Howmuch wider? in about covers it. They usually sit on wider rims too, 40-50mm internal width to allow the wider tyre to spread out properly and form the optimal shape. Those 27.5in Plus tyres near
Whatif you were to get into a 27.5"+ tire? (Mid-fat- B+, or whatever you want to call it!) Well, the overall diameter of these wheels is slightly smaller than 29"er wheels, so, about spot on if you are running 3.8" tires on 80mm rims. This would be a great swap to keep the geometry similar.
Asthe name suggests, a 29er mountain bike has wheels measuring 29 inches in diameter. This number refers only to the diameter of the rim. Wheel diameter significantly impacts how a bike performs and feels to ride. 29er vs. 27.5″ Mountain Bikes. The two most common mountain bike wheel sizes are 29 and 27.5 inches. While 29ers
ProsCons. 27.5 have been around for many years as a slight step up from the traditional 26-inch wheels of the past. 26 inch wheels were too small, 29ers were too big, so 27.5 was dlguq9.