Width of a wheel rim.

[NEvans]

I have 700 wheels and have been looking to change tyres from 23mm to 28mm tyres. The only information on there is a Teny Rim label. They are the company who make rims. Inside width of the rim is about 17mm outside is about 23mm. Will it still accept wider tyres?
Thanks

[gaz]

Sheldon Brown suggests a 17mm internal width rim should suit 25-37mm tyres.

Check you have clearance at forks, chainstays, chainstay and seat stay bridges.

[NEvans]

Thanks Gaz

[Mike Sales]

Here is a Mavic web page on recommended tyre widths. If I have got it right a 17mm internal width rim can take up to a 52mm tyre width, as long as the rim is crocheted.

http://engineerstalk.mavic.com/en/the-right-tyre-width-on-the-right-rim-width/

Edited to add: I seem to remember seeing MTB rims scarcely wider than an MA2.

[peetee]

Its worth mentioning that fitting wider tyres can cause brake pads to foul the tyre sidewalls if the bike is fitted with cantilever or v brakes. Adjustment of pad position may be possible but is not a given and in some cases braking performance is compromised.