Originally Posted by
sjfoote081
Gee, I rode my Specialized Hardrock 29er with 17mm internal rims and 2.3 Maxxis tires at low pressure (20 - 25 psi) and found no issues at all. Put lots of singletrack miles on that bike over 5 years and never felt any squirminess whether I was using the standard 1.9 tires or 2.1 or 2.3 tires.
hey thanks for sharing that. last night I got worried cuz the 2.25" WTB Riddler PKGing suggested a 19mm minimum inside width but the wheels I was mounting them on measured 18mm if I measured correctly & they seem fine