rideintexas
05-07-04, 12:15 PM
Can I use a 700c tire on a wheel that previously had a 2" tire on it?
Bicycle Mechanics - Tire compatability
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MichaelW
05-07-04, 12:31 PM
700c is a standard for diameter. The width of 700c is usually given in mm, so a 2" tyre would be unlikely to fit. It may be a 26"MTB size, or (unlikely) a 27" size.
Check out any ERTRO designation on the tyre wall.
see
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
Check out any ERTRO designation on the tyre wall.
see
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
Stubacca
05-07-04, 12:42 PM
By 2", I assume you're referring to the width of the previous tire. If so, it was probably a 26" tire. Have a look at the sidewall - it should have something like '26 x 2' marked on the tire.
A 700C tire has a larger bead diameter (internal diameter) than a 26" tire.
Long story short? No.
A 700C tire has a larger bead diameter (internal diameter) than a 26" tire.
Long story short? No.
Dannihilator
05-07-04, 03:42 PM
The magic 8 ball says don't count on it.