Are wheelsets universal?

No, there is no such thing as a universal wheel. Numerous factors come into play when deciding what wheels can go on your vehicle. Two of the most critical factors are the wheel’s diameter and width. Every car will have a range of wheel diameter sizes of several inches that will securely and adequately fit.

Are WTB wheels any good?

WTB has hit a very nice middle ground with the Proterra Tough wheels. They’re not the cheapest or the lightest options out there, but strike a very successful balance of being relatively affordable, solidly durable, and do so while coming in at a respectable weight.

How long should bike wheels last?

“The lifespan can fall within a pretty huge window,” he explains. “In the worst cases, riders may experience rim lifespans as short as 1500 miles, and in the best cases perhaps up to 12000 miles! So as you can see, it’s a tricky one to put a figure on.” Not all rims are the same either.

Are WTB rims welded?

“The Stryker [rim] is welded,” Chris Schierholtz, WTB’s marketing manager told BikeRadar. “And it uses a slightly different aluminum that we call WT69 and is a proprietary aluminum [the Frequency uses 7000-series alloy].

What does Unilug mean?

Uni-Lug wheels are a type of wheel that can fit more than one bolt pattern. Other types of wheels that fit more than one bolt pattern are called “Dual Pattern” or “Multi-Lug” wheels.

What wheel bolt pattern do I have?

The first number indicates how many bolt holes the wheel has. The second number is the diameter of the imaginary circle around the holes. For example, a wheel with a 5-100mm bolt pattern has 5 lug holes equally spaced around a circle with a 100mm diameter.

Where are WTB rims made?

WTB currently has many of its high-end tires made in China, as well as some saddles, grips and rims, all of which would be subject to a 25 percent tariff under a proposal being considered by the U.S. Trade Representative.

Are WTB rims Hookless?

The rims feature a new TCS 2.0 design to ease tire mounting and provide a better tubeless experience! With an updated hook bead, you have a much more secure tire, something most hookless rims do not offer.