RS Judy XL Max tyre size? What are you running

[ben p]

Anyone running the old 1998ish RS Judy XL forks?
If so what tyre size are you running?

I think from various searches the max recommended is 2.2
Anyone running anything larger with no issues of clearance?

Cheers

Ben

 

[Raging_Bulls]

I'm not running Judys, but can tell you from experience that tyre sizes can be deceiving.
I recently put a set of 2.125" Duro tyres on a bike that wore 1.95" Schwalbes, and when I measured them I found out that the Duros were actually 1.89" as opposed to the Schwalbes' 2.01".
Also, rim width does play a role too, and you need to keep in mind that wheels and tyres can flex a bit too under sideways loads. Also keep in mind that mud etc need to be able to pass through the fork as well.

Keep a safe margin to avoid any clearance issues.

 

[ben p]

will take that advice on board, cheers!

 

[dyna-ti]

Narrower tyres help you go faster *


* Despite what any fly by night tabloid press might say