{"id":9216,"date":"2023-02-22T11:28:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T11:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/?p=9216"},"modified":"2023-03-06T07:34:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T07:34:57","slug":"what-bike-wheel-size-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/what-bike-wheel-size-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Bike Wheel Size Do I Need | Spinning the Right Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have several bikes, and they all have different wheel sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, I have wider tires for rough terrain and skinnier tires for paved roads, but what about the actual wheel size?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With three different wheel sizes and four bikes, each has its own separate sizing. Bike wheel sizes can seem unnecessarily complicated and confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you can always leave this stuff up to your local bike shop. But if you wonder, what bike wheel size do I need? You\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-edited-1.png\" alt=\"image2\" class=\"wp-image-9254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-edited-1.png 844w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-edited-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-edited-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bike wheel size is one of your bike&#8217;s most confusing- and important- parts. <em>AI2<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will discuss standard bike wheel sizes. I\u2019ll also review the typical tire widths for each size so you know what to look for when you put new wheels on your bike. But first, let\u2019s take a quick look at what makes up a bike wheel.&nbsp; Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-9815f13e     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bike-wheels\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Bike Wheels<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bike-wheel-sizing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Bike Wheel Sizing<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bike-rim-sizing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Bike Rim Sizing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#iso-bike-wheel-sizing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">ISO Bike Wheel Sizing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bike-wheel-sizing-chart\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Bike Wheel Sizing Chart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#road-bike-wheels\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Road Bike Wheels<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#gravel-bike-wheels\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Gravel Bike Wheels<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#mountain-bikes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Mountain Bikes<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#hybrid-bikes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Hybrid Bikes<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cruiser-bike\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cruiser Bike<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#fat-bikes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Fat Bikes<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bromptons\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Bromptons<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#bmx-bikes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">BMX Bikes<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#vintage-bikes-and-other-types-of-bikes\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Vintage Bikes and Other Types of Bikes<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#final-thoughts-and-real-life-examples\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Final Thoughts and Real-Life Examples<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Bike Wheels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might argue that the bike wheel is the most important part of the bike since it is your contact point with the ground. The combination of tire and wheel makes your bike feel comfortable and gives you a grip. But you might be surprised by the specific makeup of your wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bike Wheel. <\/strong>The wheel is the common term that covers the rim, the spokes, the hub, and the tire. Sometimes, though, when you say bike wheel, it only refers to the rim and not the rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bike rim.<\/strong> This is the wheel&#8217;s hard circle with spokes and the hub attached to it. It\u2019s the part that holds the tire in place. The rim is generally made of aluminum or carbon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&nbsp;Bike tire.<\/strong> The tire is the part that often confuses people. The tire is just the rubber part that fits onto the rim. Tires are available in multiple widths for your rim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hub. <\/strong>The wheel&#8217;s hub is the part that attaches the wheel to the bike and allows it to spin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spokes.<\/strong> The spokes connect the hub to the rim and give the wheel extra strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of your wheel is dependent on the type of bike that you ride. However, sizing labels on bike wheels aren\u2019t always consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-8.jpg\" alt=\"image3 8\" class=\"wp-image-9244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-8.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-8-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-8-768x601.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fat bikes have smaller rims but extra wide tires. <em>Sound Media<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Bike Wheel Sizing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can almost always find the rim size written on the side of the rim. It will give you both the circumference (the large number) and the rim&#8217;s inner width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, on your tire\u2019s sidewall, you\u2019ll find the intended rim size and the tire\u2019s width. So to determine what <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b5IubxlsTm8\" target=\"_blank\">size tires you need<\/a> for your rim, just ensure these numbers match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Bike Rim Sizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most road bikes use a 700C wheel. This designation is a throwback to an old French system using millimetres that isn\u2019t in use anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only the name stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The C is related to how wide the rim is, although we no longer use that designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain bike wheels are sized in inches. The most common sizes are 26, 27.5, and 29. But don\u2019t be fooled \u2013 a 29-inch wheel is basically the same as a 700C wheel with a wider rim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other bikes, such as cruiser, fat, and Brompton, also use inches to designate their wheel size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>ISO Bike Wheel Sizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Organization for Standardization developed a universal system for rim and tire sizing to make things a little easier to understand. It was originally known as the ETRTO system because the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization developed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ISO numbering system is in two parts. The first number is the width of the inflated tire in millimetres. The second number is the diameter of the rim at the bead seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ISO system helps you match the correct rims with the correct tire width. Generally speaking, the tire width should be anywhere from 1.45 to 2 times the inner rim width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chart below shows how the ISO number makes it a little simpler to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Bike Wheel Sizing Chart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bike Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Wheel Size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ISO Size<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Tire Width in MM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Road Bike<\/td><td>700C<\/td><td>622<\/td><td>23 25 28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gravel Bike<\/td><td>650B 700C<\/td><td>584 622<\/td><td>28mm \u2013 42mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain Bike<\/td><td>26in 27.5 inch 29 inch<\/td><td>559 584<\/td><td>2.0 \u2013 3.25 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid Bike<\/td><td>700c<\/td><td>622<\/td><td>28-50mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cruiser Bike<\/td><td>26 inch<\/td><td>559<\/td><td>1.75inches \u2013 1.125 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fat Bike<\/td><td>26 inch 27.5 inch<\/td><td>559 584<\/td><td>3.8 \u2013 5 inch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brompton<\/td><td>16 inch<\/td><td>305<\/td><td>35 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BMX<\/td><td>20 inch<\/td><td>406<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Road Bike Wheels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you ride a road bike, you will most likely have 700c wheels. Older road bikes tend to have skinnier tires \u2013 say 23mm, while more modern road bikes have wider tires, from 25 to 28. The ISO sizing for a 700C wheel is 622mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The width of your road bike wheels is determined in part by the rim width and your bike&#8217;s frame. Some road bikes can only fit tires as wide as 28mm, either due to the frame&#8217;s size or the brakes&#8217; capacity if they are rim brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some small women\u2019s bikes will have 650C tires (ISO 584). These are smaller rims that will reduce the overall height of the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Gravel Bike Wheels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravel bikes will commonly have 700C (ISO 622) or even 650B (ISO 584) wheels. However, the tires that fit on these rims are usually wider to give you more grip on gravel or dirt roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, gravel bikes typically have wider frames and disc brakes, which can accommodate wider tires. Many gravel bikes can fit tires as wide as 45mm, depending on the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-7.jpg\" alt=\"image5 7\" class=\"wp-image-9246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-7.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image5-7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mountain Bike wheels have wide tires for extra grip. <em>PAGreenwood<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Mountain Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain bikes need to be able to accommodate even wider tires. So even though you\u2019ll find the same rim sizes, the width of the rim will be wider, so the wider tires fit better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you ride a mountain bike, you\u2019ll find that the rims are measured in inches (the American standard), but you may want to convert that to the ISO standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be noted that a 29-inch mountain bike rim is technically the same size as a 700C road bike rim. But the tires are not interchangeable because mountain bike tires are much wider than road tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mountain bike wheels will be available 26in rims, such as on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/nishiki-pueblo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nishiki Pueblo<\/a>,&nbsp; (ISO 559), or 27.5-inch rims (ISO 584), and 29-inch rims (ISO 622) like you would find on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/cannondale-mountain-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannondale Trail 6<\/a>. Regardless of the rim size, the width of a mountain bike tire will run anywhere from 2.0 to 3.25 inches wide and occasionally even wider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Hybrid Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid bikes vary a bit, combining the best of all the biking disciplines. However, they tend to be big, cushy bikes with upright flat bars and wide tires. You can use them for commuting, easy trails, or whatever you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid bike will have a 700c rim (ISO 622), but the tire width will vary from 28 to 50mm. The wider the tire, the slower but more comfortable your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-9.jpg\" alt=\"image1 9\" class=\"wp-image-9258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-9.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image1-9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/himiway-cruiser-electric-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruiser bikes<\/a> have smaller rims but cushier tires.