max tire width on Mavic Reflex

[Frankwurst]

Can somebody tell me what the maximum tire width is that can be safely run on a Mavic Reflex SUP clincher. Thanks.:beer:

[Velocipede]

I ran 700x35c cyclocross tires on them. Never had an issue before. I know the Helium wheels(that's what I used) were popular back in the 90's in cross. So 33's for sure.

[drgonzo]

Funny, I was just exploring this issue today. The answer really depends on the size of your rim. Schwable has this page that lays it all out:

https://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_info/tire_dimensions

[thirdgenbird]

In the 80s/90s, narrow rims was actually used as a selling feature on some high-end mountain bikes. 2.1in tires on 19mm external rims was a normal thing.

[mhespenheide]

In the 80s/90s, narrow rims was actually used as a selling feature on some high-end mountain bikes. 2.1in tires on 19mm external rims was a normal thing.

Came here to say the same thing. 2.1, 2.2" tires on Mavic narrow rims that Kieth Bontrager rolled down were a hot ticket at one point.

Not sure how high pressure I'd run, though.

[thirdgenbird]

It may not exhibit the riding characteristics you want, but it’s plenty safe at normal pressures.

For what it’s worth, I recently bought a new budget single speed from Giant and it came with 2.1 tires on traditional width rims.

[Velocipede]

It may not exhibit the riding characteristics you want, but it’s plenty safe at normal pressures.

For what it’s worth, I recently bought a new budget single speed from Giant and it came with 2.1 tires on traditional width rims.

I used to run Ritchey cross tires at 70psi on the Mavic Helium wheels which is the same rim as the Reflex. I never had any issues. Never had them pop off or anything either.