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Wheels, Tyres and Brakes / Re: Alternative to Andra 30 rims
« Last post by Andyb1 on May 21, 2026, 11:08:17 AM »That wider tyres need wider rims to operate at their best seems perfectly logical, but I can not help but think that the situation is more complex than the widest acceptable tyre simply being 2.5 x inner rim width as there are a few other variables……eg
- tyre type (The Schwalbe 2.6 Pick-up tyres used by WorldTourer look like they have very strong sidewalls)
- tyre pressure
- load on wheel
- front or rear fitment
Probably others.
For obvious reasons the ERTRO guidance is likely to be conservative.
I am currently using 26 x 2.00 Dureme and Big Apple tyres on the current 17mm internal width M717 rims on my Raven (outside ERTRO guidelines) at 35 / 40 psi minimum with no apparent problems. I would certainly fit wider rims if and when the wheels get rebuilt due to rim wear - but I can not justify making a change until then.
Edited to add:
Just replacing the tyres on my Rudge Montigue, guess they are from the 1990s / 2000s……26 x 1.50 but so weak and flimsey! I would certainly not trust a wider version on narrow rims.
- tyre type (The Schwalbe 2.6 Pick-up tyres used by WorldTourer look like they have very strong sidewalls)
- tyre pressure
- load on wheel
- front or rear fitment
Probably others.
For obvious reasons the ERTRO guidance is likely to be conservative.
I am currently using 26 x 2.00 Dureme and Big Apple tyres on the current 17mm internal width M717 rims on my Raven (outside ERTRO guidelines) at 35 / 40 psi minimum with no apparent problems. I would certainly fit wider rims if and when the wheels get rebuilt due to rim wear - but I can not justify making a change until then.
Edited to add:
Just replacing the tyres on my Rudge Montigue, guess they are from the 1990s / 2000s……26 x 1.50 but so weak and flimsey! I would certainly not trust a wider version on narrow rims.

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