bikerboysam1 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've heard from at least one person that you can't get any v'brakes that'll fit around a 3" wide tyre. Is this true? Thanks, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 i think some types will fit but you will have to put on the wheels then put on the brake in parts because the wheel wont fit between the pads or at least i think it wont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom tom Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 if your doing down hill wouldnt you run two disks? tom tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 i dont think hes doing downhill i think its for dirt jumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Well, you`ll have to use a wide rim atleast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 You could have fun with spacers and go wild. In theory, yeh you could if you set them up right, but in practise it's probably a bit on the shady side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I think you would be pushing it to find a rim brake that would fit a 3" tyre. Thats assuming your frame can take a 3" tyre too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 the width isnt an issue really, its the height of the tyre you have to look out for :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 What 3" tyre would this be? Just out of interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_skj0lsvik_ Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 How about a nokia gazza :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 for a start dont buy a 3 inch tyre, theres no need at all, too heavy too wide and sluggish. get a 2.5 maxxis (for trials dh or jumping) or sumthing like dmr motos if its jumping or street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerboysam1 Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 (edited) if your doing down hill wouldnt you run two disks? tom tom i'm not, i'm doing dirt jumping What 3" tyre would this be? Just out of interest... not sure yet, any suggestions? Well, you`ll have to use a wide rim atleast... i've got sun mammoths, do you think they are wide enough? Edited November 29, 2005 by bikerboysam1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo_Monkey Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 i run my pashley street/park/dj with a v-brake it just fits round my 2.4 dmr moto on a planet x bmf i used to run a tecktro but every time the cable stretched a little after a ride or two it would rub on the tread. i now have a avid single digit with longer arms, its fine but id never get a 3 in there! and esp not a gazza! as has been said - a 3 for dj is over kill :lol: you don't need it, and a gazza? :lol: you want to look at halo twin rails, dmr moto's and maxxis holy rollers or anything 2.2 - 2.4 with a similar tread pattern - run at 60psi+ trust :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunkey_monkey_boy Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 i used to run one on the back of my dirt bike and you cannot get a normal v to work, as will said its the heigh of the tyre thats going to f**k you. you can however get special v brake arms that will fit but they're expensive and pointless, if your doing dj get a set of maxxis hookworms, a local lad had them on his brooklyn machine works and its was a beast both on and off the tarmac... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 3" wide tyres are a bit excessive, 2.5" is more than enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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