Narrow Road Tyres for MTB Wheels???

[Moss]

Hi All,

I'm thinking about putting road tyres on this Bike>

I'd like to find the right width tyre for the MTB wheels, But, would like them as narrow and slick as possible, want to use this bike as a winter road bike!

Any ideas as to size I should look for ? with inner tubes to fit, Any pointers to the right tyre would be appreciated.

Cheers

M

 

[Salty seadog]

i too would be interested in the answer although I am looking for some trail tyres, something good for the road and not to rough off road.

currently have 26 x 2.2 nobblies.

 

[BC BOOTLE]

i put 26 x 1.50 road tyres ( schwalbe city jets with puncture protection ) on my mtb,,knocked 15 mins off a 19 mile commute

 

[lukesdad]

There are a few about Ive used spesh fat boys 1.25 they are very good. The best ive found are ritchey tom slicks 1.00 wear well and pretty fast.

 

[BC BOOTLE]

no punctures whatsoever, , but i have also got slime tubes fitted,also got slime tubes on my 700x23c road bike

 

[lukesdad]

i too would be interested in the answer although I am looking for some trail tyres, something good for the road and not to rough off road.

currently have 26 x 2.2 nobblies.

A tyre for both disciplines ?

 

[Salty seadog]

Hi Lukesdad,

Yes indeed, a tyre for all occasions if you will,
One that has low rolling resistance on the flat but a bit of grip for minor trails

 

[Moodyman]

Tyre for both surfaces: Continental Double Fighter.

Does both road and light off road. But doesn't excel in either field.

To the OP - if you fit narrow tyres, make sure that they fit onto your rim. MTB rims are a little wider and you don't want your tyre coming off. Also, I read that MTB rims don't take too kindly to high pressure tyres & tubes.

I personally wouldn't want to go lower than 1.35 for a road based mtb tyre.

 

[cyberknight]

+1 for city jets, a good budget tyre that will certainly make your ride faster.

I recently bought some continental travel contacts , not cheap but they are for my OMFG its nasty weather bike ..



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[Nearly there]

i put 26 x 1.50 road tyres ( schwalbe city jets with puncture protection ) on my mtb

And me

 

[Moss]

Thanks Gentlemen,

Looks as though I could go as narrow as 1.25 then on some road tyres for the MTB? Anyone have a link to view these tyres; and best place to buy a set?

Cheers

M

 

[cyberknight]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24629

 

[Moss]

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=24629

Thanks CK,

Can I go narrower than 1.5 ??

 

[Crankarm]

I wouldn't as MTB rims are typically pretty wide. Imagine putting narrow tyres on your car wheels ............ they will give abysmal handling, not hold pressure too well and risk coming off. Most rim manufacturers ie Mavic give a min and max tyre width for their rims. 1.35- 1.5 inch would seem a safe lower limit for MTB rims to me, but then I again I don't know what rims you have or their dimensions. Why don't you take a wheel to your LBS to see what they advise?

 

[cyberknight]

As crank says 1.5 should be fine, i used to run city jets at 70 psi , max of 80 ? i think so they ran quickly anyway.