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Originally Posted by Pulse_
I just mesured the outer width of my wheels which is 23mm. Is there a correlation between rim width and tires width to ensure a proper "fit"? What would be the ideal tire size VS rim size?
Rim manufacturers go by the internal rim width, and each manufacturer will state a range of compatible tire widths. There's not necessarily an optimum width except with aero wheels, which are often designed for best aerodynamics at a specific tire width.
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