26" tyres for 26" wheels .. on not???

[snapper_37]

Hi

Mate of mine at work got a bog standard MTB which he wanted to make a bit quicker for commuting. I advised to change the tyres to some slicks. The wheels/tyres already fitted were the usual 26". Found him a pair of Michellin, size 26" x 1 3/8 ". The diameter of these are too big and won't fit. Is this correct?

Any advice appreciated, thanks.

snapper_37

 

[hubgearfreak]

The diameter of these are too big and won't fit. Is this correct?

that's right. 590mm not 559 mm.

it's all here>>>>

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

 

[snapper_37]

Thanks hubgear. I'm even more confused now but thanks for the info! Can someone tell me what size tyre he would need then?

 

[punkypossum]

No idea, but I like your avatar, snapper!

 

[hubgearfreak]

Thanks hubgear. I'm even more confused now but thanks for the info! Can someone tell me what size tyre he would need then?

you've read the link? no

your mtb wheels are 559mm diameter. any 559mm diameter tyres will fit.

 

[hubgearfreak]

any of these will do.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/category-26-(559)-ATB-Rigid-197.htm

 

[snapper_37]

Yes I read the link Hub (well partially as I'm supposed to be working . So any 559s will do .... awww I get it now!

Thanks a lot for helping out

PS - thanks pinkypossum .....

 

[Mr Pig]

I use Specialized Nimbus Armadillo tyres, they'd fit, are very fast and very hard to puncture.

 

[simonali]

With 26" it has to be a decimal size for MTBs e.g. 26x1.25. If it has a fraction e.g. 26x1¼ it'll be the old 26" size!

That's only a general guideline, but one that should work.

 

[John Ponting]

snapper

loads of good advice up there ^ but just one more ...


read the sidewall of the existing tyre - there should be 26" x ???? as well as 590 X ????? info . That should be the diameter you need..

 

[Rhythm Thief]

With 26" it has to be a decimal size for MTBs e.g. 26x1.25. If it has a fraction e.g. 26x1¼ it'll be the old 26" size!

That's only a general guideline, but one that should work.

+1. I've fallen into the same trap, if it's any consolation.

 

[hubgearfreak]

there should be 26" x ???? as well as 590 X ????? info . That should be the diameter you need..

NON NON NON - - 559

 

[Night Train]

My MTB slicks are 51x559 (26x1.90).

 

[snapper_37]

Sorted some out (Spech Nimbus) but now he's complaining they are *too expensive*

Jeez....

I can't be arsed!

 

[Mr Pig]

I'd leave him to it. He'll buy cheap tyres then be moaning about all the punctures he's getting! ;0)