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Old 06-30-17, 10:21 AM
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Wheel and tyre width

What's the best combination of tyre and rim width?
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For what?

Regardless, YMMV.
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I'm running the new Roval CLX 32 wheelset which has an internal width of 20.7 mm and I use S-works Turbo Tubeless ready 28mm tires. I run them tubeless and I measured Yesterday with my digital caliper and my front tire measured 31mm wide and the rear measured 30.8!! They are super plush, like riding on glass despite our crappy roads. I usually do around 80 psi front and rear because I'm a heavier 190lb rider.
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What's the best combination of tyre and rim width?
Yes.
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Originally Posted by Mtbrider123
What's the best combination of tyre and rim width?
One that meets your needs and your budget.
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17mm rim, 19mm tyre.
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17mm rim, 19mm tyre.
Agreed.
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Originally Posted by Mtbrider123
What's the best combination of tyre and rim width?
the one I'm riding
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Originally Posted by elledgedmd
I'm running the new Roval CLX 32 wheelset which has an internal width of 20.7 mm and I use S-works Turbo Tubeless ready 28mm tires. I run them tubeless and I measured Yesterday with my digital caliper and my front tire measured 31mm wide and the rear measured 30.8!! They are super plush, like riding on glass despite our crappy roads. I usually do around 80 psi front and rear because I'm a heavier 190lb rider.
I try very hard not to ride on glass.
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What's the best combination of tyre and rim width?
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What's the best combination of tyre and rim width?
I think it is not.
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