As several stated above, mini V's paired with the correct "short pull" lever are just as effective (or ineffective based on your brake opinion) as V's paired with the correct "long pull" brake levers. I think the mini V's look better than the V's with a travel agent (have used both). If your brake pads don't hit your fork or seat stays, then there should be no reason why you can't remove an inflated tire using mini V's (they open the same width as V's once the noodle is undone - though your bike/brake pad choice may be the issue). Yes, with mini V's, the transverse cable is lower, so it can be an interference issue with a really large tire or with fenders. On my wife's bike with a fender and 700x32 tires, the transverse cable just clears the fender (would have trouble "raising" the fender to fit a larger tire but then 32s are about as big as I can go with fenders). I had a travel agent interfering/hitting a rear rack on one bike; can't remember my solution - may changed to cantilever brakes (they use same posts as V brakes).

I know my answer is long winded; apologize. Bottom line, you may not know all the issues until you mount them. Good luck.