Fitting narrower tyres

07-30-2004, 01:40 AM

Hi all,

Recently my offroad riding has gone from "almost none"
to "none". My hybrid currently has 700x38c tyres, and
so I'm thinking about getting some narrower ones.

I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
I could expect to fit?

Hopefully it's not too much of a tyre-some question. Ahem.

Cheers,

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jc

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07-30-2004, 06:58 AM

"Jeremy Collins" <jd.collins@ntlworld-not.com> wrote in message
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IoOc.33$Kh6.9@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all,
>
> Recently my offroad riding has gone from "almost none"
> to "none". My hybrid currently has 700x38c tyres, and
> so I'm thinking about getting some narrower ones.
>
> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Go here and read all about it:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

....under "Width Considerations."

You will need to know your rim width to know what tires will fit. Choosing a
median size, rather than one at the extremes of compatibility for that rim,
will tend to reduce mounting and in-use damage problems.

Hybrids that I've seen tend to come with rims that start to become difficult
to use with tires smaller than 32, although you might be able to get a 28
onto some of them. 700x32c is a size in which there are many good choices in
pavement tires.

RichC

07-30-2004, 06:58 AM

"Jeremy Collins" <jd.collins@ntlworld-not.com> wrote in message
news

IoOc.33$Kh6.9@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all,
>
> Recently my offroad riding has gone from "almost none"
> to "none". My hybrid currently has 700x38c tyres, and
> so I'm thinking about getting some narrower ones.
>
> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Go here and read all about it:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

....under "Width Considerations."

You will need to know your rim width to know what tires will fit. Choosing a
median size, rather than one at the extremes of compatibility for that rim,
will tend to reduce mounting and in-use damage problems.

Hybrids that I've seen tend to come with rims that start to become difficult
to use with tires smaller than 32, although you might be able to get a 28
onto some of them. 700x32c is a size in which there are many good choices in
pavement tires.

RichC

07-30-2004, 06:58 AM

"Jeremy Collins" <jd.collins@ntlworld-not.com> wrote in message
news

IoOc.33$Kh6.9@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all,
>
> Recently my offroad riding has gone from "almost none"
> to "none". My hybrid currently has 700x38c tyres, and
> so I'm thinking about getting some narrower ones.
>
> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Go here and read all about it:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

....under "Width Considerations."

You will need to know your rim width to know what tires will fit. Choosing a
median size, rather than one at the extremes of compatibility for that rim,
will tend to reduce mounting and in-use damage problems.

Hybrids that I've seen tend to come with rims that start to become difficult
to use with tires smaller than 32, although you might be able to get a 28
onto some of them. 700x32c is a size in which there are many good choices in
pavement tires.

RichC

07-30-2004, 06:58 AM

"Jeremy Collins" <jd.collins@ntlworld-not.com> wrote in message
news

IoOc.33$Kh6.9@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all,
>
> Recently my offroad riding has gone from "almost none"
> to "none". My hybrid currently has 700x38c tyres, and
> so I'm thinking about getting some narrower ones.
>
> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Go here and read all about it:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

....under "Width Considerations."

You will need to know your rim width to know what tires will fit. Choosing a
median size, rather than one at the extremes of compatibility for that rim,
will tend to reduce mounting and in-use damage problems.

Hybrids that I've seen tend to come with rims that start to become difficult
to use with tires smaller than 32, although you might be able to get a 28
onto some of them. 700x32c is a size in which there are many good choices in
pavement tires.

RichC

07-30-2004, 06:58 AM

"Jeremy Collins" <jd.collins@ntlworld-not.com> wrote in message
news

IoOc.33$Kh6.9@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all,
>
> Recently my offroad riding has gone from "almost none"
> to "none". My hybrid currently has 700x38c tyres, and
> so I'm thinking about getting some narrower ones.
>
> I've only ever replaced tyres with ones of the same size,
> so I'm a bit unsure about what range of sizes will fit
> my wheels. Can any kind person tell me what range of sizes
> I could expect to fit?

Go here and read all about it:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

....under "Width Considerations."

You will need to know your rim width to know what tires will fit. Choosing a
median size, rather than one at the extremes of compatibility for that rim,
will tend to reduce mounting and in-use damage problems.

Hybrids that I've seen tend to come with rims that start to become difficult
to use with tires smaller than 32, although you might be able to get a 28
onto some of them. 700x32c is a size in which there are many good choices in
pavement tires.

RichC

07-30-2004, 07:58 AM

What kind of rims do you have (recommended width and are they hook
beaded)?

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And a really low gear for the hills!"

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07-30-2004, 07:58 AM

What kind of rims do you have (recommended width and are they hook
beaded)?

- -

"May you have the wind at your back.
And a really low gear for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

Chris'Z Corner
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

07-30-2004, 07:58 AM

What kind of rims do you have (recommended width and are they hook
beaded)?

- -

"May you have the wind at your back.
And a really low gear for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

Chris'Z Corner
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

07-30-2004, 07:58 AM

What kind of rims do you have (recommended width and are they hook
beaded)?

- -

"May you have the wind at your back.
And a really low gear for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

Chris'Z Corner
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]