Rim size

Just rebuilt my front wheel (actually my LBS did). It was an AeroHead velocity measuring 451
diameter. The new Aero rim is 462. What size tire is going to fit on this new rim? Where can I get a
good, light tire that will work? I'll be seeing the LBS tomorrow about this, but they only carry df
sizes. Zach, would you have anything to correct the problem?

Frank

Sheldon Brown's Tire Size page doesn't show a 462 mm size.

Did you measure the size , or was the rim marked as such. The reference size is the "bead diameter"
and may not correspond to the actual outer diameter.

In any event, 10 mm is not a big amount, about .040" , so a 451 should mount.

Let's see what the experts say.

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Miles of Smiles,

Tom Blum Winter Haven, Florida Homebuilts: SWB Tour Easy Clone Speed Machine Clone

www.gate.net/~teblum

FWIW, a millimeter is .039". Ten mm would be .39 (about 3/8"). "Tom Blum" <teblum@gate.net> wrote in
message news:b3l0rl$7hm$1@slb2.atl.mindspring.net...
> Sheldon Brown's Tire Size page doesn't show a 462 mm size.
>
> Did you measure the size , or was the rim marked as such. The reference
size
> is the "bead diameter" and may not correspond to the actual outer
diameter.
>
> In any event, 10 mm is not a big amount, about .040" , so a 451 should mount.
>
> Let's see what the experts say.
>
>
> --
> Miles of Smiles,
>
> Tom Blum Winter Haven, Florida Homebuilts: SWB Tour Easy Clone Speed Machine Clone
>
> www.gate.net/~teblum

Tom Blum wrote:

> In any event, 10 mm is not a big amount, about .040" , so a 451 should mount.

The maximum difference can get away with is 1-2 mm, as any unfortunate Brit stranded in Europe on
630s might testify. The only interchangeable sizes I've personally come across are 540 (wheelchair
size) and 541 (aka 600A).

Dave Larrington - http://legslarry.crosswinds.net/
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In article <b3l0rl$7hm$1@slb2.atl.mindspring.net>, teblum@gate.net says...
> Did you measure the size , or was the rim marked as such. The reference size is the "bead
> diameter" and may not correspond to the actual outer diameter.
>

I think you mean "bead _seat_ diameter". Which is the inside diameter where the spokes punch holes
in your inner tubes. An outside diameter of 462mm might be expected on a 451 rim.

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Cletus D. Lee Bacchetta Giro Lightning Voyager http://www.clee.org
- Bellaire, TX USA -

Cletus wrote:
>An outside diameter of 462mm might be expected on a 451 rim.

Cletus is correct (assuming you measured the overall diameter). Your tires will fit just fine.

Frank, how do you like those new wheels? I've been thinking about using the Aeroheat (406) for my front wheel.

Cletus, if you read this...
Did you find a hub to fit the fork on the Giro? Maybe I'll go with a Dura-Ace.