Help with buying correct tire
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Help with buying correct tire
Hello all,
I have an old school bike with tires that need to be replaced and they are 20 X 1 3/8 ........Can i buy a 20 X 1.75 for a quick fix so i am able to ride it??
I have an old school bike with tires that need to be replaced and they are 20 X 1 3/8 ........Can i buy a 20 X 1.75 for a quick fix so i am able to ride it??
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No, its a different size, read Tire Sizing Systems
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The difference though is modern tires are smooth where as the vintage ones were knobby. The reason for this is most BMX tracks these days are actually paved.