Recently at the Taipei show, sightings of new 32" tires and rims have sparked interest in the MTB community, suggesting a resurgence of this larger wheel size. Since its first introduction in 2014, the 32" size has seen prototypes from brands like DirtySixer but faced challenges in sourcing quality tires. The 2024 introduction of compatible tubeless options seems promising, though major manufacturers like Maxxis are still in prototype stages. The potential for improved ride quality raises questions about production viability versus performance trade-offs.
"The 32″ wheel size dates back at least to 2014, when Walmart of all brands introduced a cruiser with 48 spoke, 32″ wheels and knobby cruiser tires."
"Before we get too excited, we should point out that our source at the Taipei Show has been told that the 32 x 2.4″ Aspen XC tire shown in Taipei is a hand-built prototype and that production molds have not been opened."
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