I'm also about to pull the trigger on a set of reynolds AR58x.

I'm interested in the statements above about it being difficult to mont tyres on these? I know that the older strike and assault wheels had this issue but was hoping this would be fixed for the newer ar(x) series wheels? Can the above users confirm they are talking about the new wheels or the older ones?

Cheers.

P.s. this was the reply from reynolds when I asked the same question as the OP...
"The x model has bladed spokes, alloy nipples, and much better graphics. Non-x model, brass nipples, round spokes, vinyl decals. Hub on X model is slightly better finish, with same internals."