4" x 26" tires

[barnbikes]

Was given a pair of used 4"x26" tires. Have no idea what to do with them.
If I mount them on standard 2.5"x26" rim I am guessing they will have no side wall strength.
I could weld 2 - 2" steel rims together but the I would have to figure out the axle.
I could cut a rim in half and weld a 2" spacer ring.

Have to think about it more.

 

[Wildcat]

Then you need a large enough frame for the wide wheels. The best bet might be a used walmart beast or other fatbike on CL. They show up occasionally, usually because they are hard to pedal with the bearings out of adjustment or the forks on backward. Fatbikes are fun, just a little heavy.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Honestly, you’re better of getting a set of wider rims vs. making them.
Here’s a couple of sets that I’ve purchased recently for some projects.


Flying Horse 26" Fat Tire Single/7 Speed Beach Cruiser Wheel Set (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PW66QP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TAuyEb0ZCYH9V

Note: these have wide hubs already and I actually received 57mm wide rims, not 50mm
But for the price, they were tough to beat.

https://www.hbbcinc.com/product/hbbc-26-x-50mm-single-speed-wheel-set-red/

Good luck!


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[Dr. Tankenstein]

Oops, looks like the second ones are out of stock, but here’s another option


https://www.hbbcinc.com/product/hbbc-26-x-50mm-single-speed-wheel-set-red-2/



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