Tire Compatibility
Tire Compatibility
FOUNDATION ROAD, SES, SES AR, G SERIES, M SERIES, AM30
Tire Compatibility
Next to deciding which wheelset to buy, few decisions will impact your performance more than choosing the right tire, and tire pressure. Please take the time to review the section below that corresponds to your wheelset. After you’ve reviewed the notes surrounding tire compatibility with your wheelset, jump on over to our tire pressure page to ensure you’re running the right tire pressure.
ENVE Tip: Trust our tire pressure recommendation chart. The maximum tire pressure ratings on tires are not recommended operating pressures. Running the max pressure will not make you faster, rather, it will actually increase rolling resistance (making you slower) and discomfort (making you slower), jeopardizing the ride experience.
Foundation Collection Tire Compatibility
Tubeless Rim Type: Hookless/Straight-Sidewall
Inner-Tube Compatible: Yes, Only with Tubeless/Tubeless Ready Tire
Inner Rim Width Dimension: 21mm
Aero Optimized Tire Size Recommendation: 25mm-27mm
Tire Size Range Compatibility: ≥ 25mm
Maximum Rim Pressure: 90 psi/6.2 bar (25mm Tire), 80 psi/5.5 bar (>28mm Tire)
Use tires listed as “Approved/Recommended” only with Foundation Collection road wheelsets. For tires listed as “Not Approved/Incompatible” we are working with the tire manufacturers so changes can be made to move tires on to the “Approved/Recommended” list. If a tire you would like to run is not listed, it does not mean that it is incompatible. Rather, we have not tested it yet. In the situation that you choose to run a tire that is not on the “Approved/Recommended” list, you do so at your own risk.
Please refer to our tire pressure recommendation chart for Foundation ENVE 45 and ENVE 65 (21mm Internal Rim Width) wheelsets and never exceed air pressure of 90 psi/6.2 bar for tires sized 25-28mm.
Can’t find the tire you are looking for? Our compatibility data is based on submissions from tire companies. If you are looking for a specific tire and can’t find it on our chart it does not mean that it is not compatible. In fact, many tires have gone through changes and updates to improve compatibility with hookless rim systems. If you don’t see a specific tire on our chart your best option is to contact the tire manufacturer and ask them if their tires are approved for Straight Side Wall (TSS) aka “hookless” rim designs.
| 25-26c | 27-29c | 30-31-c | 32c |
| ENVE SES Road – 25mm | ENVE SES Road – 27mm | ENVE SES Road – 31mm | Continental GP5000 S TR – 32mm |
| Bontrager R3 TLR Hard Case Lite – 24mm | ENVE SES Road – 29mm | Challenge Strada Bianca TLR – 30mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 32mm |
| Bontrager R3 TLR Hard Case Lite – 26mm | ENVE Raceday - 27mm | Continental GP5000 S TR – 30mm | Maxxis Re-Fuse – 32mm |
| Cadex Race TL – 25mm | ENVE Raceday - 27mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 30mm | Panaracer Gravel King – 32mm |
| Challenge Strada Pro TLR – 25mm | Challenge Strada Pro TLR – 27mm | Kenda Valkyrie Pro TLR – 30mm | Pirelli Cinturato Velo – 32mm |
| Continental GP5000 S TR – 25mm | Challenge Paris Roubaix TLR – 27mm | Mavic Yksion Elite Allroad UST – 30mm | Schwalbe Pro One Addix TLE Race – 32mm |
| Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance Storm TR – 25mm | Challenge Paris Roubaix TLR – 27mm | Schwalbe G-One Speed – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 32mm |
| IRC Formula Tubeless Light – 25mm | Continental GP 5000 S TR – 28mm | Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Black Sidewall Only) – 32mm |
| Maxxis Padrone TR – 25mm | Giant Gavia AC 0 Kevlar Tubeless – 28mm | Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 30mm | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR – 32mm |
| Giant Gavia AC 1 TLC Tubeless – 28m | Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss T2/T5 – 30mm | WTB Exposure – 32mm | |
| Maxxis High Road HYPR TR 170 TPI – 25mm | Giant Race 1 TLC Tubeless – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 30mm* | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR - 32mm |
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SL – 24mm* | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 28mm | Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR – 30mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR - 32mm |
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR – 24mm* | Hutchinson Sector – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR – 30mm | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 700x32 |
