think that'll be about the max.
12-13-09, 10:08 PM
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Assuming those are the 23s the bike is spec'd with, no. You'd be lucky to jam a 28 in there.
12-13-09, 10:15 PM
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Don't know if 25s would make enough difference to be worth the cost, but if your wife is a relative lightweight, she might be able to get away with those at reduced pressure. My wife weighs about 125, and she runs 700x25s at 80-85.
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nope.
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My WHR-500s came with 23s, I just put some 25 Gatorskins on for longer distance riding and they fit well. 28's would be pretty tight.
I think 32s are too wide for the rims too, but I'm still a noob.
I think 32s are too wide for the rims too, but I'm still a noob.
12-14-09, 05:51 AM
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Thanks guys - those are 23s, so I guess I'll try a 28 at least. Her weight is 110 lbs, so lower pressure is possible.
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