Fitted some Vee Rubber VRM-22 knobbies today in 2.75-17 size. A tight fit, decent tyre spoons recommended. Out of interest, I weighed the stock IRCs to compare and there was almost no weight difference: 2660 grams apiece +/- 20g. I did fit a heavy duty tube in the rear one, though. The Vee’s tread pattern is a very generic road/trail pattern similar to the IRC GP-1 and Kenda k270 and rated to 170 km/h. The sidewall indicates 6ply rating, vs the 4 ply stocker.
Rear wheel replacement is very fiddly with the chain adjusters inside the swingarm, the brake caliper carrier not well secured once the wheel is out and the long rear fender hampering access. At least the wheel isn’t very heavy to manoevre into position. I then managed to pinch flat the front tube while fitting it, not following the guide to slightly inflate and lightly talc the tube first. Handy to have that spare one from the rear still in arm’s reach after all. Looking forward to a test out on our wintery gravel roads soon.
Rear wheel replacement is very fiddly with the chain adjusters inside the swingarm, the brake caliper carrier not well secured once the wheel is out and the long rear fender hampering access. At least the wheel isn’t very heavy to manoevre into position. I then managed to pinch flat the front tube while fitting it, not following the guide to slightly inflate and lightly talc the tube first. Handy to have that spare one from the rear still in arm’s reach after all. Looking forward to a test out on our wintery gravel roads soon.
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