OldHarley
'Lil Knee Scuffer
OK, so I have a nicely conserved 1951 B-17 w/S 2 rims that has been outfitted with Chinese-made diamond tread blackwall tires that are 26 x 2.125. When the bike was found in a barn after sitting for 40 years, it had blackwalls, so the previous owner duly matched the tires that had been on it (BTW, he gave me the USA 'originals' as well - BFG chain pattern treads).
Now, my question is this: I have a new set of Schwinn Classic whitewalls with a square (brick?) pattern that are the same size off a virtually new 1999 Cruiser SS made in Taiwan. However, the newer Taiwanese Schwinn has aluminum rims that measure 1 1/4" wide, while the older steel rims are at least 1/2" wider.
While I think the whitewalls should fit, the whitewall itself is smaller and the tire itself is measurably smaller than the blackwalls, even though it is labeled 26 x 2.125.
So, will the Schwinn Classic's work OK with the wider rims or do I need to just order a set of Typhoons made for the S 2 rims(I really have too many tires laying around and want to avoid that unless necessary)?
Thanks guys
OH
Now, my question is this: I have a new set of Schwinn Classic whitewalls with a square (brick?) pattern that are the same size off a virtually new 1999 Cruiser SS made in Taiwan. However, the newer Taiwanese Schwinn has aluminum rims that measure 1 1/4" wide, while the older steel rims are at least 1/2" wider.
While I think the whitewalls should fit, the whitewall itself is smaller and the tire itself is measurably smaller than the blackwalls, even though it is labeled 26 x 2.125.
So, will the Schwinn Classic's work OK with the wider rims or do I need to just order a set of Typhoons made for the S 2 rims(I really have too many tires laying around and want to avoid that unless necessary)?
Thanks guys
OH