As technology in tires has improved, we now have lighter and more flat resistant tires than in the past, and so giving us the option of going wider without much penalty. For decades, I rode 28's but now use 32's as my standard, but.....I can't say that I haven't been tempted by some of the newer lighter 35's out there.

Btw Max, that does look fun but are your tires wider than your crank ?