Tire Sizes On Wider Rims
What tire size should you use on the wider rims? There are three factors to consider.
The wider the tire the lower the rolling resistance.
The wider the tire the heavier and less aerodynamic it is.
The Zipp 27 mm wide carbon tubular wheels were designed for 23 mm tires. The Enve SES rims are slightly narrower and designed for 22-23 mm tires.
For ultimate speed, the answer is to go with the stock 23 mm tires for our wide alloy and carbon wheels but if you want a little bit more comfort and stability go with the 25C tires. My personal favorites are 27C tires but there are many frames that don’t have that much clearance.
And if you want to ride almost flat free, don’t forget the tire sealant.
