How to calculate max/min tire width for a rim?
08-02-12, 04:49 PM
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Measure the inner rim width. Ideally, you'd use a tire 1.45-2 times that in width. In practice, you can get away with going a little wider.
08-02-12, 06:23 PM
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08-02-12, 07:00 PM
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I figure the typical limits are about 1.25-2.5 X rim width. After that, you're on your own.
Of course, someone will disagree, even if they're wrong
Sometimes it doesn't matter because there's only one size for that rim, such as the 590-597MM rims.
Of course, someone will disagree, even if they're wrong
Sometimes it doesn't matter because there's only one size for that rim, such as the 590-597MM rims.
