Lots of good points on this thread already, I'll just add a couple of points that I didn't see expressed.
- tire production has a tolerance, which can easily account for 2mm in difference for the same product model. Bigger tires may vary more in size.
- compatibility aside, the rim width affects the shape the tire will have once mounted (a narrower rim will force the tire into a narrower shape and viceversa).
- shape and size of knobs will affect the space the tire occupies once the tire is mounted.
That's all to say that two tires of equal width might look very different once mounted.
In your specific case you may be fine mounting 35 tires but I think you'll only know for sure once you've mounted them on the rim and put the wheel on the bike. As it's been said, you need to have enough space for little objects and mud stuck between the knobs.
A 32 gravel tire may be better for clearance peace of mind if you can find a tyre that satisfies you.
- tire production has a tolerance, which can easily account for 2mm in difference for the same product model. Bigger tires may vary more in size.
- compatibility aside, the rim width affects the shape the tire will have once mounted (a narrower rim will force the tire into a narrower shape and viceversa).
- shape and size of knobs will affect the space the tire occupies once the tire is mounted.
That's all to say that two tires of equal width might look very different once mounted.
In your specific case you may be fine mounting 35 tires but I think you'll only know for sure once you've mounted them on the rim and put the wheel on the bike. As it's been said, you need to have enough space for little objects and mud stuck between the knobs.
A 32 gravel tire may be better for clearance peace of mind if you can find a tyre that satisfies you.
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marcoviappiani: Oct 31, 23 2:10