MTB Rims

Answer 4 questions to find the perfect Rims for your wheel build!
1. What Diameter rims do you need?
2. Carbon or Aluminium rims?
3. How many Spokes do you want your wheels to have?
4. What Internal Rim Width would you like?
Bikes are designed to work with specific wheel sizes. You can find your existing rim size printed on the rims or in your bike's specifications.
  • Aluminium Rims are cheaper, and often repairable/rideable when damaged. Aluminium wheels require regular 'truing' to stay straight.
  • Carbon Rims are generally lighter, stiffer, more expensive, and do not bend when impacted. But, when carbon rims crack they will be completely destroyed.
    • The number of spoke holes must match the holes on your Hubs.
  • Wheels with more href='https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/collections/spokes'>Spokes (32) are stronger, stiffer, and heavier than fewer spokes (28).
    • Internal Rim Width impacts the width of Tyre that can be used on the wheel.
  • Rims have become wider over time, with most rims between 26-31mm.
  • XC rims tend to be 24-26mm wide.
  • 'Plus' (27.5+) wheels are over 35mm wide.

    • Damage to your rims is common and can occur from rock strikes or running insufficent tyre pressures. Replace a damaged rim or upgrade your wheel build with a new rim.