I just bought two 26"X2.25" bicycle tires. What rim width should I use for these tires?

Question

The rims on my bike now are 20mm wide.

Answer 1

Sheldon brown is a good source for answers to questions like this...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire_sizing.html

For the most part you can run nearly any rim with those tires but given they are > 2 inch then the wider rims are the better choice....

From the chart on the site a 2.25 tire goes best with a 25mm rim (inside diameter)...

Sounds like you have 19mm inside diameter rims (very common these days)

You can probably get away with your narrower rims as long as you aren't trying to run very high pressures (> 40psi on those size tires) as that will put extra stress on the rim walls which could reduce the life of the rim (rim walls may crack or inside of rim may crack over time (like around 1 year of constant use)...

Answer 2

No, in case you get the incorrect width rim for the tyre or vice versa the designed loading is compromised. occasion if I easily have a 23mm rim and a 26mm tyre the tyre bulges out and subsequently any result deliver capability outwards particularly than into the rim spokes and hub. you will get blow outs extra genuinely. on the turn element in case you employ a tyre too small it won't enable adequate space for the indoors tube. Use what's the dazzling length allround, might value a splash a splash extra now, in spite of the undeniable fact that it is going to avert time and money down the song, and supply extra constructive overall performance. Ebay's continually a winner.

Answer 3

I find this hard to believe but...
You can convert virtually any mountain bike tire to tubeless using this system regardless of the tire being new or used. The lighter the tire casing, the easier it will be to mount, but the more it will leak initially and the more frequently you will need to top up the air pressure. Tires with large holes or cuts in the casing should be repaired first or not used.

http://www.nsmb.com/gear/tubeless_12_04.php

Answer 4

For great all terrain tires get a Mavic Crossland ( disc brake compatible,SUP welded 6106 aluminum rim including UB Control brake surface and Straight pull,straight-gauge black spokes ) ,WTB LaserDisc Lite is also TOUGH. ( Just a few----check the following websites for MORE - www.blueskycycling.com or www.pricepoint.com)