Your problem will likely be at the top not the sides. When you go wider it will also get taller.
Wise_Code5804 on
Width wise probably. Height wise I’d say no. Unless you don’t care about your paint/carbon
amarks563 on
You also need to check if your tire is true to size. If that 30mm inflates to 28 and then you get a 32 that inflates true to size, you’re stuck. I’m also assuming the rear of the bike has been checked, often the tightest clearance is between the rear wheel and the seat tube so unless it’s visually not a problem (or you’re only putting a bigger tire on the front I guess) I’d check it too.
Assuming your tire is true to size, it’s going to be very close to the top of the fork. I personally wouldn’t, but if it’s purely a paved road bike then it’s a level of risk that some people are comfortable with.
onjefferis on
Maybe
lostmymail on
Decathlon Triban?
I run 42 with fenders on the old triban rc120 in blue. Be careful tho, not all 42 tires i’ve tried fit in the back, front is no problemo.
studyflo on
2mm clearance should be the absolute minimum. 4mm is recommended.
You’re good, go 32.
bikesandboots on
It’s gonna be tight. I tried a 32 on a fork with similar clearance and it picks up mud or gravel bits that abraded against the frame. Like someone said if you are on a clean paved road maybe.
Nice-Trip-9723 on
It will be too tall. Not sure what your wheel width is but wider wheels generally mount tires wider. Say find some 24mm internal with rims. Off you find they get shorter as it gets wider then you can get 32mm but will you have room when it balloons to 35mm.
Aretoo2738 on
Depending on a bunch of factors it looks like you may be able to get away with 32s on the front, but what about the back? Are your clearances good there?
sketchycatman on
I’d want to keep that 4 – 5mm at the top, it would be a no go for me.
Regular_Hat_9368 on
I usually use an Allen key to go around the tire/fork to get a better idea of how much room is actually there. You look tight at the top though.
Top-Conversation678 on
Maybe but it’s a risk, it might fit and it might not
Healthy-Inspector-86 on
I do think the risk is worth the reward here. You won’t feel the 2 mm on the road. If you really need more comfort go tubeless to run lower pressure and get a very supple tire.
Accomplished-Cat2849 on
They all look like front pics. The problem is usually in the back when going wider unless you only want to change the front?
ChillinDylan901 on
Chainstay is the determining factor in most cases.
squirlybumrush on
Also check between the chainstays and behind the bottom bracket there often less room down there.
detmer87 on
No.
Maybe but “definitely remains to be seen” if you would use a wheelset that’s much wider (25+ mm internal width).
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Your problem will likely be at the top not the sides. When you go wider it will also get taller.
Width wise probably. Height wise I’d say no. Unless you don’t care about your paint/carbon
You also need to check if your tire is true to size. If that 30mm inflates to 28 and then you get a 32 that inflates true to size, you’re stuck. I’m also assuming the rear of the bike has been checked, often the tightest clearance is between the rear wheel and the seat tube so unless it’s visually not a problem (or you’re only putting a bigger tire on the front I guess) I’d check it too.
Assuming your tire is true to size, it’s going to be very close to the top of the fork. I personally wouldn’t, but if it’s purely a paved road bike then it’s a level of risk that some people are comfortable with.
Maybe
Decathlon Triban?
I run 42 with fenders on the old triban rc120 in blue. Be careful tho, not all 42 tires i’ve tried fit in the back, front is no problemo.
2mm clearance should be the absolute minimum. 4mm is recommended.
You’re good, go 32.
It’s gonna be tight. I tried a 32 on a fork with similar clearance and it picks up mud or gravel bits that abraded against the frame. Like someone said if you are on a clean paved road maybe.
It will be too tall. Not sure what your wheel width is but wider wheels generally mount tires wider. Say find some 24mm internal with rims. Off you find they get shorter as it gets wider then you can get 32mm but will you have room when it balloons to 35mm.
Depending on a bunch of factors it looks like you may be able to get away with 32s on the front, but what about the back? Are your clearances good there?
I’d want to keep that 4 – 5mm at the top, it would be a no go for me.
I usually use an Allen key to go around the tire/fork to get a better idea of how much room is actually there. You look tight at the top though.
Maybe but it’s a risk, it might fit and it might not
I do think the risk is worth the reward here. You won’t feel the 2 mm on the road. If you really need more comfort go tubeless to run lower pressure and get a very supple tire.
They all look like front pics. The problem is usually in the back when going wider unless you only want to change the front?
Chainstay is the determining factor in most cases.
Also check between the chainstays and behind the bottom bracket there often less room down there.
No.
Maybe but “definitely remains to be seen” if you would use a wheelset that’s much wider (25+ mm internal width).