27+ rim width?

[jay91]

I'm looking for a set of 27+ wheels for my Sherpa.

What width rim width would be ideal for a 2.8?

Thanks

[fatbikephil]

45's (external width that is) would be ideal but you could run 35's if you thought you may run normal tyres or 50's if you want to go full plus 3" at any point

[jay91]

The Idea of running normal sizes and plus sounds good.

Maybe I'll go for 35s

[ScotRoutes]

Yeah - 45-ish. If you run tubeless (and why wouldn't you?) then a second set of 29er wheels for thinner tyres makes more sense. That's the approach I took - though I've only done about 200 miles on the 29er wheels as I get on so well with the B+ setup.

[Lazarus]

make sure your forks take a 29 er tyre as the reba 650 B + ones dont

[ScotRoutes]

Mine do.

Or maybe I have 29er Rebas that take a 3" B+ tyre?

[Bearbonesnorm]

There's little point in running big tyres without a decent width rim ... it's the rim that produces the volume thus, the benefit. Otherwise you're partially just dragging round extra weight for minimal gain. buy some 40mm or 45mm and embrace it properly.

[jay91]

Yeah - 45-ish. If you run tubeless (and why wouldn't you?) then a second set of 29er wheels for thinner tyres makes more sense. That's the approach I took - though I've only done about 200 miles on the 29er wheels as I get on so well with the B+ setup.

I've got a set of non boost that could be converted too boost

[ScotRoutes]

Yeah - 45-ish. If you run tubeless (and why wouldn't you?) then a second set of 29er wheels for thinner tyres makes more sense. That's the approach I took - though I've only done about 200 miles on the 29er wheels as I get on so well with the B+ setup.

I've got a set of non boost that could be converted too boost

Boom. Job jobbed!

[jay91]

Mine do.

Or maybe I have 29er Rebas that take a 3" B+ tyre?

I've got these https://m.bikester.co.uk/rockshox-sekto ... 6YEALw_wcB

[jay91]

There's little point in running big tyres without a decent width rim ... it's the rim that produces the volume thus, the benefit. Otherwise you're partially just dragging round extra weight for minimal gain. buy some 40mm or 45mm and embrace it properly.

[Lazarus]

Mine do.

Or maybe I have 29er Rebas that take a 3" B+ tyre?

they did 650 b only and one that does both - so yes you have the 29 er version as shown by the fact it fits

OP you will be fine as that is a 29 er one

they have a sticker on one fork leg that says the size

[jay91]

I'll have a look there still in the box
Cheers

[In Reverse]

35mm with a 2.8" is the sweet spot for me. 45 or 50mm pushes the tyre a bit too square in profile.

45mm rim if you're going with a 3" tyre.

Hope Tech 35w wheels give a lot of bang for your buck.

[lune ranger]

I’d go the whole hog and get the widest rim and tyre you can squeeze in.
My Krampus has FatLab 55 rims (internal 51mm) for running with 3.0 tyres.
In my mind if you are going to go for a plus set up then it really should be plus as possible to get the most benefit and difference from your standard wheels.

[redefined_cycles]

The Idea of running normal sizes and plus sounds good.

Maybe I'll go for 35s

I have 35 (internal width) Dt Swiss rims on mine... been fine with 2.5 (I don't think I'd attempt anything smaller as it might become a little tight getting on) and up to 3.0 Vitt Bombolonis were looking good too. Currently on 2.6 actual width tyres and feel nice

[jay91]

Thanks for all the replies