Help with buying correct tire
06-13-18 | 10:22 AM
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Help with buying correct tire
Hello, i have a question I currently have the following rims
Alex rims
AL-VP15F
6061-T6
Tioga Tires size 20 X 1 3/8
My question is , if i buy a 20 X 1.75 size tire, will it fit or work for a short fix so i am able to ride today ?
Alex rims
AL-VP15F
6061-T6
Tioga Tires size 20 X 1 3/8
My question is , if i buy a 20 X 1.75 size tire, will it fit or work for a short fix so i am able to ride today ?
06-13-18 | 02:54 PM
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From: Seattle WA
Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
Don't look at those size numbers find the ISO (on the sidewall of the original tires) fractional tire sizes can be deceiving -you might end up with English 3 speed tires for your mountain bike as an example, ask me how I know 
Great article by Sheldon the Brown here - scroll down for table
Great article by Sheldon the Brown here - scroll down for table
06-13-18 | 03:00 PM
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No it won't fit, not anywhere close in size. Sheldon Brown site explains it.
