How does bike tire size affect ride?
The higher volume and lower pressure also creates a superior shock absorber than that of a narrow tire, meaning that rough roads physically feel better with a wider tire. Tire size and air pressure can have a significant influence on the ‘harshness’ of your bike’s ride quality.
Can you put different width tires on same rim bike?
Bicycle wheels can handle a range of different widths, so it’s not absolutely necessary to replace your tires with one with the exact same width. In fact, there are often advantages to using a tire that is a little wider, as long as your bicycle has adequate clearance to handle the larger size.
How do I know if a tire will fit my bike rim?
If the tyre and rim ISO diameters match, the tyre will go on the rim. That doesn’t mean it should. A thinner rim suits a narrower tyre; a wider tyre needs a wider rim to support it. Cycling UK’s article about tyre sizes has a handy formula for matching tyre widths to rim widths: the ideal ratio is roughly 1.8 to 1.
Are wide tires better than narrow?
From a safety point of view, both types have their good sides: On a dry road, wider tires will offer more grip than narrow ones, but the risk of aquaplaning will be higher with wide tires. – In the winter, narrow tires are better under extreme conditions as they provide higher surface pressure against the road.