Originally Posted by
Nixhex
Regarding aero, I agree with what you're saying on shape but the abrupt change where the tire steps down to the wheel I would think would disturb the air, although maybe not significantly enough to matter. Not trying to come off as argumentative, just trying to get some people's opinions.
A lot of things are marketed and sold as "aero", but if you're not nailing the NACA airfoil cross-section, it's not helping as much as you're being led to believe.
Marketing is all about making us feel insecure enough to buy their products.