How do I know what tire size I need for my bike?

Check your tire’s sidewall —the numbers there indicate your tire size (roughly its outer diameter and its width, but not always in that order). Typical road bike tire: 700 x 32c indicates a tire that has an outer diameter of 700mm and a width of 32mm.

Is 26 inch the same as 700c?

A 26 inch, or a 650c wheel is about 1 inch smaller (about 2 inches smaller with road slicks) in diameter than a 700c. Some people think that because 700c wheels are the ‘standard’ for road bikes, they must be better.

What is the standard road bike tire size?

A standard road tire is 700c x 23mm, indicating a tire diameter of approximately 700mm and a width of 23mm. When shopping for road tires, you’ll look for 700c x your preferred width, 23mm being the slimmest option and going up to 36mm.

Is a 26 inch bike good for what height?

Bikes that are 26 inches in size work well for children and adults who range from approximately five feet to six-feet tall. They can also be appropriate for some taller people, but the best way to find out if it’s a good fit is by testing ride one!

Will any 16 inch tire fit on a 16 inch rim?

Rim Diameter For example, a tire with the P225/70R16 91S would fit a rim with a 16-inch diameter.

What size is a 33 inch tire on a 16 inch rim?

285/75/16 is usually the accepted metric equivalent size for 33’s. 16.831″ + 16″ wheel = 32.831″ approximate tire diameter.

Can I put a 17 inch tire on a 16 inch rim?

This should be obvious, but since it’s not, the answer is no. A 17” tire means the hole in the middle where the wheel fits is exactly 17” across. A 16” wheel means the diameter of the wheel, which sits inside the hole in the tire, is exactly 16”. That means the wheel will fall right through the tire.

What does a 16 inch bike mean?

16″ kids bikes are slightly larger than the 12″ frame. They can accommodate slightly older, taller children, and can be equipped with training wheels.

Can a 3 year old ride a 16 inch bike?

A Guide to Bike Size by Age In general, children between the ages of 3 and 5 can comfortably use bikes with 12-inch diameter wheels. Kids between 4 and 7 years old will need 16-inch wheels, 5- to 10-year-olds require 20-inch wheels and kids from 8 to 14 years old will need a bike with 24-inch diameter wheels.