Replacing larger tires on original rims

[Phrank Vee]

Hey Cabe!
I have tires that need to be replaced.

The current tires that came on the bike are 26X1.75.

Am I able to go wider and still fit the rim and not rub fenders? Rims, fenders, and current tires are all original. So is it wise just to replace with 1.75 or how would I know which tire would fit if I wanted to go wider?
Thanks everyone.

 

[Roger Henning]

2.125 tires will fit the rims but fenders is only a maybe. Tires with the same numbers often vary from brand to brand. Roger

 

[Phrank Vee]

Thanks Man!

 

[tanksalot]

You can use the larger 26x2.125 tire if you don’t want fenders also the fork clearance will be close on some bikes . You may be able to keep the fenders using a larger 26 x 2.125 tire If its a rounded tire versus a square top edge tire & it’s perfectly centered on the frame and fork.

 

[mrg]

What kind of bike pics would help.

 

[Phrank Vee]

You can use the larger 26x2.125 tire if you don’t want fenders also the fork clearance will be close on some bikes . You may be able to keep the fenders using a larger 26 x 2.125 tire If its a rounded tire versus a square top edge tire & it’s perfectly centered on the frame and fork.

Great info! Thanks