What does 700x 32C mean?
Typical road bike tire: 700 x 32c indicates a tire that has an outer diameter of 700mm and a width of 32mm.
What size is a 700 x 32 bike tire?
At its most basic, a 700x32c tire is around 27 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches (or 1.26 inches).
Are Kenda Kwest tires any good?
Overpriced folding tire and unsafe for the front wheel. I’ve been riding Kenda Kwest tires for more than ten years, on recumbents and upright bikes. Obviously they are not dirt tires, and they are not skinny road bike tires, but they are great for commuting to work or riding local paved bike trails.
Can 32C tires use 25C tube?
Yes, you can, as long as you don’t go more than one size smaller, or the differential is not too extreme. A 1.25 in a 1.5 is fine.
What does C mean in tires?
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.
What is 700x 32C in inches?
Table of bicycle tires sizes
| ETRTO | English Size | FRENCH SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 38-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1½ | 700 x 38C |
| 37-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-3/8 | 700 x 35C |
| 32-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/4 | 700 x 32C 700C Course |
| 28-622 | 28 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/8 | 700 x 28C 700C |
What does C mean in bike tire size?
E.g., 700x25c. The letter “C” in a tire’s parameters refers to an archaic French standard for bike tire sizing which relied on letters ranging from “A” to “D” to indicate a tire’s width and subsequently the circumference of the corresponding rim.
Can I use a 28mm tube in a 32mm tyre?
No, you don’t NEED bigger tubes. You have a higher chance of flatting. I’d just run what you have (and most LBS should carry tubes that at least get close to 32c). It should be fine (unless you only have 20c superlight tubes).
What happens if inner tube is too small?
Going with a smaller tube could save ~20grams of weight per tube. While the weight savings are nice, one drawback is the loss of tire pressure. Smaller tubes become stretched and don’t hold air quite as well. Some rides will say a smaller tube that is stretched will be more prone to punctures.