Originally Posted by
HerrKaLeun
You have to decide.... wider tire = more float but also more weight
Heavier tire typically more durable (if we talk about brand name tires), but, well, heavier.
If you are tubeless and the terrain isn't too bad, it may be OK.
I'm more concerned with lower BB by going to smaller tires. But you get more standover clearance.
I’ve never thought pedal strikes would be an issue with 4.0 tires. I come from riding a gravel bike with 50mm tires on 700c rims and that bike had a 70mm BB Drop. My fat bike has a 60mm drop and the 4.0 Fat Tires are taller than the 50mm 700c tires. Maybe I’ll notice it once I actually get out to the trails.