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2.2 rims are 28mm wide external, hence why that tyre comes up very big. I barely use my 2.2 wheels these days, as they rub on both my bikes when out the saddle.
I’ve come to the conclusion that rim brake wheels that are wider than 25mm are not really fit for purpose on all but the most recent model bikes, as you can’t actually use them on most rim brake bikes without them rubbing on the brakes. The DA 9000 direct mount calliper on my Talbot is the main offender, and that’s the bike I bought the 2.2’s for. My old 3.4’s were fine though, as they are 28mm wide on the front, and 25mm on the rear.
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Oh, the other thing to note is that the Enve rims are really wide, its not just the tyre that's really close to the fork, the braking track is also very tight. I think they work great with modern forks, but 20 year old stuff not so much.