My only experience with hooked rims and folding tires involves the Mavic Module E and E2. There is no question that these rims have hooks and would be able to accomodate the bead on a folding tire. But I now have a pair of wheels with Wolber 58 rims and am at the point of choosing a tire for them. The 58s have a much more subtle lip rather than a prominent hook on the inside surface of the rim to accomodate the bead.

So my question is, What are the limits of this lip? Will it handle a folding tire? What tire pressures will it handle? Will it handle higher pressures but require a wire bead rather than a folding bead?

Does anyone have experience with this Wolber 58 (formerly SuperChampion 58) and can offer advice?

thanks,

kranz