Will 26 X 2.5 Tires (& 2.2 - 2.5 tubes) fit on a bike rim that currently houses 26 X 2.2 Tires?

Question

this is for a mountain bike with specialized knobby tires switchin to maxis hookworms....

Answer 1

No even If you could get them to stay on , You would probably have multiple flats over time

Answer 2

Yes.  Sorry for the lack of detail, but as long as the tire is a 26, just about anything will fit width-wise that is available.  The size difference between the new tire and what you have is minimal, so don't worry about it. Oh, and the tubes are fine too.

Answer 3

Yes, that'll be no problem.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Some frames (and some forks) might have some tire size limitations.  As long as your frame and fork clear the tire, you shouldn't have problems.

What a thinner rim will do is make the profile more round, which some riders prefer.

Answer 5

Unless the 26 x 2.2 were already oversize -- in which case there may not be clearance with 26 x 2.5 -- there should be no problem. The usual limit is not going smaller than the rim width (not applicable) or not going larger than the fork or stays will allow.