Does inside rim width affect tire width? In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist attempts to answer that question utilizing the following rim and tire / tyre combinations. JOM mounted and dismounted a lot of tires / tyres during the production of this video!
Wheels Tested
- Zipp 303 XPLR SW, 32mm Inner Rim Width, Hookless
- Argonaut Cycles D22 Gravel, 28mm Inner Rim Width, Hookless
- ENVE G23, 23mm Inner Rim Width, Hooked
- No Tubes Alpha 340, 16.7mm Inner Rim Width, Hooked
Tires / Tyres Tested
- 700 x 50c Panaracer Gravelking X1
- 700 x 45c Goodyear XPLR Inter
- 700 x 45c Panaracer Gravelking SK
- 700 x 43c Panaracer Gravelking SK
- 700 x 38c Specialized Pathfinder Pro
Does Rim Width Affect Tire / Tyre Width Video
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So much effort producing this video / article!
Draw your Own Conclusions from this Experiment
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Links of Interest:
- Zipp 303 XPLR SW Review
- Argonaut D33 Wheelset Review
- Panaracer Gravelking X1 & X1R Review
- ENVE G23 Wheelset Review
- North Florida Freeride Gravel Series
- How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes!
- Gravel Cyclist’s Route Library
- Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Recommendations
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