stupid question about tyres - can I run 1.75 tyres on a 1.5 rim?

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and is that wise given I'm not 8 stone any more? 

[brummie]

yes petal you can

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hmmm interesting

thanks dear for the swift response

[dancetothedrummersbeat]

Yes you can with no problems. I run 1.75 tyres on my Araya 7 x 1.5 rims that are fitted to my MT Racing Fox. I've used it on a few rad rides, been round the MK track on it, and also did a 26 mile bike ride last year.

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thanks for the replies dave & andy