If you are facing and should change the tires on your bike, it is important that you choose the right bicycle tire sizes for your bike wheels. Each tire size is very variable depending on the type of bicycle tire you want, and depending on what type of bike you have. In this article you will get a small guide on how to choose the right bicycle tire size for your bike.
Table of bicycle tires sizes
Table of bicycle tire sizes. The table allows you to convert between ETRTO, English-, French-and German targets, and rim circumference etc.
| ETRTO | English Size | FRENCH SIZE | German Size | Rim circumference (mm) | Find tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-635 | 28 x 1½ | 700B standard | 28 x 1½ | 1994 | Find tires |
| 47-622 | 28 x 1,75 | 700 x 47C | 28 x 1,75 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 40-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/4 | 700 x 40C | 28 x 1½ x 1,75 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 38-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1½ | 700 x 38C | 28 x 1½ x 1,75 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 37-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/8 | 700 x 35C | 28 x 1-3/8 x 1-5/8 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 32-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/4 | 700 x 32C 700C Course |
28 x 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 28-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/8 | 700 x 28C 700C |
28 x 1-1/8 x 1-3/4 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 25-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1 | 700 x 25C | 28 x 1 x 1-1/4 | 1995 | Find tires |
| 23-622 | 700 x 23C | 1995 | Find tires | ||
| 32-630 | 27 x 1-1/4 | 27 x 1-1/4 | 1978 | Find tires | |
| 28-630 | 27 x 1-1/8 | 27 x 1-1/8 | 1978 | Find tires | |
| 25-630 | 27 x 1 | 1978 | Find tires | ||
| 32-597 | 26 x 1-1/4 | 1876 | Find tires | ||
| 37-590 | 26 x 1 3/8 | 650 x 35A 650A |
26 x 1 3/8 | 1854 | Find tires |
| 25-571 | 26 x 1 | 1854 | Find tires | ||
| 32-590 | 26 x 1-3/8 x 1-1/4 | 650 x 32A | 1854 | Find tires | |
| 40-590 | 26 x 1-3/8 x 1½ | 1854 | Find tires | ||
| 40-584 | 26 x 1½ | 650B Standard |
1834 | Find tires | |
| 37-584 | 26 x 1½ x 1-3/8 | 1834 | Find tires | ||
| 47-559 | 26 x 2 x 1-3/4 | 26 x 1,75 x 2 | 1755 | Find tires | |
| 32-541 | 24 x 1-3/8 x 1-1/4 | 600A 600 x 32A |
1699 | Find tires | |
| 40-540 | 24 x 1-3/8 x 1½ | 1695 | Find tires | ||
| 37-540 | 24 x 1-3/8 | 24 x 1-3/8 | 1695 | Find tires | |
| 40-534 | 24-1½ | 1676 | Find tires | ||
| 47-507 | 24-2 x 1-3/4 | 24 x 1,75 x 2 | 1594 | Find tires | |
| 37-501 | 22 x 1-3/8 B.S.R. | 1575 | Find tires | ||
| 37-498 | 22 x 1-3/8 x 1-1/4 | 1563 | Find tires | ||
| 40-489 | 22 x 1-3/8 x 1½ | 1535 | Find tires | ||
| 37-489 | 22 x 1-3/8 | 1535 | Find tires | ||
| 37-451 | 20 x 1-3/8 B.S.R. | 1416 | Find tires | ||
| 40-438 | 20 x 1-3/8 x 1½ | 1375 | Find tires | ||
| 37-438 | 20 x 1-3/8 | 20 x 1-3/8 | 1375 | Find tires | |
| 40-432 | 20 x 1½ | 1356 | Find tires | ||
| 57-406 | 20 x 2,125 | 20 x 2,125 | 1274 | Find tires | |
| 47-406 | 20 x 2 x 1-3/4 | 20 x 1,75 x 2 | 1274 | Find tires | |
| 32-357 | 17 x 1-1/4 | 1122 | Find tires | ||
| 47-355 | 18 x 2 x 1-3/4 | 18 x 1,75 x 2 | 1115 | Find tires | |
| 54-305 | 16 x 2 | 957 | Find tires | ||
| 47-305 | 16 x 2 x 1-3/4 | 16 x 1,75 x 2 | 957 | Find tires | |
| 37-298 | 14 x 1-3/8 | 937 | Find tires | ||
| 37-288 | 14 x 1-3/8 | 937 | Find tires | ||
| 62-203 | 12½ x 2-1/4 | 12½ x 2-1/4 | 12½ x 2-1/4 | 638 | Find tires |
The numbers and sizes of bicycle tires
It ‘ll come as no surprise that there are bicycle tires in many different forms. There are big differences in pattern, size and above target. You can buy everything from studded tires and tires for BMX bikes to regular tires with a different pattern for adult and children’s bikes.
