What size of tube do I need to accomodate my tire?
08-25-10, 11:39 AM
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What size of tube do I need to accomodate my tire?
I have a Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tire in 700c x 23 size. I'm a total newb to this, so I don't know what the numbers mean. What size of tube would I need to accomodate this tire?
I saw some 700x25 on sale, but I'm thinking the 25 might be a width so it will not fit.
Please suggest.
I saw some 700x25 on sale, but I'm thinking the 25 might be a width so it will not fit.
Please suggest.
08-25-10, 12:00 PM
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Thanks! Just ordered a kenda 18/23c from Amazon!
As far as the numbers: I assume 23c is the width? Then what is 18?
As far as the numbers: I assume 23c is the width? Then what is 18?
08-25-10, 12:04 PM
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Tubes will expand and fit a variety of different width tires. In the case of a 18/23c the tube will fit a tire that is anyware from 18 to 23c wide.
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^ It's a range. It means the tube is intended for tires 18mm to 23mm wide.
Innertubes stretch a lot. You don't have to be too precise with them. A tube nominated as 18-23 will work in a tire 25-28mm wide 9or more if you push it).
And a tube labeled for 25mm wide will work in a 23mm wide tire, although depending on the tube, you may have some difficulty getting the tire seated without pinching off the tube.
[edit] Garysol types faster.
Innertubes stretch a lot. You don't have to be too precise with them. A tube nominated as 18-23 will work in a tire 25-28mm wide 9or more if you push it).
And a tube labeled for 25mm wide will work in a 23mm wide tire, although depending on the tube, you may have some difficulty getting the tire seated without pinching off the tube.
[edit] Garysol types faster.
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08-25-10, 12:58 PM
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