Rim Width for touring tires

[kidflash]

 I currently have 32 spoke Ultegra rims on my road bike which was custom built for me as a possible tourer. I have been using 700X25 tires because of our road conditions here.
 I hope to be using this bike for an extended road tour in a couple years so would like to use 700X32 tires.
 Would these rims be wide enough for that size or tire?
 What would be a better choice if not?
 I tried a pair of rims from a well known mail order with  the 700X32's and had the front tire blow out 3 times from coming off the rim. Their technical department admitted they weren't the best rims, but had nothing better to offer.   KF

[FredHiltz]

Hi KF,

Follow the Tire Sizing link at http://www.sheldonbrown.com/repair/ for an excellent discussion of all aspects of tire-rim fit, including width.

Fred