[trailrider24]

Hi,
I'm planning a little forward and got stuck at rims. I narrowed my options down to Spank Oozy Evo 27.5 and DT Swiss XM401. Whick one would be better choice at €65?
I may not run them tubeless in the beginning, but the conversion will happen . They say it's easy to setup Spank rims tubeless, but I can't really imagine how could I make the rim tape fit smoothly on the wave form inside..
And there's the valve problem. Not really a problem, but I don't know if I need spank branded tubeless valve stems or a normal valve cut from a tube would be enough. (just because of fit and good sealing) Same goes for the DT rim.

 

[dustyduke22]

I would go with the Spank from those 2 options. I like DT rims, they just never lasted that long for me

 

[BrentD]

Another vote for Spank of those choices, any tubeless valve should work, i.e. you don't need to match brands with the rim; they're pretty generic by design. I use DT valves (because I already had them spare and I'm a cheapskate) on WTB rims just fine.

 

[changingleaf]

When you stretch the tape on the rim it will conform. Use a valve with a removable core so you can add sealant after the tire has been seated in the rim.

 

[Mac_Aravan]

No need to conform them perfectly. Just use a tube and a small tire, inflate to 30/40psi for a night.
The tape will be perfectly glued, maybe some bubbles but nobody cares.

 

[trailrider24]

Thanks for the input. The Spank will it be then.