How do you measure a 26 inch bike tire?

How do you measure a 26 inch bike tire?

With a measuring tape, begin at the centre of the wheel and measure up to the tire’s inner edge (or as close to the bead seat as possible). If you don’t have a tape measure with millimetre readings, measure in inches and multiply it by 25.4 (for example, 12.25(inches) x 25.4 = 311mm).

Are 26 inch and 700c the same?

Some of you might think the difference in diameter between 26″ and 700c is too small to matter. Actually, even though we all know 700c rim is slightly smaller than 27″ rim, a 700c rim is a full 2-1/2 inches larger than 26″ rim.

How do you measure tire sizes?

Measure the tire from top to bottom for a precise measurement. Take the measurement over, not to the side of, the hub. Depending on your needs, you may also measure the hubcap in a similar way: start at the bottom of the hubcap and finish measuring at its tip. Use a stiff tape measurer to calculate the wheel diameter.