Tubeless options for 27.5" wheel - around 2.4" width
05-28-20, 06:27 PM
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Tubeless options for 27.5" wheel - around 2.4" width
I'm wondering what my options are for a 27.5" wheelset that can take tubeless. I'm looking for not so much mountain bike knobby tires but more along the lines of nice tires to use for commuting. The current tires are 2.4" width, rims are 35mm width. If there aren't many tubeless options - what about a nice clincher tire - again something maybe more geared for pavement riding than trail/mountain. Looking for an efficient rolling tire.
05-28-20, 06:50 PM
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I don't know of any smooth tires that fat. Lots in the 48mm (1.9") range though.
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I think that G-ONE is a great option bet. Not a lot of quality slicks or semi-slicks in that size.
If the 35mm rim width refers to the inner width, that is kinda wide for a 2.4, but I does not matter much with something like a slick or semi-slick like the G-ONE.
The issue you can run into with super wide rims with narrower tires with side knobs is that the tire profile gets so squared off that the knobs start contacting the ground when you don't need them and causing more drag.
If you are going with slicks, you can probably go narrower than 2.4, though. It would give you a lot more choices.
If the 35mm rim width refers to the inner width, that is kinda wide for a 2.4, but I does not matter much with something like a slick or semi-slick like the G-ONE.
The issue you can run into with super wide rims with narrower tires with side knobs is that the tire profile gets so squared off that the knobs start contacting the ground when you don't need them and causing more drag.
If you are going with slicks, you can probably go narrower than 2.4, though. It would give you a lot more choices.
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05-30-20, 08:51 PM
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I think that G-ONE is a great option bet. Not a lot of quality slicks or semi-slicks in that size.
If the 35mm rim width refers to the inner width, that is kinda wide for a 2.4, but I does not matter much with something like a slick or semi-slick like the G-ONE.
The issue you can run into with super wide rims with narrower tires with side knobs is that the tire profile gets so squared off that the knobs start contacting the ground when you don't need them and causing more drag.
If you are going with slicks, you can probably go narrower than 2.4, though. It would give you a lot more choices.
If the 35mm rim width refers to the inner width, that is kinda wide for a 2.4, but I does not matter much with something like a slick or semi-slick like the G-ONE.
The issue you can run into with super wide rims with narrower tires with side knobs is that the tire profile gets so squared off that the knobs start contacting the ground when you don't need them and causing more drag.
If you are going with slicks, you can probably go narrower than 2.4, though. It would give you a lot more choices.
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