Built for gravel racers chasing every advantage, the 48|53 GR combines Turbulent Aero technology with a wide lightweight hollow-hook rim for maximum speed, control, and flat protection.

Aero Optimization
The super-wide 44mm external rim profile allows air to transition smoothly across the tire and around the rim, reducing drag and increasing speed. This buffer of smooth-flowing air is the key to increasing your aerodynamic performance.

Hollow Hook Design
Our hollow-hook design allows us to have a super-wide internal and external rim without drastically increasing the weight of the rim. The design removes excess material inside the rim. Keep things light while still delivering pinch flat protection and strength. Backed by our lifetime warranty.

30mm Internal Width
Made for modern gravel race tires, a 30mm internal width allows the tire to sit wider on the rim. This creates a wider contact patch for more grip. The design also prevents tires from ‘lightbulbing’, where the sidewalls taper in narrower than the widest point of the tire, reducing the contact patch.

The fastest off-road wheels we’ve ever made. More grip, more speed, more protection against flats. 

Made to deliver all-day speed across flat-out courses while providing predictable, smooth handling, 48|53 GR features our Turbulent Aero design. The shorter front rim prevents unpredictable handling in aggressive crosswinds, and the taller rear rim improves aerodynamics without affecting the bike's steering.

Every dimension of 48|53 GR is designed with speed in mind. The 44mm external width smooths airflow to maximize aerodynamic performance, while the 30mm internal width is optimized for modern gravel tires. Together, greater grip, stability, and confidence. Tying it all together is our lightweight hollow-hook construction, delivering exceptional strength and pinch-flat protection without the weight penalty - all backed by our lifetime warranty.

Specifications:

Designed For: Gravel Racing
Wheelset Weight: DT 180 - 1433g , DT 350 - 1528g
Rim Weight: 445g - 48 GR , 465g - 53 GR
Rim Depth: 48mm , 53mm
ERD: 545mm , 535mm
Inner Width: 30mm
External Width: 44mm
Bead Width: 4.5mm
Spoke Count: 24
Asymmetric Offset Rear: 2.8mm
Hub Spacing: 12x100mm / 12x142mm
Disc Mounting Option: Centerlock
Freehub Options: XDR, HG-EV
Recommended Tire Dimensions: 40 to 57mm

SKUs
89-29732 (DT180 - XDr / HG11)
89-29730 (DT350 - XDr)
89-29731 (DT350 - HG11)