Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
5'6" isn't all that short, even for a guy. You should be on an adult-sized bike.
But if you're keen to get this thing rolling, most bike shops can order the right tire from QBP. Tell them there are some S-5 tires by Kenda on page 901.
Here's the QBP listing via Harris Cyclery:
http://harriscyclery.net/product/ken...r5130-qc49.htm
The Varsity came with 24" wheels for smaller riders. I think this would fit correctly if you're 4-foot-6. If you're 5-foot-6, you should get a bike with 27" wheels.
An image from the 1972 Schwinn catalog:
