Different size tires on rims
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Different size tires on rims
I have 700x32c vittoria's on my bike and i'm wondering if 700x23 or 26c tires could fit in it?
Thanks.
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towards the bottom there is a really cool chart
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
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BTW, the 'c' goes with the 700 to indicate the rim diameter as a '700c'. The width of the tire is in millimeters and should either be given as 32 mm or just 32, but not 32c.
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I'm willing to bet the answer is yes
You should measure the rim, if you wanna be extra safe, but there really isn't that much of a difference. You have to be more careful going smaller than going larger though.
You should measure the rim, if you wanna be extra safe, but there really isn't that much of a difference. You have to be more careful going smaller than going larger though.