What sized winter tires for Trek Allant+ 8S (27.5" x 2.4" tires currently)

[tomeng70]

Hi Folks,

I recently bought a Trek Allant+ 8s that I will be using for bike commuting (about 23 to 26 miles round trip depending on which route I take). The bike has Alex MD35 27.5" rims and currently is equipped with 27.5" x 2.4" tires.

I would like to order some winter studded tires and was thinking about some Schwalbe or similar tires for winter commuting (I live in NH).

What size tire should I get? would a narrower tire (< 2.4" ) fit on the rim?

The Schwalbe website lists a winter tire that is 27.5" x 2.2". Would that be OK for my rims?

Thanks in advance!

 

[tomeng70]

Thanks @Timpo - I think the 2" wide tires will work with my rims.

 

[retiredNH]

Where would you ride in winter? On paved roads? Dirt roads? Snowmobile trails, aka rail trails around here? I'm in SW NH right by Mt. Monadnock.

I ask because around here, the places I ride now in summer are the same ones I'd ride in winter, and the roads get cleared pretty promptly.

 

[tomeng70]

Mostly just the city and suburban roads. I'm just paranoid about hitting a patch of ice (which I have done in the past) and have read that marathons are good brands for winter commuting.

I live outside of Manchester and will be commuting into Manchester.