2.3" tyres on Focus rim?

[Dickgam]

I have a 2019 Focus Jam with the Race Face AR 40 rims. I have changed the front to a Minion DHF 2.6 and was wondering as I have a either a nearly new Maxis shorty 2.3" or 2.3" Schwalbe Magic Mary how will the be on the rim? Will the profile of the tyre be too square?

Cheers for your thoughts.

 

[steve_sordy]

I use the WTB chart for tyre width vs internal rim width.

Tire & Rim Fit Chart

Page down until you get to the "Mountain" chart.
It has rim widths across the top in mm and tyre widths down the left in mm (2.3" is 58mm)

The chart says that they are outside of the optimum performance band but are right in the middle of the compatible band. If your tyres are designated "WT" for Wide Trail", then you should be OK.

The Scwhalbe tyre/rim chart says they are not recommended

Tire Dimensions

You may have to change the language from German to English (top right, click, select).

Go for "Which tyre fits which rim?" and page down.

 

[Mabman]

So you have the tyres and the wheel to fit it on already. Air is free so why not just try it and take your own word for it?

 

[Dickgam]

I use the WTB chart for tyre width vs internal rim width.

Tire & Rim Fit Chart

Page down until you get to the "Mountain" chart.
It has rim widths across the top in mm and tyre widths down the left in mm (2.3" is 58mm)

The chart says that they are outside of the optimum performance band but are right in the middle of the compatible band. If your tyres are designated "WT" for Wide Trail", then you should be OK.

The Scwhalbe tyre/rim chart says they are not recommended

Tire Dimensions

You may have to change the language from German to English (top right, click, select).

Go for "Which tyre fits which rim?" and page down.

Will do, Thank you.

 

[Dickgam]

So you have the tyres and the wheel to fit it on already. Air is free so why not just try it and take your own word for it?

Your right, I was just asking if anyone had tried it. I don't think the Magic Mary is tubeless compatible so may just tube it,

Thanks.

 

[Dickgam]

I use the WTB chart for tyre width vs internal rim width.

Tire & Rim Fit Chart

Page down until you get to the "Mountain" chart.
It has rim widths across the top in mm and tyre widths down the left in mm (2.3" is 58mm)

The chart says that they are outside of the optimum performance band but are right in the middle of the compatible band. If your tyres are designated "WT" for Wide Trail", then you should be OK.

The Scwhalbe tyre/rim chart says they are not recommended

Tire Dimensions

You may have to change the language from German to English (top right, click, select).

Go for "Which tyre fits which rim?" and page down.

Hi,

I have looked at the charts and your right what you are saying. I may try the Maxis "Shorty", at least they will be both Maxis when it gets a bit muddier. Cheers.

 

[Zed]

FWIW, I don't think I'd be putting a 2.3" tire on a 40mm ID rim. It'd leave the rim too exposed for my tastes, on top of any other rideability issues.