The SES 4.5 AR Disc is a no-compromise aero wheel specially designed for disc brake road wheels and 30 mm tires
Cyclists who demand more speed, more comfort and more traction on any road surface will experience the SES 4.5 AR Disc as a revolution
The advent of road bike frames for disc brakes and with more tire clearance has allowed us to take this unconventional approach. The result is a road bike wheel that takes confidence and performance to a whole new level.
Tubeless kit (clincher only):
-2x valve stems
-1x roll of tape (good for 3 wheels)
-2x pressure relief valve stem nutsTubeless kit (clincher only)
skewers 100/135mm (QR only)
Accessory bag
Wheel manual
Wheel building card
Rebellious, unconventional and groundbreaking are words that describe the unique SES 4.5 AR Disc. The SES 4.5 AR Disc was designed for the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix through our partnership with Team Dimension Data. The SES 4.5 AR Disc was developed to provide aero performance, stability and comfort for virtually any road surface. The SES 4.5 AR Disc is available as a tubeless clincher and tubular model rim. The SES 4.5 AR Disc is based on the tubeless carbon mountain bike technology of the ENVE M series and features hookless beads. Hookless beads improve aerodynamic performance by promoting airflow from the tire to the rim and allow for the best possible performance of tubeless tires. Like all aero wheels in the Smart ENVE system, the front and rear rims are specifically designed for airflow at the front and rear of the bike. Therefore, the front rim is flatter and wider to maximize stability and the rear rim is deeper and narrower to reduce drag. In addition to the different geometries, the SES 4.5 AR Disc features a disc brake-specific design that saves weight, improves strength and creates unparalleled ride quality.
The SES AR wheelsets feature a straight sidewall/hookless bead construction and are suitable for use with "Tubeless, Tubeless Ready (TLR)" tires with a width of 28c or larger ONLY. You can safely ride with tubular tires as long as the tire itself has a tubeless or tubeless ready construction. The aerodynamics and stability of SES AR are optimized when the wheelset is paired with a 30mm wide tire. Below is a list of approved/recommended tires as well as tires that have been found to be incompatible and cannot be recommended at this time.
For tires that are listed as "not approved/incompatible", we are working with the tire manufacturers so that changes can be made to move the tires to the "approved/recommended" list. If a tire you want to run is not listed, it does not mean it is incompatible. Rather, we have not yet tested it. If you choose to drive a tire that is not on the "Approved/Recommended" list, do so at your own risk. Please refer to our tire pressure recommendation chart for SES AR wheels (25mm internal width) and never exceed an air pressure of 80psi/5.5bar for 28c, and 67psi/4.6bar for 32c.
Pressure reminder
MAX PRESSURE FOR A 28MM TIRE = 80psi/5.5bar.
MAX PRESSURE FOR A 32MM TIRE = 67psi/4.6bar
List of approved/recommended tires
27-29c(for the best aerodynamic performance)
Bontrager AW2 hardshell Lite TLR -28mm
Bontrager R3 hardshell Lite TLR -28mm
Giant Gavia AC 0 Kevlar tubeless -28mm
Giant Gavia AC 1 TLC Tubeless -28mm
Giant Race 1 TLC Tubeless -28mm
Goodyear Eagle all-season Eagle -28mm
Hutchinson Sector -28mm
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC -28mm
IRC Formula Pro Tubeless Light -28mm
Kenda Valkyrie -28mm
Maxxis Padrone -28mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR -28mm
Schwalbe Pro One HS 462 -28mm
Schwalbe Pro One, V-Guard, TLE, Addix(2020) -28mm
Specialized Turbo RapidAir (2020) -28mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Durability TR -28mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Accessories TR -28mm
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC -28mm
Vittoria Corsa TLR -28mm
Vittoria Corsa control TLR -28mm
Zipper TangenteRT28 -28mm
30c
Goodyear Eagle All-Season - 30 mm
Kenda Walküre Pro TLR - 30 mm
Mavic Yksion Elite Allroad UST - 30 mm
Schwalbe G-One Speed - 30mm
Schwalbe PRO One, V-Guard, TLE, Addix (2020) - 30mm
Schwalbe One, Race-Guard, TLE, Addix (2020) - 30mm
Specialized Roubaix Pro 2Bliss Ready - 30/32mm
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLC - 30mm
Vittoria Corsa Control TLR - 30mm
WTB Exposure - 30mm
32c
Goodyear Eagle all-season Eagle -32mm
Maxxis reignition -32mm
Panaracer Gravel King -32mm
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR -32mm
Specialized Roubaix Pro 2Bliss Ready -30/32mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Durability TR -32mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (black sidewall only) -32mm
WTB Exposure -32mm
33-50c
These tire sizes are compatible, but eliminate the aerodynamic advantage of the rim profile. If you intend to ride these tire sizes regularly, the G-Series G23 is better suited for these tires and applications. Please refer to the tire pressure table for recommendations and maximum tire pressures. The maximum tire pressures for tires in this size range are between 35-60psi/2.4-4.1bar.
Incompatible/non-approved tires
Any tube type/non-tubeless tire
Continental GP5000 TL - 28mm
Hutchinson Sektor 32 - 32mm
Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance 11Storm - 28mm
Hutchinson Fusion 5 All Season 11Storm - 28mm
Mavic Yksion PRO UST - 28mm
Specialized S-Werke Turbo 2Bliss Ready - 28mm
Teravail Rampart All-Road Light/Supple TR (Tan sidewall) -32mm