How to make sure your new wheels will fit your frame?

[panzerwrecker]

Hallo, fellas!

I'm new to this website. Man, you guys sure know how to build great bikes! I decided to give my old Monark bike a upgrade, from being a grandpa bike to a path cruiser. I bought a new 'old style' fork with springers, handlebars, saddle and now I want to add fat tires. Creme colored, of course! Or maybe white, too.

Now here's my nut: How do you make sure that your new tires will fit the frame and fork? The space for the rear wheel is exactly 2.2390 inches (from stay to stay). That's what I have to deal with?

Thanks in advance,
/pnzrwrckr

 

[jwm]

What model Monark? Pictures help. The Silver Kings were 24" bikes, but the frames will fit 26" wheels. I've seen lots of people running balloon (26X2.125) tires on Monark frames. I doubt you can go fatter than that.

JWM

 

[panzerwrecker]

I think this model is a Monark Specialracer from around 30's.

http://www.cykelhobby.com/monspec2.htm