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SL – 26mm* | IRC Formula Pro Tubeless Light – 28mm | WTB Exposure – 30mm | |
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR – 26mm* | IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR - 30mm | |
| Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 24mm* | Kenda Valkyrie – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR - 30mm | |
| Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 26mm* | Maxxis Padrone – 28mm | Challenge H-TLR Strada PRO BT - 30mm | |
| Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 25mm | Pirelli Cinturato Velo – 28mm | Challenge Criterium RS TE Series TLR 30mm | |
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR – 28mm | ReneHerse Orondo Grade 700x31 Endurance | ||
| Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 25mm | Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 28mm | ReneHerse Orondo Grade 700x31 Extralight | |
| Specialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Bliss Ready – 26mm | Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 28mm | ReneHerse Orondo Grade 700x31 | |
| VeloFlex Corsa EVO TLR – 25mm | Specialized S-Works Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready – 28mm | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 30mm | |
| Vittoria Corsa Speed TLR – 25mm* | Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss T2/T5 – 28mm | Hutchinson Racing Lab Blackbird Tubeless 30mm 24103 | |
| Vittoria Rubino Pro TR Graphene 2.0 – 25mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 28mm | ||
| Vittoria Corsa Control TR Graphene 2.0 – 25mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR – 28mm | ||
| Vittoria Corsa Speed TR Graphene 2.0 – 25mm | VeloFlex Corsa EVO TLR – 28mm | ||
| Vittoria Corsa NEXT TLR – 26mm | Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 28mm* | ||
| Vittoria Corsa Graphene 2.0 – 25mm | Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 28mm* | ||
| Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR 26mm | Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 28mm* | ||
| Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR 26mm | Vittoria Corsa NEXT TLR – 28mm | ||
| Vittoria Corsa TR Graphene 2.0 – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa Control TR Graphene 2.0 – 28mm | |||
| Zipp Tangente RT28 – 28mm | |||
| Bontrager AW2 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | |||
| Bontrager R3 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR - 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR - 28mm | |||
| Challege Criterium RS TE - 27mm | |||
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 28mm | |||
| Hutchinson Racing Lab Blackbird Tubeless 28mm 24102 |
Smart ENVE System (SES) Tire Compatibility
Models: SES 2.2, SES 3.4, SES 5.6, SES 7.8, SES Disc Wheel
Tubeless Rim Type: Hooked-Bead
Inner-Tube Compatible: Yes
Inner Rim Width Dimension: 18-20.5mm
Aero Optimized Tire Size Recommendation: 25mm
Tire Size Range Compatibility: 23mm to 32mm
Rim’s Maximum Tire Pressure: 120psi
There are no limitations on tire compatibility with these wheel models. Your ENVE SES wheels may be set up and run with inner-tubes and non-tubeless tires or tubeless (TL) and tubeless ready (TLR) tires alike. We recommend the use of a Tubeless (TL) or Tubeless Ready (TLR) 700x25c tire set up tubeless to maximize aerodynamics, rolling resistance, crosswind stability, and your ride experience.
Non-Tubeless Setup (i.e. I want to run inner-tubes) – Each ENVE SES wheelset is delivered with one roll of RED, model specific, ENVE tested and approved tubeless rim tape. This tape should be installed regardless of whether you intend to run your wheels tubeless or not. Do not run cloth or plastic (including ENVE) non-tubeless compatible rim tape or strips. Plastic rim strips and cloth tapes are too thick, bridge the drop-center rim channel, and will make installation and removal of tires extremely difficult. Click here for our tubeless tape installation video.
Cotton and/or Natural Fiber Sidewall Tires – ENVE does NOT RECOMMEND the use of cotton or natural fiber sidewall non-tubeless tires with ENVE SES wheelsets for everyday use. These tires are intended for high-performance racing applications only. If you choose to run these tires, please inspect your tires after each ride for cuts, tears, and any signs of abrasion and/or wear in the sidewall and at the location of the rim/tire interface. If any wear and/or damage is identified, replace before riding. Riders who choose to run tires with cotton or natural fiber sidewalls do so at their own risk.
For a more optimized setup please visit our Tire Pressure charts to dial in your tire pressure.
