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« on: May 18, 2026, 02:56:14 AM »
Looking for some wisdom from the community. I want to upgrade my wheels but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
Here's the spec I'm after:
45mm rim depth—I ride mixed terrain (mostly road, some rough patches)
30mm internal width—I want to run 32-35mm tires comfortably, not just 25-28mm,disc brake
I've been riding 28mm tires on 21mm internal rims and I want more. More comfort, more grip, more versatility. I don't want to switch to a dedicated gravel bike — my rides are maybe 85% paved road, 15% rough/broken pavement.Every 45mm wheelset I find has 21-24mm internal width max. The "wide" options like Zipp 303S are only 23mm internal. I found some gravel wheels with 30mm internal (like the Tune Nano Gravel 45) but they're marketed as gravel wheels and some are really heavy.
Is there a true 45mm + 30mm internal carbon road wheelset out there that doesn't weigh 1,500g+?
Also — am I overthinking the internal width thing? Does 30mm internal actually make a noticeable difference vs 23mm for a road rider running 32mm tires?
Curious what you all think.