Question about tire fitment

[randfink]

Hi Guys! I've been contemplating this sick, twisted scheme to put a 24 x 3.0 FatAzz or Fatti-O whitewall on the back of my 26" middleweight Schwinn Typhoon. Has anyone tried this before? Will it fit without modifying the frame? Thanks for any advice/warnings/whatever!

 

[user 135]

It is usually a very tight fit on on middle weight frames. You will probably need to bend/spread the frame a little.

Slick bike though.

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[Rat Rod]

You'll also probably have to run a spacer or two on the crank (sprocket side) to kick the chain out so that it doesn't rub the tire too.

 

[randfink]

Thanks for the quick replies and valuable info, guys! 8)

 

[Rat Rod]

Here are a few shots of my build off bike that ran a 24"x3" tire out back....it's an 80s Schwinn Cruiser frame.

 

[CCR]

the typhoon rear stays may be skinnier than "the tuxedo"s, im pretty sure it was made for 26x2.125s, best thing to do would be measure the stays.

 

[thatismytruck]

Like ratrod, I am barely getting my 24x3 in my murray frame.

I had to pull the frame apart a bit, slide in a 2x3 piice of lumber and squeeze it back together. I'm almost done with my build, I'll take a photo from a similar vantage point that ratdod did when I get it together.

 

[randfink]

Thanks to everybody for the input. Ratrod's photos show me that my frame stays are pretty skinny where it counts most. Looks like if I'm gonna use a 24 x 3 tire, I'll just hafta build another bike. Darn!! :wink:

 

[Markm]

looks sweet as is! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: