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I want to try a pair of 27.5 wheels on my Whyte S-150 however I am mildly obsessed by rotational weight and want to keep these as light as poss. I like American Classic kit but worry that the 30mm rims might be too narrow for true 2.8' tyres.
Anyone got any first or second hand experience/knowledge, thanks Paul
Why 2.8"?
I used them on my Solaris for a year without problems. Now running 35, can't say I feel any difference.
30mm internal yeah / external hmmm nah
^ What he said ^
I've been running 2.4" tyres on 19mm internal width rims for years, so I can't see why 2.8" on 30mm would be a problem (even if it was the external width, which I guess would make it about 26mm internal?)
Don't do it. You'll die.
(2.8" Minions on 30mm internal Halo Vapour Plus rims)
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2.4 with 19mm internal width with no probs at all
Big thanks to one and all, new wheel set is my Christmas present from me to me 🙂
If you don't have the wheels yet, I'd hold out for 35mm internal.