What does 700x32c mean?

Here’s the simple answer: At its most basic, a 700x32c tire is around 27 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches (or 1.26 inches).

What size tube do I need for a 700 x 32 tire?

Your tire is a 700 x 32C size. It will take a 700 x 28-32C (same as 27 x 1 1/4) tube. In a pinch 700 x 23-25C will work. This skinnier tube might need to be aired up a little before mounting for the tire to seat properly on the rim.

How do I know what size inner tube my bike needs?

Checking the Inner Tube Size You Need The best way to check what size inner tube you need is to look on the sidewall of your tyre. Tyre manufacturers print the size on the sidewalls, so look out for numbers such as ‘700x23c’ for a road bike, or ’26×1.

What size is 700 inner tube?

Road wheels are usually ‘700c’ sized (622mm in diameter, when measured from the bead seat to bead seat) and will need 700c tubes to match. These are sometimes referred to as 28in tubes, but that’s relatively uncommon. Meanwhile, mountain bike and commuter bike wheels and tyres are typically sized in inches.

What’s the difference between 700 and 700C?

700C tires The modern standard for road, cyclocross, and many hybrid tires is 700C. You’ll also find 700C tires on some European-style cruiser bikes. The “700” refers to the rough outer diameter of the tire, although the actual outer diameter will vary greatly, depending on the type of tire and tread pattern.

What size is a 700C bike wheel in inches?

700C is the dominant wheel size in the modern bike world, and the biggest of the top three. The other two are 26-inches, and 650B, which also goes by 27.5-inches. The approximate diameters of the rims for these sizes are: 700C = 622 millimeters = 24.5 in.

Will a 29 inch tube fit a 700c tire?

So a 29 inch MTB tube will have the same diameter as a 700c road wheel, while a 27.5 inch tube will be the same diameter as a 650b road wheel. You can also get 26 inch MTB tubes.

Can I use a 26 inch tube in a 700c tire?

It’s possible to find 26-inch tires that will fit on 700c rims, but a 700c tire will not fit on a 26-inch rim without stretching the sidewalls of the tire just enough to make it fit, especially if you use a tire with especially thick sidewalls.

Is 28 inch the same as 700c?

28”/700C/29er The tyres can differ, but the 28”, 700C and 29er are all the exact same rim diameter. The 700 markings will be followed by the width in mm, and the 28 or 29 markings will be followed by the width in inches. This is the most common wheel size, so look out for familiar markings (such as 28×1.

Are all 700c tubes the same?

There are a handful of different tire widths for 700c wheels and you need to make sure that you get an inner tube which is suitable. Too small and it may pop. Too big and it will be under-inflated and too soft.

What does C stand for in tire size?

The C-Type tire, on the other hand, is specifically meant as a commercial-rated tire, with a higher load rating for a given size than many LT tires. These C-Type tires will show the letter “C” immediately after the wheel diameter in the tire code. Example: 225/75R16C.