Originally Posted by
alan s
Yeah, the BAs "float like a Cadillac" at around 40 psi. Love them, even cruising at 17-18 mph. Once they are up to speed, they just roll over everything.
Yeah, 5" tires are even better! At about 7psi are fairly fast and just roll over everything - feels like a tank tracks.
But, anything over 2" really needs some wide wheels. Otherwise, you are going to have problems running lower (or higher) pressures.
From Schwalbe (rim width is the inner width):