Originally Posted by
CaptainPlanet
I did read that it is possible to put wider tires on 26" rims so that 26" and 27.5" end up having the same overall diameters, but would they perform the same? Wouldn't it feel more squishy because you will be sitting on more air instead of solid?
Yes. I think the consensus is that wider tires provide more cushion against rough terrain.
They also make the overall diameter larger, but I'm not aware of any high pressure tires that would be substantially taller and have a firmer ride on a 26" rim.
I guess if you are looking for lower rolling resistance, a 27.5 with a narrower tire might be the only route.
John