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Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:12 am
by Beancounter
Simple question, can I run 2.8 x 27.5 tyres on a 27.5+ rim or is internal width going to be an issue? Chain Reaction isn't blessed with choice on 27.5+ tyres.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:39 am
by weeksy
Beancounter wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:12 am
Simple question, can I run 2.8 x 27.5 tyres on a 27.5+ rim or is internal width going to be an issue? Chain Reaction isn't blessed with choice on 27.5+ tyres.
Why wouldn't you be able to ? What size is on there currently ? I can't see why a 2.8 won't fit fine.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:45 am
by Beancounter
weeksy wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:39 am
Beancounter wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:12 am
Simple question, can I run 2.8 x 27.5 tyres on a 27.5+ rim or is internal width going to be an issue? Chain Reaction isn't blessed with choice on 27.5+ tyres.
Why wouldn't you be able to ? What size is on there currently ? I can't see why a 2.8 won't fit fine.
Good point, 27.5 x 2.8 on there just now.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:47 am
by weeksy
Yeah i didn't think they looked crazy big, so that'd make sense.
I'd say a 2.6 or a 2.8 will be fine... You'd arguably get away with a 2.5 without any worries too.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:47 am
by Mr Moofo
Mr Counter,
`i have a couple of 27.5+ tyres you could probably have. I tried ruining the Flare Max as a mullet and particularly hated the 2.8 - which I think is a maxis high roller ( it is mounted in the wheel at the moment - so I will go and check).
I may keep the Bontrager 2.6 but let you know later on today.
Yours for free ...if you want it
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:17 pm
by Taff
I can very highly recommend the Michelin e-wild in 2.8.
The grip is brill in all conditions and the carcass is quite rigid so you'd be really unlucky to rip a chunk out of the sidewall again.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:30 pm
by Beancounter
Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:47 am
Mr Counter,
`i have a couple of 27.5+ tyres you could probably have. I tried ruining the Flare Max as a mullet and particularly hated the 2.8 - which I think is a maxis high roller ( it is mounted in the wheel at the moment - so I will go and check).
I may keep the Bontrager 2.6 but let you know later on today.
Yours for free ...if you want it
Thanks, if you're not happy with the Maxxis I'll happily take it from you for a fair price.
No particular rush as I've got Taff's part worn Nobby Nic on there just now and the bike needs some fettling before going out again.
I've never tried Maxxis or Schwalbe, I normally stick to WTB Vigilante, so this could be a wee voyage of discovery.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:23 pm
by Mr Moofo
Beancounter wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:30 pm
Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:47 am
Mr Counter,
`i have a couple of 27.5+ tyres you could probably have. I tried ruining the Flare Max as a mullet and particularly hated the 2.8 - which I think is a maxis high roller ( it is mounted in the wheel at the moment - so I will go and check).
I may keep the Bontrager 2.6 but let you know later on today.
Yours for free ...if you want it
Thanks, if you're not happy with the Maxxis I'll happily take it from you for a fair price.
No particular rush as I've got Taff's part worn Nobby Nic on there just now and the bike needs some fettling before going out again.
I've never tried Maxxis or Schwalbe, I normally stick to WTB Vigilante, so this could be a wee voyage of discovery.
It’s actually a Minion DHR II ...
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:28 pm
by Beancounter
Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:23 pm
Beancounter wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:30 pm
Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:47 am
Mr Counter,
`i have a couple of 27.5+ tyres you could probably have. I tried ruining the Flare Max as a mullet and particularly hated the 2.8 - which I think is a maxis high roller ( it is mounted in the wheel at the moment - so I will go and check).
I may keep the Bontrager 2.6 but let you know later on today.
Yours for free ...if you want it
Thanks, if you're not happy with the Maxxis I'll happily take it from you for a fair price.
No particular rush as I've got Taff's part worn Nobby Nic on there just now and the bike needs some fettling before going out again.
I've never tried Maxxis or Schwalbe, I normally stick to WTB Vigilante, so this could be a wee voyage of discovery.
It’s actually a Minion DHR II ...
I'm still happy to buy it off you and give it a try.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:35 pm
by Mr Moofo
Beancounter wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:28 pm
Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:23 pm
Beancounter wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:30 pm
Thanks, if you're not happy with the Maxxis I'll happily take it from you for a fair price.
No particular rush as I've got Taff's part worn Nobby Nic on there just now and the bike needs some fettling before going out again.
I've never tried Maxxis or Schwalbe, I normally stick to WTB Vigilante, so this could be a wee voyage of discovery.
It’s actually a Minion DHR II ...
I'm still happy to buy it off you and give it a try.
Where are you based?
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:38 pm
by Beancounter
Mr Moofo wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:35 pm
Beancounter wrote: Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:28 pm
Mr Moofo wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:23 pm
It’s actually a Minion DHR II ...
I'm still happy to buy it off you and give it a try.
Where are you based?
Gillingham, Kent - ME7.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:35 am
by Mr Moofo
Not a million miles away - I will be commingled up to my Bothers in Colchester to go sailing in the next three weeks - perhaps we can arrange a hand over?
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:12 am
by Beancounter
Mr Moofo wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:35 am
Not a million miles away - I will be commingled up to my Bothers in Colchester to go sailing in the next three weeks - perhaps we can arrange a hand over?
Sounds good. The only days I definitely cannot do in the next few weeks are:
13th Aug
14th Aug
19th Aug
20th Aug
24th Aug
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:02 pm
by Nordboy
Taff wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:17 pm
I can very highly recommend the Michelin e-wild in 2.8.
The grip is brill in all conditions and the carcass is quite rigid so you'd be really unlucky to rip a chunk out of the sidewall again.
I have the e-wild on the rear of my bike, they are really good grip wise, but mine seem to be wearing very quickly?
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:44 pm
by Taff
Nordboy wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:02 pm
I have the e-wild on the rear of my bike, they are really good grip wise, but mine seem to be wearing very quickly?
I suppose it's inevitable on an eMTB. what sort of milage are you on?
At a guess Mine have done about 500 miles and the rear is showing sign of wear but has at least another 500 miles I expect. The front is showing virtually no signs of wear at all.
Re: Tyres for 27.5+ wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:16 pm
by Nordboy
Taff wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:44 pm
Nordboy wrote: Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:02 pm
I have the e-wild on the rear of my bike, they are really good grip wise, but mine seem to be wearing very quickly?
I suppose it's inevitable on an eMTB. what sort of milage are you on?
At a guess Mine have done about 500 miles and the rear is showing sign of wear but has at least another 500 miles I expect. The front is showing virtually no signs of wear at all.
I've probably only done a couple of hundred miles on them, I've got plenty of tread left but the middle is wearing pretty quickly, probably because i'm a fat bas***d mind you
I think i'd be happy to get more when these wear out though, they're a very competitive price as well.