I have a set of Industry 9 Torch wheels with an internal rim width of 24.5 mm. I've had this wheelset for a few years and, most recently, they are on a 29er hardtail with a 120mm fork.
I've mostly run 2.2s on these rims, but I'm interested in trying something a little wider. I see that some tire manufacturers recommend a 30mm width for even a 2.3" tire. For example, I've been interested in some of the 2.3 or 2.35 options from Maxxis. Looking at other rim/tire width pairings has me feeling like the tech on my bike is out of date (which is how the bike industry works, I suppose).
Can someone give me some first-hand experience with tire widths for a 24.5mm internal rim width? Any suggestions for a solid tire for some Bay Area singlet rack that would work well on those rims?
I've mostly run 2.2s on these rims, but I'm interested in trying something a little wider. I see that some tire manufacturers recommend a 30mm width for even a 2.3" tire. For example, I've been interested in some of the 2.3 or 2.35 options from Maxxis. Looking at other rim/tire width pairings has me feeling like the tech on my bike is out of date (which is how the bike industry works, I suppose).
Can someone give me some first-hand experience with tire widths for a 24.5mm internal rim width? Any suggestions for a solid tire for some Bay Area singlet rack that would work well on those rims?
