krisko
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Massive difference, consider the tall profile and the extra bag of the 2.2 race kings they will absorb more hits before putting the extra force on the rim. Weight shift has alot to do with it as well you may have been slightly on the saddle causing more weight on the rear end also.I've recently built a set of Stans 355 29ers on 240 hubs laced with revo spokes. I also own a set of Stans arch 29ers built by TWE. I put a substantial flat spot in the rear 355 today on the 2nd ride. I was on the regular trails I ride which have never had an adverse effect on the Arch's. The only difference is the tyre size. I usually run conti race king 2.2 all round but used a 2.0 on the rear 355.The bag on the 2.2 is substantially larger than the 2.0
Would that create extra force on the rim when absorbing big hits? I realise the 355 isn't as strong as an arch but not to the point where I would stuff the rim.Any thoughts on this. I am now a confirmed X weight weenie.
All I know is I used Stans 355's for over a year with no flat spots on a hardtail using Race King 2.2's. Im 92kg's
I sold the wheels and bought American Classic's and they flat spotted 1st ride albeit with Crossmarks (go figure) a tyre like the Race King 2.2 makes a huge difference.
Now on the dually they haven't flat spotted again even when I ran Kenda 1.9's whilst I waited for my new 2.2 Saguaro to arrive.