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Old 04-11-2015, 11:05 AM   #2772
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Originally Posted by SpudRider View Post
Tubeless mag wheels look good, and make tire repairs/changes easier. However, mag wheels aren't as strong as wheels with spokes; therefore, mag wheels are much more likely to be damaged during off road riding. As Huck stated, the RX3 mag wheels are only available in a 15-inch rear, and an 18-inch front. However, since the mag wheels are much better suited for street riding, the lack of knobby tires for the 15-inch rear wheel is less troublesome.
X2 on all points. As well, a spoked wheel is repairable by the rider, whereas a damaged mag wheel becomes a larger issue.
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