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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: griff on August 09, 2013, 02:36 PM

Title: stupid question about tyres - can I run 1.75 tyres on a 1.5 rim?
Post by: griff on August 09, 2013, 02:36 PM

and is that wise given I'm not 8 stone any more?  :D

Title: Re: stupid question about tyres - can I run 1.75 tyres on a 1.5 rim?
Post by: brummie on August 09, 2013, 02:37 PM

yes petal you can

Title: Re: stupid question about tyres - can I run 1.75 tyres on a 1.5 rim?
Post by: griff on August 09, 2013, 03:07 PM

hmmm interesting

thanks dear for the swift response

Title: Re: stupid question about tyres - can I run 1.75 tyres on a 1.5 rim?
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on August 10, 2013, 10:28 PM

Yes you can with no problems. I run 1.75 tyres on my Araya 7 x 1.5 rims that are fitted to my MT Racing Fox. I've used it on a few rad rides, been round the MK track on it, and also did a 26 mile bike ride last year.

Title: Re: stupid question about tyres - can I run 1.75 tyres on a 1.5 rim?
Post by: griff on August 10, 2013, 10:45 PM

thanks for the replies dave & andy :daumenhoch: