26 x 1 3/8?

[bigredddaddy]

I've got an old Hercules and the tires it came with, original ones, say 26 x 1 3/8 on the side. I got new ones and they DON'T fit! :x What gives? I did measure the rims at 23 5/8 outside and the tires at 23 even. Are there special ones or do I need a particular brand? They do need to be white wall too.

 

[Markm]

probably British... :roll:

 

[Hugo]

Sheldon says that there are two different 26 x 1 3/8 sizes: 590 mm and 597 mm. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

Hugo

 

[new_dharma]

probably the 590 if they are 1 3/8...the 1 3/8 597 size was what schwinn used...

 

[MaXXXwell]

26x1 3/8 is another size-type than 26x1.75 or 26x2.125. It seems you've got get another set or tires. You'll never get a 1 3/8 tire to fit a 1.75 wheel and vice versa...

 

[TornadoDave]

LOL!!! and GRRRRRR!

I'm not laughing at you bigRed..... I'm laughing at the absurdity of the 26 x 1 3/8 size and it's related cousins. In fixing up old bikes, this is one of the most maddening things out there. I've seen four variations of the 26 x 1 3/8 theme..... and none of them interchange, NOR do the decimal equivalents like 26 x 1.5 fit them.

I've gotten so frustrated by it that I never even fool with that size tire anymore. I toss the wheels and put newer 26" rims on the bike. By the way.... I've got a nice set of Schwinn S5 Wheels if anyone needs them.... in the 26 x 1 3/8 size!

Whoever thought that particular designation up should get his butt kicked.

 

[new_dharma]

i like the 590 tire size...makes a good touring size...and alloy wheels are available.
they make for a pretty good touring tire, IMHO