surprising tire results and sizes
Test results on a pair of Hunt 650b Adventure sport wheels:
Front fork can barely take the WTB ByWay 47mm tire. The rubber "feelers" (the hair-like bits that will break off over time) rub ever so lightly. It spins without issue. Not sure if it will ride without rubbing, but I'll try anyways.
Rear chainstay clearance didn't fit the WTB Resolute (42mm) nor did it fit the Schwalbe G-on 40mm tire. The Schwalbe would nearly spin all the way, but it'd still rub the frame in one spot. Definitely not rideable without serious damage to the frame over time. The rear does fit 35mm tires, but if it fits 700x33, I'm not sure there's much point in losing height for two mm. I'm sure 38mm tires would fit.
So, the question becomes, are those extra mm in width in the rear it worth the hassle?
I'm not sure; maybe I need to go for a ride. ha!
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