Originally Posted by
70sSanO
I don’t see an issue with running a 38mm (1-1/2”) tire on a 16mm internal width.
I'm running 44mm RH Snoqualmie Pass tires in 17 mm internal rims with no problems.
Originally Posted by
70sSanO
If you are running 2 sets of wheels, rim brake, I would think you would want to duplicate the same wheelset you have now. Same rim, or at least same outside width, and same hub.
Good advice.
With rim brakes, getting the tire past the pads can be a squeeze even if the brake has a release lever. I found that when I moved from 23mm to 28mm tires on the road bike.
My bike with the 44mm tires has disc brakes, so not an issue there.