Bicycle Mechanics - 700 - 38c and 26x 1.75 tires

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stonez
01-04-10, 09:43 PM
Hi

would like to know if the tires are inchangeable? what about wheels of a 26" mtb tyres, would it usually fit onto bikes with 700 38 tires?

thanks

bigvegan
01-04-10, 09:47 PM
No. 26" / 700c / 27" rims all have different diameters, so while the tires might have a similar width, they are not interchangeable.

Buy the right tire.



Hi

would like to know if the tires are inchangeable? what about wheels of a 26" mtb tyres, would it usually fit onto bikes with 700 38 tires?

thanks
mzeffex
01-04-10, 09:48 PM
No... 26 inch tires won't fit on a 700c rim, if you are asking that. If you mean will a mountain WHEEL fit in the frame that uses a 700 x 38, then maybe. But brakes probably won't reach.

operator
01-04-10, 09:48 PM
Hi

would like to know if the tires are inchangeable? what about wheels of a 26" mtb tyres, would it usually fit onto bikes with 700 38 tires?

thanks

No and no.
Panthers007
01-04-10, 10:03 PM
Agreed. NO!
stonez
01-04-10, 11:06 PM
thanks for all the very swift response! appreciate it.
DieselDan
01-05-10, 07:08 PM
No.
JiveTurkey
01-05-10, 08:49 PM
http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html