If you need to check the tire size your new bicycle tires must have, it is important that you see what numbers are on the old tire – it is the tire size. They are usually on the side of your bicycle tires, but the numbers are worn off, you may need to ask a specialist who knows the different types of bicycle tires. It may be your local dealer. Most often, you can easily find help on various websites on the Internet. If we assume that the numbers are not worn away on your deck and example is 32-622 on your bicycle tires, describes the 622 tire diameter, while the 32 stands for the width of your bike tires. If you find the width of your bike tires minor, simply use the diameter, which in this example is 622 Remember, however, that the rim of your bicycle tires must be narrower than the tire itself. If you choose to buy a bicycle tire that is wider than your old tires, be sure that the tire will be a bit higher. Therefore it is always a good idea to check the new tire size fit on your bike. Often, the trouble with the site, if your bike is equipped with screens. For the same reason, always check how much space is available for your bicycle tires on the front and rear fork before buying new bicycle tires.
Measure your bicycle wheel and tire size with table
If you are unsure of your bicycle tire size, you can look into a bicycle tire table where you can easily and simply find just the tires that fit your bike. Most lists the tire size both English, French and German targets and rim circumference in millimeters. This means that you can easily find the right tire size, although it is a Danish number.
In addition to the various international tire sizes are also available ETRTO list (European Tyre and Rim Organisation). It is precisely this list and these numbers say nothing about the diameter and width of your bicycle wheel, as described previously.
It is also possible to find a table of which corresponds to the tire air pressure, and an approximate weight of each bicycle tires. This may largely be a great advantage if, among other things need bicycle tires for a more professional needs or level. Often you can also find a table that says something about a price range for the selected bicycle tires.
If you could find it difficult to find your way around this table, or if you just can not find either deck or hoses that fit your bicycle wheel, you can always ask your local bicycle shop that can quickly help you with your tire size. It is not a must or a necessity that you know the size of your bicycle wheel or the old tire size. However, it is a good idea to know a little about these sizes in advance – especially if you have a special request for a particular tire size.
In other words, it is not that complex having to change the old tires on your bicycle wheels. Take a little time to familiarize yourself with smart table, or check out the old number on your bicycle tires. And as I said, you can always get help from a specialist, they will be happy to lend a hand!
i have a bike rim made in japan marked 24 x 1 1/8 w/o araya but a 24″ tire is too round for my wheel, what size tire do i need
Hi there, im looking for a Kenda or similar make tyre. It is 650B x 2.8
I need new tire for bike. What size do I ask for, for this tire? 700X35C37-622(28X13/8X15/8
Hi June!
The first set (700 x 35C) gives you an answer. 700 size wheels with 35″ width. 28 is another way of representing that 700 designation. (see http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html )
Are you after a new tire (the outside bit with the tread) or a new tube (the inside bit you inflate)? If it’s the latter, they’ll usually come with a range. You’ll also want to double check what kind of valve it uses (shrader or presta) .
Useless website tire guide,
Mine is not listed (35-622) 700 X 35C
I am going crazy trying to find exactly what size inner tube to get. It seems nowhere to be found. ugh!!
Dale McCabe Got the tire tube as you John just replaced them with700x35-37-622 tire with 700×35/43c tube or 28×1/58 /1/38
700x35C and 700x37C are the same size. The reference is just different. My tyres have mixed references 37-622 (700x35C).
My Trek 7100 has exact same tire. WalMart is where to go. I bought the innertube with green slime already inside for possible punctures. Perfect fit to the Bontrager AT-550 rims. Price was typically WalMart low, about half of bike shop price.
I am working on a 1973 raleigh tsw 111 shopper bike,
And it has 16 x 1 5/8 tyres which are now unobtainable,
Could I fit a 16 x 75 tyre , as there is only 1/8 differance
?
I have a Bickerton folding bike, made in Great Britain. It needs new tires, front is a 14 x 13/8 inches. The read is 16 x 1 3/8 inches. I will also need new tubes. The bike is usually only riden on payment. Can you suggest replacement or substitute new tires.
Vic Jordan
I need a two (2) bike tires with 28.16 size…do you have a supplier.
Hi,
I have 2 tires that only mention 300×55. I guess it is the French system. What should be the equivalent in ETRTO?
