Installing a fatty!
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:21 am
Greetings!
I have searched the forums, googled and hunted for a real answer to this question…
Other than installing a car tire on my bike, how wide of a rear tire can I put on the rear of my bike?
The debates are HUGE! But lacking in answers!
I have seen a post about a 200/70-15 on the stock rim with a small amount of clearance, yet no rubbing issues. That topic turned into a fight stating the rim was too narrow for the tire to put down the wider foot print. That its not recommended... BLAH BLAH BLAH!!
So, I have read on line about the size differences between the 2 tires and the changes that will occur. I’m not worried about those… It’s the fit; I’m concerned with the most.
I would like to run the 200/70-15 on the bike, or the 190/70-15, for a little beefier tire.
Anyone have any input on this? Who has installed the fattest tire they can, that’s NOT a car tire?
Any suggestions for a tire brand that is priced reasonable, and where to buy it?
Thanks for your input and feedback.
I have searched the forums, googled and hunted for a real answer to this question…
Other than installing a car tire on my bike, how wide of a rear tire can I put on the rear of my bike?
The debates are HUGE! But lacking in answers!
I have seen a post about a 200/70-15 on the stock rim with a small amount of clearance, yet no rubbing issues. That topic turned into a fight stating the rim was too narrow for the tire to put down the wider foot print. That its not recommended... BLAH BLAH BLAH!!
So, I have read on line about the size differences between the 2 tires and the changes that will occur. I’m not worried about those… It’s the fit; I’m concerned with the most.
I would like to run the 200/70-15 on the bike, or the 190/70-15, for a little beefier tire.
Anyone have any input on this? Who has installed the fattest tire they can, that’s NOT a car tire?
Any suggestions for a tire brand that is priced reasonable, and where to buy it?
Thanks for your input and feedback.