Buying New Tubes Tires
08-03-06, 12:27 AM
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Buying New Tubes Tires
I have an inexpensive schwinn mountain bike. All of my riding is done on smooth dry pavement at low speeds. The bike came with tires that have an aggressive tread with big knobs. The tires transmit vibration and sound like I'm riding along with a swarm of bees. Is fixing this problem as simple as picking out the same size inner tubs and tires with a smooth tread?
08-03-06, 04:47 AM
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Yup. If all of your riding is on pavement that's a highly recommended change.
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Also get tires rated for higher pressure.
MTB tires are typically 45 - 65psi
Anything over 65 will improve your speed/reduce friction.
MTB tires are typically 45 - 65psi
Anything over 65 will improve your speed/reduce friction.
08-03-06, 07:47 AM
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If the wheels are 650, get some narrow 23-25 (1.25) tires and you will be amazed at the huge difference in speed and ease of pedaling. And by the way, if you ride on the ride, consider getting a road bike.
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On the side of the tire is stamped 56-559 (26 X 2.10)
I understand that 26 X 2.10 is the diameter and width in inches and the 559 is the width in millimeters, but what does the 56 stand for?
thanks for the help.
I understand that 26 X 2.10 is the diameter and width in inches and the 559 is the width in millimeters, but what does the 56 stand for?
thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by mydogtoby
On the side of the tire is stamped 56-559 (26 X 2.10)
I understand that 26 X 2.10 is the diameter and width in inches and the 559 is the width in millimeters, but what does the 56 stand for?
thanks for the help.
I understand that 26 X 2.10 is the diameter and width in inches and the 559 is the width in millimeters, but what does the 56 stand for?
thanks for the help.
08-04-06, 07:59 AM
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How can you figure out what range of tires will fit on a given rim?
I've got 700x35s right now, and was thinking about going to a narrower tire to give me more options in replacing the current ones... it's a Mavic T519 rim, and I can't figure out where the "safe" limits are to avoid rim damage with a smaller footprint.
I've got 700x35s right now, and was thinking about going to a narrower tire to give me more options in replacing the current ones... it's a Mavic T519 rim, and I can't figure out where the "safe" limits are to avoid rim damage with a smaller footprint.
