Thomas Stemmet Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Hi to all currently I own shimano xt deore rims 29er and was wondering what is the thinnest tyre I can mount on the rim safely without worrying for it to slip off.Here's some info about my rims: http://www.competitivecyclist.com/shimano-deore-xt-wh-m785-wheelset-27.5in It says the rim's width is 23.4mm
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 One question. Why? Higher volume is better in every conceivable way but in pure mud. Grip, rolling resistance, comfort, puncture resistance, grip...
Thomas Stemmet Posted September 21, 2015 Author Posted September 21, 2015 yes so that i know which is the thinnest slicks I can put on
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Aaaah, now that makes sense.
PeterF Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Not 100% sure but I think 25c is the narrowest you should go on a MTB wheel.
droo Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 I'd go with a 35, for all the reasons Mayhem said. But mainly because it won't shake your teeth out and it's far less likely to puncture.
Thomas Stemmet Posted September 22, 2015 Author Posted September 22, 2015 I currently own a pair of 35's, very comfortable, but I'm willing to go thinner
dirtypot Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Fitted a set of 25c Gatorskins on Shimano rims yesterday. They got tested over Chappies this morning and all good.Looks weird, but works.
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