tire size on Speedcity wheels?

[d_douglas]

What is the max tire size that can be used on Mavic Speedcitys? I happen to have a spare pair and really like them AND was toying with the idea of buying a 29er frame. Would these wheels work? WELL? Could I install a 2.0" tire on these wheels and have them perform well?

Alternatively, I could scrap the entire idea n just put the extra wheels up for sale on the Forum here.- That would be the smart idea, but not the fun idea.

Thanks for encouraging me to do the wrong thing...

[Ken Robb]

if you know the rim width you can check acceptable tire sizes on-line.

[PacNW2Ford]

Mavic says 19 to 32mm. It is a narrow rim 622x13. I would say it wouldn't be optimal to run MTB size tires on them.

[xjoex]

I have run 38c tires on mine. But nothing larger yet. The wheels are for sale if anyone needs a set, they can run tubeless....

-Joe

[d_douglas]

I googled this on the web and people were saying that they have used 2.1 and even 2.3s. I think think is a bit much, but I think I could live with 50mm (2" tires).

It seems that no one here has actually tried this?

Thanks to all for replies.

[pcxmbfj]

I ran 2.0 mountain tires on these rims for my first 29er build.

They were WTB Exiwolf I think. The selection of 29er tires was limited.

Could never get a successful tubeless setup and they were a little flexy because of the low spoke count.

Still have them on a commuter.