I want to replace my mountain bike tires (26 x 1.95) with these guys, but i dont know anything about this... Do i need new tubes? What size/company tubes should i buy?
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I tried using the 26"x2.1" tubes on these tires to try to save money. I think the tube was too big cause the tire blew up. You need the right tube. I ended up getting 26"x1.5" tubes and it worked great. I did the Trans America three years ago on these tires, and only had one flat. I still have these tires. They wear very well.
1941035
Ted is right. Use the right size tube for the tire. I would even go further and recommend installing a new tube with any new tire unless your old tube is relatively new.Jim
1894430
you need tires that are 26x2.i25 if you have a 26 inch bike.most tubes today will say on box.26x 1.75 to 2.125put a little air in tube,then put tube in tire to,install easy..if its late 50s could be 26x 1.75 make sure of 26-25 size wheel.make sure of your size.put wheel next to other size wheel on a other bike.keep riding!!
770126
any bike shop should be able to help you find those. are you sure you need to replace the tire? usually just replacing the tube will do the trick unless the tire is totally destroyed. it should be a 12 in tire. like from a little kids bike.
476587
Here is the long answer that should tell you everything you need to know about tubes and tires. First off, let's decode some of the numbers. 700C or 29" are both the rim size ISO 622 (that is 622mm in diameter where the bead of the tire seats on the rim). When you're looking at road tires, they're more likely to say 700C (from an old French system of naming tire/rim sizes) and when you're looking at mountain tires, they're more likely to say 29". Occasionally, some European tires, especially Continental, will try to confuse the matter by calling them 28" - but look fir the 622 to be sure of the size. 23/25 or 18-23 on a tube indicate a range of tire widths with which the tube is compatible. Since an 18mm wide tire has a much smaller cross section than a 25mm tire (just imagine those as the diameter of a circle), a tube designed to fit a 25mm tire can be much too big for an 18mm tire. In that case you'd risk getting the tube folded on iteself or pinched under the tire's bead - both of which can cause a flat. So, when selecting a tube, you should get the narrowest range that will fit. If you had a 23mm wide tire, 18/23 would be a better choice than 23/25, though both will be better than a 28/32, for example. The 48 or 42 mm length listed below is the length of the presta stem. Different manufacturers measure stems differently, so it's hard to get an accurate comparison, but a 32 will be shorter than a 42 will be shorter than a 60 and so on. You just need 12-15mm of stem to stick beyond the rim so you can get a pump onto it, though, for some people, a little extra length isn't a bother. If you've got a deep rim, you'll need a longer valve stem. But if the 48mm stick through with plenty of extra, a 42 is a safe choice. ORDER ROAD RACE TUBE. Thus is your present tire is a 25, I would get the 20-25 tube, less chance of the tube folding over or pinching it because it is too big. Hope all of this information is useful in the future.
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There is usually a range of tubes that will work. Sunlite Bicycle Tube 26 x 1.95 - 2.125 from Amazon will do fine. 26" is the rim diameter and the other is the tire width. You also need to determine which valve you need. Schrader or Presta. Presta is the smaller one.The Schrader is the larger one.
1589280
buy them,,, a front and a rear,,, size for your bike.i run them on my e glide,,,best tire ever,,,
948907
With a 32 tire, I'd probably not pick the 25-32 tube because this means the rubber will be stretched quite thin and the tube is likely to not last very long. I'd go with one that's 700c x 28-32mm. It might also be wise to Go to your LBS and get the right fit for your tires and go from there.
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Im not a tire professional. Although, I have ran 32"X11.5" and 33"X 12.5". My next set of tires will be 35"X12.5" on the same wheel. That's my experience and what Im planning on the time the tires need to be replaced.
183928
Make sure your inner tubes have at least a 60mm valve stem. I bought some on eBay for about ~$4.50 a piece. Local bike shops want about $10.
1497136
The 26X1.9 refers to the 26 X 1.9 inch version. However I am sure this tire is of the mountain-bike variety. I own this tire in the 700X19mm tubular, and the aforementioned 26X1.9 inch is not in the same category, nor price range. I would call a high end bike shop and, or go to one in person, at least for a look over, as to get a genuine reference as to what you want. You would hate to be disappointed at getting a fat tire for your racing machine. Good luck, and take care....
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Check this link for answers on tire & tubes for this size: http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/139848-27-x-1-1-4-not-exotic-right-schwinn-inquiry.html
1781655
No these will fit any standard mountain bike rim 26"...These tires made a world of difference in the handling of the bike I put them on.
2237294
I don't know the answer to your question. I suspect that there is a mismatch between the tube size and your rim and/or tire size. You can do a lot of research on the interned about tire, rube and rim sizes and it can be quite confusing. I would recommend a bicycle shop for the answer. Good luck.
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Yes, they will fit. These will NOT work as well off road as the knobby mountain bike tires that came on your bike, they are strictly tires meant for the road, paved trails, hard surfaces. They have, as the name implies, almost no tread(slick). I wonder, since you bought a mountain bike, why you would want a road bike tire? If you are riding only on the road, street, or pavement, why did you buy a mountain bike? I am confused.
1101690
The 26x2.10 would definetlty look alot skinnier than what your original tires on your bikel ook like now. I know because theses Kendas are the same size as the tire on my bike and they look thinner. They are great tires all around but I would reccoment that you try to find a bigger tire for your bike.
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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...
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the 26 is the important part so you should be good. I currently run a 23 millimeter wide tire on a 23 millimeter wide rim so the width is fine too. just don't go any narrower.