For flat application I think a new rim shape would be needed. Something deeper dish to stiffen up the walls. Maybe there is a carbon or tubeless race rim that can be used?
I run the Motel works tires, those are 130 psi and I use the tire between 125 and 130 all the time, for the weight and quality is more than a great tire to me, also i have the rims sun envy with Velox rim tape and tubolito innertubes so far no problems at all, even I use rhinodillo inneliners to prevent flats. (No flats for 3 years)
I totally agree Aliasdck. There is a huge difference in tires. The biggest difference is the actual size. It drives me crazy that a 1.9 tire can be the same size when inflated as a 1.75 of another.With that said, I stumbled across a tire that I've never seen anybody talk about. It's the IRC Siren Prohttps://ircbike.com/products/siren-proIt says 1.9 but it's almost identical to the Box Hex Labs 1.75. For what it's worth, the tire felt great. I ended up selling to a guy I ride with that like tires around 1.75. I like tires more around 1.9. Sadly, it seems as though Box is not making tires at the moment. I contacted them to see if they would be making more Hex any time soon. I was told that they're not making them now but they are looking into it more. So, hopefully they do return to making tires. I love the Hex Lab tire. They're super fast, feel close to Ares but last way longer (~3x's as long for me) than Ares do. They go bald really quickly. but, once bald (where I love tires...I dont scuff) they last and last. I just ordered some Zephyr's this AM to try. I wanna try the Mugen when they come out as well.
Quote from: anthony on February 15, 2021, 11:45:33 PMI run the Motel works tires, those are 130 psi and I use the tire between 125 and 130 all the time, for the weight and quality is more than a great tire to me, also i have the rims sun envy with Velox rim tape and tubolito innertubes so far no problems at all, even I use rhinodillo inneliners to prevent flats. (No flats for 3 years)I hadn't noticed this tire was rated so high, never gave it much attention. I think I'll give it a go on my next order.For those who have tried it, is this M825 tired a good flatland tire?
I had bought a set of track mark tires and the kevlar bead tore and I had pumped them up to 80 psi when the rear one blew out on me I was taking my time airing them up like I would always do with folding tires .The back tire was sitting at 80 psi for 2 minutes when I heard the kevlar rip and then boom .The front tire started making the same noise and I deflated it so fast .
These days I'm doing mostly rolling tricks usually on 1.75-1.9 sized tires, but I notice a difference between these tire's performances: their overall shape, how long they last, how well the grip different surfaces, etc. I can imagine, though, that some of these differences might be amplified more on larger tires. It has been a long time since I've tried a tire in the 2.0 or larger range
I'm going to put my zephyrs back on ,They feel way bigger than 1.95s but my 1.75 frequency gs are more like 1.5s