Smart ENVE System Tire Compatibility – Hookless/Straight-Sidewall (TSS) Rims
Models: SES 3.4 AR, SES 4.5 AR, SES 2.3 (2022), SES 3.4 (2022), SES 4.5 (2022), SES 6.7 (2022)
Tubeless Rim Type: Hookless/Straight-Sidewall (TSS)
Inner Rim Width Dimension: 25mm – SES 3.4 AR, SES 4.5 AR, SES 3.4 (2022), SES 4.5 (2022), 23mm – SES 6.7 (2022), 21mm – SES 2.3 (2022)
Aero Optimized Tire Size Recommendation: 27-28mm (ENVE SES 27)
Tire Size Range Compatibility: 21-23mm Inner Rim Width = ≥ 25mm, 25mm Inner Rim Width = ≥ 27mm
Rim’s Maximum Tire Pressure: 23-25mm Inner Rim Width = 80 psi/5.5 bar, 21mm Inner Rim Width = 90 psi/6.2 bar
Use tires listed as “Approved/Recommended” only with SES hookless road wheelsets. For tires listed as “Not Approved/Incompatible” we are working with the tire manufacturers so changes can be made to move tires on to the “Approved/Recommended” list. If a tire you would like to run is not listed, it does not mean that it is incompatible. Rather, we have not tested it yet. In the situation that you choose to run a tire that is not on the “Approved/Recommended” list, you do so at your own risk.
Please refer to our tire pressure recommendation chart for optimal operating tire pressures and never exceed rim’s max rated pressure.
| 27- 29mm (for the best aerodynamic performance) | 30-31mm | 32mm | 33-50mm |
| ENVE SES Road – 27mm | ENVE SES Road – 31mm | Continental GP5000 S TR – 32mm | These tires sizes are compatible, but will eliminate aerodynamic advantage of the rim profile. |
| ENVE SES Road – 29mm | Challenge Strada Bianca TLR – 30c | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 32mm | If your intention is to run these tire sizes on a regular basis, the G Series G23 is better suited for these tires and applications. |
| ENVE Raceday - 27mm | Continental GP5000 S TR – 30mm | Hutchinson Challenger TLR – 32mm | Please refer to tire pressure chart for recommendation and max pressure rating. |
| ENVE Raceday - 29mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 30mm | Maxxis Re-Fuse – 32mm | Max tire pressures for tires in this size range will be between 35-60psi/2.4-4.1bar. |
| Bontrager R3 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | Kenda Valkyrie Pro TLR – 30mm | Michelin Power Road TLR – 32mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro Control 34mm |
| Challenge Strada Pro TLR – 27mm | Mavic Yksion Elite Allroad UST – 30mm | Panaracer Gravel King Slick TLC – 32mm | |
| Challenge Paris Roubaix TLR – 27mm | Schwalbe G-One Speed – 30mm | Pirelli Cinturato Velo – 32mm | |
| Continental GP5000 S TR – 28mm | Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 30mm | Schwalbe Pro One Addix TLE Race – 32mm | |
| Giant Gavia AC 0 Kevlar Tubeless – 28mm | Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 32mm | |
| Giant Gavia AC 1 TLC Tubeless – 28mm | Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss T2/T5 – 28mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Black Sidewall Only) – 32mm | |
| Hutchinson Challenger TLR – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR – 30mm | ||
| Hutchinson Sector – 28mm | Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR – 30mm | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR – 32mm | |
| IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 30mm | WTB Exposure – 32mm | |
| IRC Formula Pro Tubeless Light – 28mm | WTB Exposure – 30mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR - 32mm | |
| Kenda Valkyrie – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR - 30mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR - 32mm | |
| Maxxis Padrone – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR - 30mm | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 700x32 | |
| Michelin Power Road TLR – 28mm | Challenge H-TLR Strada PRO BT - 30mm | ||
| Pirelli Cinturato Velo – 28mm | Challenge Criterium RS TE Series TLR 30mm | ||
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR – 28mm | ReneHerse Orondo Grade 700x31 Endurance | ||
| Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 28mm | ReneHerse Orondo Grade 700x31 Extralight | ||
| Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 28mm | ReneHerse Orondo Grade 700x31 | ||
| Specialized S-Works Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready (2020) – 28mm | Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 30mm | ||
| Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss T2/T5 – 28mm | Hutchinson Racing Lab Blackbird Tubeless 30mm 24103 | ||
| Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 28mm | Hutchinson Racing Lab Blackbird Tubeless 28mm 24102 | ||
| Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR – 28mm | |||
| Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR – 28mm | |||
| VeloFlex Corsa EVO TLR – 28c | |||
| Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa TLR – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa NEXT TLR – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa TR Graphene 2.0 – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa Control TR Graphene 2.0 – 28mm | |||
| Zipp Tangente RT28 – 28mm | |||
| Bontrager AW2 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR - 28mm | |||
| Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR - 28mm | |||
| Challege Criterium RS TE - 27mm | |||
| Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS 28mm |
Foundation AG Tire Compatibility
Operating pressures required for gravel performance fall well below the max pressure ratings of the G Series and Foundation AG wheel models, the only requirements when choosing a tire to pair with your G Series or Foundation AG model wheels are:
- Tire must be tubeless compatible (even if you plan to run innertubes).
