[Fix] Tyre rubbing against frame

[Rouxenator]

Reading reviews of tyres with various sizes I recall a few of them stating that one manufacturers 2.25 could be another's 2.40.

 

Personally I only found that out recently after fitting 2.25 Mitchelin Wild Racers this week. Previously I was able to easily ride with a 2.35 Maxxis Forekaster at the back but these Wild Racers have very aggressive side knobbies that (due to a slight bump) tends to run against the frame when pedaling hard. 

 

But fear not, as kid I learned you can fix (or f...k) anything using mom's kitchen scissors. So in this case I took the kitchen scissors without the wife seeing, and cured my frame rub problem. It was only the left side that rubbed due to the slight bump it had.

 

Have a look at my handy work : 

 

 

[usxorf]

Are there mostly right-hand corners where you ride?

[Jewbacca]

You'll be lucky to get 10 000km out of those now!

[DJR]

Asymmetrical tyres......you started the next craze!     

[dave303e]

Asymmetrical tyres......you started the next craze!     

 

Big in MotoGP already, tyres to suit the track

[Gr3mlin131]

This really seems like a problem that would have solved itself given enough time. I am sure the tires will wear down quicker than the frame they were rubbing against. 

[dirtypot]

This really seems like a problem that would have solved itself given enough time. I am sure the tires will wear down quicker than the frame they were rubbing against. 

 

But would you want to test that out?

[Allrounder]

Why did you not replace your tyres with that funny name one again? 

 

Can't remember what they were called, but they gave you good millage? 

[keithbe]

I would have called "time for a new bike" rather than customise the tyres.

[Jewbacca]

I would have called "time for a new bike" rather than customise the tyres.

He can get at least another 27 years out of that bike! 

[Twaatie]

Well he does middle finger break...... So would not expect anything less [emoji6]

[Ispeed_V]

I would be more worried about the clearance at the top

[Jacoo]

This really seems like a problem that would have solved itself given enough time. I am sure the tires will wear down quicker than the frame they were rubbing against.

I really hope youre joking

[Rouxenator]

Initially I thought of swapping the rear tyre for a Conti trail king that I have somewhere, or even a Crossmark. But the appeal of using the kitchen scissors and not getting my hands dirty with sealant - I could not resist. 

 

Remember, the kitchen is a wonderful place for bike stuff, like cleaning your helmet - in the dishwasher. 

 

The bike is nearing 23,000km so yeah, I would say give or take 27 more years of life in it. 

 

It is not only in braking where I use my middle finger - it's a way of life. 

[NotSoBigBen]

I'd be a lot more worried about riding it in mud with so little clearance even after the 'mod' .. now that'll wear a frame down!

[lechatnoir]

You'll be lucky to get 10 000km out of those now!

 

He's kept the bits he cut off and will reuse them when the front wears down...