Bicycle Wheel Rim Sizes

The typical 24 inch rim has a diameter of 507 millimetres 20 0 in and an outside tire diameter of about 24 inches 610 mm.

Bicycle wheel rim sizes. Most newer adult bikes for road use use this size including most road bikes and hybrids. Mountain bike wheels are described by the approximate outer diameter of the rim plus a wide 2 inch tire. Cut to a standard rim dimension with a pre drilled valve hole. 29 inch are fat tires same rim diameter.

For the width the size is between 1 75 2 215 inches. 24 inch clincher tires with inner tubes are the most common wheel size for junior mountain bikes. Bicycle tire size markings bicycle rim sizing. Most adult road bikes use 700c wheels whereas 26 is typically a mountain bike wheel size although in recent years mountain bikes are using larger wheels as well.

16 bmx kids. Most rims are aluminium and generally cost less but carbon rims while expensive are both stiff and light both great attributes. We don t suggest choosing the largest or smallest values of a size range. These size labels come from an old french sizing standard which we ll cover in more detail in the french sizing section.

A mtb wheel will use a rim tape for 559 mm diameter rims mtb standard and 19 mm wide. Common bicycle tire sizes and iso measurements. 13 75 iso 349 tires. In terms of mountain bike wheels 650b is a standard 27 5 wheel and 700c is a standard 29 wheel.

If you are unsure of your bicycle tire size you can look into a bicycle tire table where you can easily and simply find just the tires that fit your bike. While a road bike with narrow rims and tyres will use a rim tape cut for rims of 622 mm circumference 15 mm wide bicycle wheel and tyre sizing standards 3. For example with a range from 1 9 to 2 1 2 0 is an optimal option for most riders. 1913 mm 75 3 inches.

Sometimes very small adult road bike frames will use a smaller wheel size like 650b but it s more common even for small frames to use 700c wheels. Remember also to check your wheel size wheels are available in 26 27 5 650b or 29 make sure you get the size compatible with your frame. 27 x 1 1 2. This means that you can easily.

It s the diameter of the bead of the rim in millimeters and should match precisely to the rim. Most lists the tire size both english french and german targets and rim circumference in millimeters. Best selling mtb wheels. Please send the rim profile to the tire manufacturer to double check.

For the width the size is between 1 75 2 215 inches. 24 inch iso 507 mm. Although bicycle tires are available in vastly different sizes a majority have their diameter falling between 12 26. At 5 6 you re not quite in that very small frame category and it s completely reasonable for a frame suited to your height to use 700c.

26 x 1 25 x 1 375. Size 1940s and older. 12 iso 305 tires. Measure your bicycle wheel and tire size with table.

10 iso 254 tires. The chart is only applicable to light bicycle rims with a unique rim tire interface. If you use rims of other brands please send a rim profile to the tire maker for recommendations.