Best place to find 40 - 50mm semi-wide rims?

[benratrod]

I've seen the 57mm:
http://3gbikes.com/parts/wheels/26x57wheelandtire/

and Felt has 50mm wheels, but I can't find rims anywhere. The closest I've found is the Alex 32DX @ 39mm and the nondescript rims here: http://custommotoredbicycles.com/fat_bike_wheel_parts_170mm_hubs_26_x_25_wide_rims

Is there a source that I'm not seeing? What I really want is some Felt rims, but I guess they don't sell just the rims...

 

[Jarod24]

I'm pretty sure you can go right on to the felt site and buy them or have a LBS order them in.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Husky Bicycles has some 44mm and 49mm rims
http://www.huskybicycles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=hb&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=STEELRIM

Cheers,
Dr. T


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[benratrod]

I think the doctor has the right prescription. Thanks!

 

[mornview]

Are those rims manufactured by Husky themselves? They don't list a manufacturer anywhere that I can see. Anyone know the quality of the rims?

The only experience I have with modern steel rims is the junk Wheelmaster puts out, with horrible weld jobs that leave you with flat inner tubes.

I have a fat tire build in the works right now, though, and it would certainly look better with some shiny chrome rims ... might have to give these Husky rims a shot myself.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Not sure of the brand on those, the image has a 'Worksman clincher' look to it though. I have purchased their 'heavy duty' 24" flat style rims, they were Wheelmasters I believe. All I remember is sanding a few spots smooth with Emory paper before installing tubes/tires. So far, so good.

 

[rydr1]

In all the years I've dealt with Felt cruisers, I have never found the source of the rims themselves. If I remember correctly, there is a post somewhere around here that states that the rims are China made and they have them locked down to only use on Felt cruisers. That's as much as I could remember. Anyone, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

Not the best option, but I have purchased a set of 2 front wheels and custom fit what I wanted into them, the hubs will sell quickly at a decent price if you don't like them.

 

[MIGZ]

not sure if you are limited by the frame but go for the origin8 65 mm