Originally Posted by
Alathea
*shrug* not being a butt, just wondering why the difference on a 26 in wheel based on width rather than just circumference.
Don't forget bicycle tires are round, not square like car tires, so the wider the tire, the larger the circle, which means a 2" tire is a bigger circle then a 1.75" tire, so it's actually taller as well. This is how some riders can put a 700C wheel on a bicycle designed for 26" wheels.