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MCamb

Do wider rims put more stress on tyre sidewalls (assuming tyre size remains the same)?

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Brommers in reply to @MCamb

No. If anything the hoop stresses from tyre inflation will be less. Wider rims may make the tyre sidewalls more susceptible to cuts and abrasion though, as the tyre tread will be less inclined to roll and stay in contact with the road surface.

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MCamb in reply to @Brommers

Good news, thanks!
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gbj_tester in reply to @Brommers

If anything the hoop stresses from tyre inflation will be less.

Actually it's more, since hoop stress goes up with increased section radius. In practice, this is usually offset by using lower inflation pressure.

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