moutain tires & wheel size query

[Dilbert Firesto]

hey all,

what do I need to look for in getting the right size wheel & tire?

I would like to get mountain tires for my bike, but it may not be possible. size may be an issue...

my bike is an Response F-S 12 speed. its an old bike I bought from sears.

the tires it currently uses are 27" X 1-1/4 or 1-1/8 (not sure which)

comments are welcome

 

[Spademan O----L]

"Dilbert Firestorm" <scanb_no_spam31@*no_spam*I-55*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> hey all,
>
> what do I need to look for in getting the right size wheel & tire?
>
> I would like to get mountain tires for my bike, but it may not be
possible. size
> may be an issue...
>
> my bike is an Response F-S 12 speed. its an old bike I bought from sears.
>
> the tires it currently uses are 27" X 1-1/4 or 1-1/8 (not sure which)
>
> comments are welcome
>

Dilbert I have no idea what kinds of tyres you will be able to get, but who cares, I'd just like to
commend you on your most excellent name....

Steve E.

 

[Mark Hickey]

Dilbert Firestorm <scanb_no_spam31@*no_spam*I-55*no_spam*.com> wrote:

>what do I need to look for in getting the right size wheel & tire?
>
>I would like to get mountain tires for my bike, but it may not be possible. size may be an issue...
>
>my bike is an Response F-S 12 speed. its an old bike I bought from sears.
>
>the tires it currently uses are 27" X 1-1/4 or 1-1/8 (not sure which)

Check out the Tioga Bloodhound (available in 27x1-3/8") or the slightly less knobby Kenda Kross
Cyclo (also 27" x 1-3/8").

Just make sure you have enough clearance to mount them on your bike before buying them.

Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame

 

[Dilbert Firesto]

Mark Hickey wrote:
> Dilbert Firestorm <scanb_no_spam31@*no_spam*I-55*no_spam*.com> wrote:
>
>
>>what do I need to look for in getting the right size wheel & tire?
>>
>>I would like to get mountain tires for my bike, but it may not be possible. size may be an
>>issue...
>>
>>my bike is an Response F-S 12 speed. its an old bike I bought from sears.
>>
>>the tires it currently uses are 27" X 1-1/4 or 1-1/8 (not sure which)
>
>
> Check out the Tioga Bloodhound (available in 27x1-3/8") or the slightly less knobby Kenda Kross
> Cyclo (also 27" x 1-3/8").
>
> Just make sure you have enough clearance to mount them on your bike before buying them.
>

> Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame

will it work with 26"?

 

[Westie]

"Dilbert Firestorm" <scanb_no_spam31@*no_spam*I-55*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mark Hickey wrote:
> > Dilbert Firestorm <scanb_no_spam31@*no_spam*I-55*no_spam*.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>what do I need to look for in getting the right size wheel & tire?
> >>
> >>I would like to get mountain tires for my bike, but it may not be
possible. size
> >>may be an issue...
> >>
> >>my bike is an Response F-S 12 speed. its an old bike I bought from
sears.
> >>
> >>the tires it currently uses are 27" X 1-1/4 or 1-1/8 (not sure which)
> >
> >
> > Check out the Tioga Bloodhound (available in 27x1-3/8") or the slightly less knobby Kenda Kross
> > Cyclo (also 27" x 1-3/8").
> >
> > Just make sure you have enough clearance to mount them on your bike before buying them.
> >
>
> > Mark Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $695 ti frame
>
>
>
> will it work with 26"?
>

Ummm... didn't you say that it had >>>>27"<<<< x1-1/4" or 1-1/8" already? If so, Yes. 27" x 1-3/8"
will work just fine.
--
Westie