
Tire Compatibility
FOUNDATION ROAD, SES, SES AR,
G SERIES, M SERIES, AM30
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
Models: ENVE 45 & ENVE 65
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-26mm
Tire Size Range Compatibility: ≥ 25mm
Maximum Rim Pressure: 90psi/6.2bar
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.
Note On Tire Compatibility With Hookless (TSS) Type Rims: Tires listed in the “Approved/Recommended” column of the Foundation Collection table are qualified for use with these hookless type rims. In some cases, the tire’s manufacturer explicitly prohibits the use of their tires with hookless type rims. Please follow tire manufacturer’s recommendations.
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 90psi/6.2bar for tires sized 25-28mm.
Approved/Recommended
25-26c | 27-29c | 30c | 32c |
ENVE SES Road – 25mm | ENVE SES Road – 27mm | ENVE SES Road – 31mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 32mm |
Maxxis Padrone TR – 25mm | ENVE SES Road – 29mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 30mm | Maxxis Re-Fuse – 32mm |
Maxxis High Road HYPR TR 170 TPI – 25mm | Bontrager AW2 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | Kenda Valkyrie Pro TLR – 30mm | Panaracer Gravel King – 32mm |
IRC Formula Tubeless Light – 25mm | Bontrager R3 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | Mavic Yksion Elite Allroad UST – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 32mm |
Bontrager R3 TLR Hard Case Lite – 24mm | Giant Gavia AC 0 Kevlar Tubeless – 28mm | Schwalbe G-One Speed – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Black Sidewall Only) – 32mm |
Bontrager R3 TLR Hard Case Lite – 26mm | Giant Gavia AC 1 TLC Tubeless – 28mm | Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 30mm | Michelin Power Road TLR – 32mm |
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC – 28mm | Giant Race 1 TLC Tubeless – 28mm | Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 30mm | |
Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 25mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 28mm | WTB Exposure – 32mm | |
Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 25mm | Hutchinson Sector – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 30mm | |
Cadex Race TL – 25mm | Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 30mm | WTB Exposure – 30mm | |
Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance Storm TR – 25mm | IRC Formula Pro Tubeless Light – 28mm | ||
Specialized S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Bliss Ready (2020) – 26mm | Kenda Valkyrie – 28mm | ||
Michelin Power Road TLR – 25mm (Hookless road) | Maxxis Padrone – 28mm | ||
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR – 24mm | Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 28mm | ||
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR – 26mm | Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 28mm | ||
Specialized S-Works Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready (2020) – 28mm | |||
Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 28mm | |||
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR – 28mm | |||
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 28mm | |||
Vittoria Corsa TLR – 28mm | |||
Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 28mm | |||
Zipp Tangente RT28 – 28mm | |||
Michelin Power Road TLR – 28mm | |||
Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SL – 28mm |
Not Approved/Incompatible
Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season Storm TR – 25mm
Specialized Sworks Turbo Gripton – 26mm
Continental GP5000 TL – 25mm
Continental GP5000 TL – 28mm
Hutchinson Sector 32 – 32mm
Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance 11Storm – 28mm
Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season 11Storm – 28mm
Mavic Yksion Pro UST – 28mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 24mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 26mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 28mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 32mm
Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready – 28mm
Specialized Roubaix Pro 2Bliss Ready – 30/32mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Tan Sidewall) – 32mm
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 AR (SES AR) Tire Compatibility
Models: SES 3.4 AR, SES 4.5 AR
Tubeless Rim Type: Hookless/Straight-Sidewall
Inner-Tube Compatible: Yes, Only with Tubeless/Tubeless Ready Tire
Inner Rim Width Dimension: 25mm
Aero Optimized Tire Size Recommendation: 27-28mm
Tire Size Range Compatibility: ≥ 27mm
Rim’s Maximum Tire Pressure: 80psi/5.5bar (28mm tire), 67psi/4.6bar (32mm tire)
Use tires listed as “Approved/Recommended” only with SES AR 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.
Note On Tire Compatibility With Hookless (TSS) Type Rims: Tires listed in the “Approved/Recommended” column of the SES AR table are qualified for use with these hookless type rims. In some cases, the tire’s manufacturer explicitly prohibits the use of their tires with hookless type rims. Please follow tire manufacturer’s recommendations.
Please refer to our tire pressure recommendation chart for SES 3.4 AR and SES 4.5 AR (25mm Internal Rim Width) wheelsets and never exceed air pressure of 80psi/5.5bar for 28c, and 67psi/4.6bar for 32c.
Approved/Recommended
27-29c (for the best aerodynamic performance) | 30c | 32c | 33-50c |
ENVE SES Road – 27mm | ENVE SES Road – 31mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 32mm | These tires sizes are compatible, but will eliminate aerodynamic advantage of the rim profile. 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. Please refer to tire pressure chart for recommendation and max pressure rating. Max tire pressures for tires in this size range will be between 35-60psi/2.4-4.1bar. |
ENVE SES Road – 29mm | Goodyear Eagle All-Season – 30mm | Maxxis Re-Fuse – 32mm | |
Bontrager AW2 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | Kenda Valkyrie Pro TLR – 30mm | Panaracer Gravel King – 32mm | |
Bontrager R3 Hard Case Lite TLR – 28mm | Mavic Yksion Elite Allroad UST – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 32mm | |
Giant Gavia AC 0 Kevlar Tubeless – 28mm | Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 30mm | Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Black Sidewall Only) – 32mm | |
Giant Gavia AC 1 TLC Tubeless – 28mm | Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 30mm | WTB Exposure – 32mm | |
Hutchinson Sector – 28mm | WTB Exposure – 30mm | Michelin Power Road TLR – 32mm | |
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC – 28mm | Schwalbe G-One Speed – 30mm | ||
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless Light – 28mm | Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 30mm | ||
Kenda Valkyrie – 28mm | Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 30mm | ||
Maxxis Padrone – 28mm | |||
Schwalbe One TLE HS 462 – 28mm | |||
Schwalbe Pro One TLE HS 493 – 28mm | |||
Specialized S-Works Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready (2020) – 28mm | |||
Teravail Rampart All-Road Durable TR – 28mm | |||
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR – 28mm | |||
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC – 28mm | |||
Vittoria Corsa TLR – 28mm | |||
Vittoria Corsa Control TLR – 28mm | |||
Zipp Tangente RT28 – 28mm | |||
Michelin Power Road TLR – 28mm | |||
Not Approved/Incompatible
Continental GP5000 TL – 28mm
Hutchinson Sector 32 – 32mm
Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance 11Storm – 28mm
Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season 11Storm – 28mm
Mavic Yksion Pro UST – 28mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 28mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR – 32mm
Specialized S-Works Turbo 2Bliss Ready – 28mm
Specialized Roubaix Pro 2Bliss Ready – 30/32mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Tan Sidewall) – 32mm
G Series Tire Compatibility
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
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.