- Tire pressure must never exceed the rim’s max pressure rating. These pressures are indicated on the rim’s valve stem decal and on the ENVE Tire Pressure page.
Models: G23 (700c), G27 (650b)
Tubeless Rim Type: Hookless/Straight-Sidewall
Inner-Tube Compatible: Yes, Only with Tubeless/Tubeless Ready Tire
Inner Rim Width Dimension: G23=23mm, G27=27mm
Tire Size Range Compatibility: G23 ≥ 28mm, G27 ≥ 42mm
Rim’s Maximum Tire Pressure: G23 = 60psi/4.1bar (32mm tire), G27 = 40psi/2.75bar (42mm tire)
Please note that the internal rim width of the G23 is 23mm and intended for use with tubeless ready tires ≥ 28mm with 40mm tires being the primary focus of the design. The G27 features a 27mm internal width that is intended for pairing with tires ≥ 42mm with 55mm/2.0” tires being the target tire width for this rim.
Due to the straight sidewall/hookless design of this rim and inherent high volume design, it is important to understand that not all tires are created equal and for that reason one should pay special attention to the pressure ratings of both the tire and the rim.
G23 – MAX PRESSURE FOR A 32MM TIRE = 60psi/4.1bar
G27 – MAX PRESSURE FOR A 42MM TIRE = 40psi/2.75bar
Models: AG25 (700c), AG28 (650b)
Tubeless Rim Type: Hookless/Straight-Sidewall
Inner-Tube Compatible: Yes, Only with Tubeless/Tubeless Ready Tire
Inner Rim Width Dimension: AG25=25mm, AG28=28mm
Tire Size Range Compatibility: AG25 ≥ 36mm, AG28 ≥ 45mm
Rim’s Maximum Tire Pressure: AG25 = 55 psi/3.79 bar (32mm – 40mm tire) 50 psi/3.44 bar (41mm-50mm), AG28 = 40 psi/3.10 bar (45mm tire)
Please note that the internal rim width of the AG25 is 25mm and intended for use with tubeless ready tires ≥ 36mm with 40mm tires being the primary focus of the design. The AG28 features a 28mm internal width that is intended for pairing with tires ≥ 45mm with 55mm/2.0” tires being the target tire width for this rim.
Due to the straight sidewall/hookless design of this rim and inherent high volume design, it is important to understand that not all tires are created equal and for that reason one should pay special attention to the pressure ratings of both the tire and the rim.
AG25 – MAX PRESSURE FOR A 32MM- 40MM TIRE = 55 psi/3.79 bar, 41MM – 50MM = 50 psi/3.44 bar
AG28 – MAX PRESSURE FOR A 45MM TIRE = 45 psi/3.10 bar
IN THE CASE THAT TIRE AND RIM MAX PRESSURES ARE DIFFERENT. THE LOWER OF THE TWO PRESSURES BECOMES THE DEFAULT MAX PRESSURE FOR THE SYSTEM.
THE MAX PRESSURE RATING FOR EACH RIM WILL DECREASE AS YOUR TIRE VOLUME/SIZE INCREASES. REFER TO RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE CHART.
For a more optimized setup please visit our Tire Pressure charts to dial in your tire pressure.
Mountain Tire Compatibility
Models: M525, M630, M635, M640, M685, M730, M735, M735E, M930, AM30
Tubeless Rim Type: Hookless/Straight-Sidewall
Inner-Tube Compatible: Yes, Only with Tubeless/Tubeless Ready Tire
Inner Rim Width Dimension:
M525 = 25mm
AM30, M630, M730, M930 = 30mm
M635, M735, M735 E = 35mm
M640 = 40mm
M685 = 85mm
Tire Size Range Suggestions:
M525 = 2.1”–2.4”
AM30, M630, M730, M930 = 2.3”–2.6”
M635, M735, M735 E = 2.5”–2.8”
M640 = 2.8”–3.2”
M685 = 3.8″–4.5”
Why Hookless
At ENVE we’ve chosen a hookless design for our tubeless compatible SES AR, Foundation, G Series, and M Series wheelsets. The hookless design allows us to build our tubeless compatible rims to more exacting tolerances, ensuring your tubeless setup is reliable and confidence inspiring.
TIRE PRESSURE CHART
Everything about the design and construction of your ENVE wheelset exists for this purpose. However, no matter how good your wheelset is, or how talented you are as a rider, running the wrong tire pressure will make you slower and compromise your ride experience. With that in mind, take a look at the tire pressure charts below to ensure that you’re in the right ballpark when it comes to the tire pressures you’re running.