C C4 Metal Werks Joined Dec 28, 2009 Messages 52 Reaction score 2 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Jan 20, 2010 #1 Is it safe or possible to run a 26x 1 3/8 tire on a 26x2 rim?
deorman Joined Apr 20, 2009 Messages 10,983 Reaction score 3,194 Location Fairfax, VA Rating - 100% 2 0 0 Jan 20, 2010 #2 No.
U user 135 Joined Dec 4, 2006 Messages 10,825 Reaction score 863 Rating - 100% 3 0 0 Jan 20, 2010 #3 General tire sizing rule. Decimals and fractions don't mix. Bead Seat Diameter is different. http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
General tire sizing rule. Decimals and fractions don't mix. Bead Seat Diameter is different. http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
karfer67 Joined Nov 30, 2006 Messages 6,199 Reaction score 1,385 Location sacramento, ca Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Jan 20, 2010 #4 nope nope nope but if you are looking to put a thin tire on there use a 26x1.5 or if you are feeling daring try a 1.25 it can be done trust me.
nope nope nope but if you are looking to put a thin tire on there use a 26x1.5 or if you are feeling daring try a 1.25 it can be done trust me.
C C4 Metal Werks Joined Dec 28, 2009 Messages 52 Reaction score 2 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Jan 20, 2010 #5 I have a 26x1.5 wheel that I will use. Thanks for the info everyone
CCR Mouth-Breather Joined Mar 9, 2007 Messages 8,106 Reaction score 298 Location Southern Illinois Rating - 100% 13 0 0 Jan 21, 2010 #6 a 26x1-3/8 tire needs a specific wheel, those tires wont fit on a standard rim.
C C4 Metal Werks Joined Dec 28, 2009 Messages 52 Reaction score 2 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Jan 21, 2010 #7 How would I know if I have found the proper wheel? CCR said: a 26x1-3/8 tire needs a specific wheel, those tires wont fit on a standard rim. Click to expand...
How would I know if I have found the proper wheel? CCR said: a 26x1-3/8 tire needs a specific wheel, those tires wont fit on a standard rim. Click to expand...
CCR Mouth-Breather Joined Mar 9, 2007 Messages 8,106 Reaction score 298 Location Southern Illinois Rating - 100% 13 0 0 Jan 21, 2010 #8 they "may" be stamped EA 3, but most aren't, the bead diameter on a EA 3 rim is 590mm. most older english 3 speeds had that size on it
they "may" be stamped EA 3, but most aren't, the bead diameter on a EA 3 rim is 590mm. most older english 3 speeds had that size on it
