{"id":14112,"date":"2021-07-10T13:19:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T20:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=14112"},"modified":"2021-08-04T16:16:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T23:16:20","slug":"road-bike-tire-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/road-bike-tire-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Bike Tire Size [Find the Correct Size]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying the correct size road bike tires isn\u2019t always as simple as you might think. With varying sizes in tires and wheels (both in diameter and width), getting a snug fit isn\u2019t always so straightforward.

Terms like \u2018700C\u2019, \u201929-inch\u2019, ‘622mm’, and \u2018modern road bike size\u2019 sound like different tires but can all mean the same tire size. Road bikes come in three common tire sizes. This chart correlates tire sizes and names.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tire Name<\/th>Width
(in mm or in) <\/th>		ISO (tire sizes in mm)<\/th>(rough mm or in size \/ tire name)<\/th>Inches (tire width
influences inches)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Common Road Bike
Tire (700c)<\/td>		Standard is 23mm
(sizes vary)<\/td>		622<\/td>700C<\/td>Varies – 29″, 28″,etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Triathalon Tire (650c)<\/td>Standard is 23mm
(sizes vary)<\/td>		571<\/td>650C<\/td>Varies – 26×1″, 26×1 3\/4″, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Classic Road Tire<\/td>Standard is 1 1\/4″
(sizes vary)<\/td>		630<\/td>27″ Road Tire<\/td>Varies – 27×1-1\/4, 27×1-1\/8, etc<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These three types of tires can fit on various bike rims. Check your current bike tire for details on the size of the tire. Then match it with a new tire. Various widths can fit on the same rim, although different tires will not. Check the ISO number to be sure you have the correct size for your rim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following article will give you the know-how, and inform you of the different road bike tire sizes and types, as well as which one might be best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standard Sizing System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional sizing systems were a way of having a standardized size for all tires (in terms of their width and diameter), meaning that the correct size could be found with just two numbers \u2013 much like a pair of jeans!

But in more recent times, with more companies than ever producing their own road bikes and tires, almost every company has its own way of sizing tires. This was a way of prompting customers to stay with the same manufacturer under the fear that a new manufacturer\u2019s products might not be compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road bike (see article road bikes<\/a>) tire sizes can be understood in time, the only downside to this is that things are far more
confusing than they need to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ISO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The good news, however, is that \u2013 in an attempt to prevent this confusion \u2013 the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) came up with a system that regulates tire measurement, meaning that many new tires are required to show a simple ISO measurement \u2013 width by diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tire Width<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although the tire width isn\u2019t as important as the diameter, it\u2019s still a very important measurement when getting an accurate tire fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wider the tire, the more contact with the road surface, and the more stability and comfort whilst riding. Having said this, narrow tires \u2013 though not as stable \u2013 offer more speed, as with less contact surface with the road, there\u2019s less friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when trying to find the right tire for you, you need to consider both your riding style and the width of your wheel itself. 25mm is an ideal width for most as it works as a good balance between comfort and stability. Experienced riders might opt to go narrower, whilst those on rough terrain may opt to go wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tire Diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tire diameter is a measurement that\u2019s the most important when getting the right fitting tire. As the outer diameter can vary based on thickness, style and treat, the BDS (bead set diameter) measures the2\/15\/2020 Road Bike Tire Sizes:
inside diameter within the tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This measurement can usually be found on the sidewall of the tire, listed in inches or mm. For example \u2013 700 x 2.10\u201d or 28\u201d x 2.10\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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