<em> Enter<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Cruiser Bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruiser bikes are comfortable recreation bikes \u2013 the kind you might rent at the beach to ride on the boardwalk, for example. They have smaller rims and widish-type tires to make the bumpy ride more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So a cruiser bike generally has 26-inch rims (ISO 559) and 1.75 to 1.125-inch wide tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Fat Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A fat bike is an extreme mountain or gravel bike. A fat bike will have smaller rims \u2013 either 26 inches (ISO 559) or 27.5 inches (ISO 584), but the inner rim width will be wider to fit tires from 3 to 5 inches wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These extra-wide tires are meant to be able to handle very rough terrain, sand, and snow. But, unfortunately, the wider tires of a fat bike probably won\u2019t fit on your mountain bike rims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Bromptons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bromptons are becoming increasingly popular as they are small, folding bikes that don\u2019t take up much space. This makes them great bikes for commuting or storing in small spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have small 16-inch wheels (ISO 305) like you might find on a children\u2019s bike. However, the width is usually around 35mm, so they\u2019ll be comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-4.jpg\" alt=\"image4 4\" class=\"wp-image-9257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-4.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BMX bikes have smaller rims with wide, slick tires for tricks.<em> Mostafameraji<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>BMX Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BMX bikes are smaller bikes made for tricks. The wheels are usually only 20 inches (ISO 406), but they can hold 2.3 to 2.4-inch wide tires, so you get plenty of grip for the small tire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Vintage Bikes and Other Types of Bikes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ISO sizing is helpful because plenty of bikes don\u2019t fit the typical sizes. For example, vintage bikes, bikes from other countries, and children\u2019s bikes may all have different sizing.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/kids-dirt-bike\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1675891863648782&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Y4QF9R4GLmeYyqHzuw8S3\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.333fab.com\/kids-dirt-bike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids\u2019 dirt bikes<\/a> will be different, as well. In addition, you can often look up the correct size from the manufacturer if you need help figuring it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Final Thoughts and Real-Life Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there is always some overlap between wheel sizes and tire sizes between the different riding disciplines. You can watch a little bit more about tire sizes in this<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GZRj92Ys4nE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Park Tool Video.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s a real-world example for you to see how to put all these different sizes into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have an XXXS Women\u2019s Canyon Ultimate road bike. It uses 650c rims and 25mm tires. My Quintana Roo is a little bigger and uses 700C wheels with 25mm tires. Unfortunately, the Quintana Roo wheels won\u2019t fit on the Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, I have a LIV Brava with 700C wheels and 42mm wide tires. I can (and have) put the Quintana Roo tires on the LIV when I need to ride it on pavement, but the LIV wheels are too wide for the Quintana Roo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My Jamis Renegade uses 650B wheels with 38mm tires to make it more complicated. These wheels won\u2019t fit on my Canyon or my Quintana Roo, but I could put them on the LIV if I wanted to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it all sounds complicated, it makes a lot more sense when you stop and consider how big or small the rim is and how wide the tire is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your bike\u2019s intended terrain use, frame size, and brake type are the major factors in determining what size bike wheel you need. Remember to check the size of your bike rim and bike tire for what size you have on your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677057436577\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I put a mountain bike wheel on a road bike?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You probably cannot put a mountain bike wheel on a road bike because the rim will be too wide. Mountain bikes have wider rims because they need wider tires to manage the terrain.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677061316468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I put road bike wheels on a gravel bike?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Generally speaking, yes.<br\/><br\/>As long as the rim size is the same (typically a 700c), your gravel bike should be able to accommodate road bike tires. Many people do this so they only have to have one bike.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677061330150\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I put 650c wheels on a 700c road bike?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you have disc brakes, you might be able to swap out your 700c wheels with 650c wheels. This could give you enough room in your bike frame for slightly wider tires.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677061344382\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why aren\u2019t wheel sizes consistent?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Early on, each country had its own method for sizing wheels. Now that our world \u2013 and the bike industry \u2013 has become more global, the need for consistent sizing has become more apparent. The ISO numbers are the most consistent type of sizing we currently have.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677061363142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use a road bike wheel for mountain bike tires if they are the same size?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You might be able to put a mountain bike tire on a road bike wheel, but probably not.<br\/><br\/>Mountain bike tires are much wider than road bike tires, so even though the rim is the same diameter on both types, the width of the rim is much wider on a mountain bike wheel.<br\/><br\/>Therefore, if you try to fit the tire onto the road bike rim, it might not seal properly or mushroom too much and give you pinch flats.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have several bikes, and they all have different wheel sizes. 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