Just bought this bike and thinking of changing the tires. Could I fit thinner tires like 700 x 23 on these wheels?
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Yes. They are 700 c rims. I don't see why you wouldn't able to fit the 23's on there....unless the rims are the wider 25's....id have to look when I get home. I'll check back in with this later. You might just have to go with 25's which is fine anyway cause would give you more leniency and forgiveness on pavement. It's a cross bike so I don't know what advantage you are looking at achieving with the 23's. I'll check back later though.
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Yes. In fact the rims are rather narrow (19mm) for the fat tires that come with the bike. Quoting Sheldon Brown: "A general guideline is that the tire width should be between 1.45/2.0 x the inner rim width." The inner rim width of the wheels on this bike are 13mm, so 700x23 should be good, where 700x32 is really pushing it!
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The "other size" is the width of the tire. Unless you are light and ride on clean surfaces or don't mind an occaisonal flat, forget the 23mm. The 25mm is a good trade-off between weight and durability. The 32 mm will be heavy and slow, but it will take more abuse if that is your priority. 700 either is or isn't the right tire for you, it isn't a choice. If your rims don't require 700C tires, find out what size they take and buy the correct tire for the rim. If you are really looking for a speed tire, the Schwalbe is the wrong tire. You will want no wider than a 23mm, but in a much higher quality tire.
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I would feel comfortable putting a kenda 700 x 40 tire on your bike...should fit ok...I would recommend always changing the tube when you change a tire, especially the rear tire...I would recommend using a kenda 700 x 40-45 tire tube...it is available on amazon for about $3.54 plus shipping...I have both tires and tubes, very satisfied...
257788
Look at the side walls of your bikes current tires. If its 26" wheel then they will work just fine. For the price its a nice tire.
321219
You need a 27 x 1 1/4 not a 700c like these. These tires won't fit your rim at all. The rest doesn't matter because they won't fit in the first place..
63226
700c*23 there pretty thin. The tires wear out quick so I'd suggest you to put on some thickslicks.
875471
Check with a bike shop or sporting good store. I know you can put on a more narrow size, such as 700 X 38
1135035
the s-7 tires are made for old Schwinn bikes. schwinn had different wheel sizes than other bike manufacturers. buy 26x2.25 and not s7
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if the sidewall on your old tires say 26" x 1 3/8" then yes. sizes for these middle/lightweight bikes were tricky as they use 3 or 4 26' size wheel and tire combos. I have a Schwinn, but it has MOCO or Murray rims, looks original but on a 50yr bike who knows. Good Luck...Mo
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You should always measure for clearances before mounting any fat tires on a bike which came with thinner tires. Contact the manufacturer if you can't find all the dimensions you need. Even if the new tires fit the space, the clearances will be tighter, so your spokes may need tuning, since a wobbly wheel can cause tire rubbing, even when clearances are technically sufficient.
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These are not made to fit cyclocross rims. 700x23 is much narrower than 700x30. In don't know what it would do if you put it on, but I wouldn't trust it to stay on.
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They are pretty skinny wheels. They will fit, but they will buldge a lot. I have 25c on them, and it's pretty flush.
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Hello. The factory 255/70-17 tire is 'recommended' for wheels up to 8.5" wide. That being said, we have seen customers use their OEM tires on this wheel. Thanks, BWT
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No sure. I have not install anything besides what came on it. The wheels are road wheels. So you would have to replace tire and wheel. I you are wanting a wider tire. This bike is built like a road bike. The only thing that makes it a hybrid is the straight handle bar.
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I am using mine with 26 x 2.125 comfort bike tires, so the only difference would be a little more noise due to the knobbies. Should be no problem, and you will enjoy it.
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Hello.The factory 255/70-17 tire is 'recommended' for wheels up to 8.5" wide. That being said, we have seen customers use their OEM tires on this wheel.Thanks,BWT
881300
Yes they will fit. My road bike with 700x23c wheels and tires just likes yours fits with room to spare