Another ridiculous novice question from me. So the wheels of my 1977 Raleigh Super Course have flat spots, and i need to replace them. I have been having a bit of trouble shopping for new ones. I would prefer to get something online as i am sure i could do better than the $165+tax the LBS quoted me. Either way, I would like to just get something close to the quality of the original wheels that came with the bike. Eventually I want to learn how to build my own wheel, so i will be keeping the hubs around for that. Ill save that for a future thread .

So here are the specs i am thinking i want/need. 700c, ISO 622, aluminium alloy, stainless steel spokes, hubs that can fit my existing 5 speed free wheel. Also, I would like to have a narrow wheel like the original Weinmann A124 set that are currently damaged, but thats not a deal breaker, if you guys think something else would be an improvement over that design. I dont have calipers, so i am not 100% sure how wide it is anyway looks to be 20mm using a ruler.

best i found would be these, but i dont think i know the best places to look:
http://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Master-W...ds=700c+wheels

Also, are these TOO narrow. Why wouldn't thins information be listed? These are exactly the kind of troubles i have been having looking for some wheels.

Finally, before i noticed the flat spots, i ordered some michelin lithion 700x25mm tires to match the original (or at least the latest before i got a hold of it) tires from the bike. They were marked 25-622 (700c). upon receiving them they seem pretty big, the originals measure 55mm from bead to bead when flattened out, and these new ones measure about 70mm. is this normal? I am thinking about exchanging them for 700x23, but only if it makes a difference.

Its tough trying to match original parts, size and look! I have a ton of respect for all the beautiful bikes i see on this forum all day.