Tks,
i have an old germany made Continental wheel marked 28×1 1/4x 1 1/2 …I haven’t find this number on the net, can the
32-622 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/4 700 x 32C
700C Course 28 x 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 1995
fit on my rim?
thank you in advance
I have written on the tire 26×4.5 , 60 TPI , CASING , WIRE BEAD 5-30 PSI . Can You tell what’s the diameter of my wheel
26″
Will a tire tube marked 700/47-52 work on a tire marked 27/1.6?
My clincher balloon tyres are marked as follows :28 x 1.70 x 1 1/2 any idea what the equivalent of these might be ?
What size this do I need for a 54-559? Thanks
What is 19 in 700 x 35C x 19 ? I feel, 700 is the size of rim/tyre, 35C is broadness of tyre/rim. I am not getting ’19’. Pls help.
i want bike tyre of size 12 1/2 into 2.75
I need to find bicycle number please (47_622) 700 x 45 thanks
MY TIRE SIZE STATES ON ITS SIDEWALL SAYING 29 x 2.30, its a mountain trail tire that i want to switch it to a road or street tires which i would say much thinner than my existing tire. My query now is what exact of road or street tire size will i buy???
My bicycle is a Moulton 4 speed
My ring is 16 1.3/8
cant find my size tire . on the tire it says 29 x 2.125
I would like to know how wide is a Kenda Cross, 700x40c tire?
I have michelin tyres on my 1967 junior Raleigh racing bike. the size is 22 x 63.
are these avaialbe today?
Thanks
Peter
I hope you can help with this one, because it has got me baffled. My bike tires are currently in need of replacing and I read the numbers on it, which go 40-622 (700 x 38c 28 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2. Yet so far I have no indication of which tire I should be getting. I already tried looking at some sites and 28 is a weird size. So weird in fact that you really can’t find it. Not only that but the 40- 622 is what the tire says, yet it doesn’t match up with anything on the table. If anything one number matches up with a different tire, than the other. To put it simply the 40- 622 matches up with a different tire than the part that is. 28 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2. So do you have any advice on how I can find the tire I need?
i have a hybred bike with a 700 x 28C tire. it is a slighter road tire. I would like replace with a slightly wider, more versatile tire. suggestions
I currently have a 28 x 25 tubular Continental sprinter on my bicycle. I need new tires but these are very expensive. I found a pair of Continental giro tire on sale for an excellent price but they are 28 x 22. The mechanic at my local bike store has a set an sale and tells me they will fit, but that the ride will be rougher because they are thinner. Will the 28 x 22 fit?
I need a 27 1/8 tire. The stores only carry 27 or 27 x 1-1/4 or 27 x 1-1/8. Can I use one of these? This is all new to me. Never had a bike before. Please help!!!!
My bike’s size is 24×1.95 can you tell me the circumfrence in mm
I bought a Trek 720 Multi-Track. The tires size is 35-622 70-35c. What size are the wheels in inches?
old us bike, old tire says 26×1.75, so I ordered continental 26×1.75, there is no way they are going to fit the rims, way too small, help.
Old tire on my bike says: 28-630 (27 1/4 Fifty)
Hello. I need a replacement tire. The old one is marked as (37-590) and 26×1 3/8. Which made me think this was a 26” diameter tire like on a common mountain , but actually it’s bigger!!! What does the 26” refer to?
A youth giant has 32-607 (24×1.25) I couldnt find this I ordered a 24x 1.25 and the diameter is to big for the rim please help
I have
* 2 rims with 700 x 38c (38-622) black tires on them
* 2 red tires that are 700 x 38c (40-622)
Could I replace the two black tires with the red tires?
*What are the pros and cons?
Recommendation for my vintage Liotto? I need a 37/541 and can find one nowhere. Not in Italy at any bike shop and now, nowhere in the US. Will any other size fit my bike safely? Help. Thank you 🙂
My tire says 26×58/65. What dose that mean for my inner tube size
What does 700cx28c/38c (rin size) mean??
It means my tire could be from 28 c to 38 c??
My wife’s bike is an older (antique) Raleigh. Tires suggest 26 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2
Number is 44-584. I cannot seem to find anyone with tires for this bike.
Can anyone help?
Hello everyone. I am planning to restore the bike of my grandparents. The runs 26x 1 3&8 tires. The problem is that few bike shops are selling 26x 1 3&8 tires here in our country. But here in our province, it’s very difficult to find those tires. Now, is there any tires that i can use as a replacement? Can i use 26×1.75 or 26×1.50 tires? Thanks.
My rim says 622×14 I can’t find anywhere what does that mean and what size tire and in er tube I need
My bicycle Tyre size was 47-622(700*45C-28*1 5/8*1 3/4.) Which Tyre I have to buy