Tyre size confusion. . . . .

Tyre size confusion. . . . .

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MadDad

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3,835 posts

262 months

Monday 12th July 2010
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HELP!

I have just been given a Dawes Super Galaxy, it has been sat in a garage for 5 years so will benefit from a quick clean and a service. It looks as if it was built in the mid-90's but could be a little earlier, it has some quite quirky features like gear changers on the end of the handlebars!

After being sat for 5 years the tyres have had it so need replacing, the only marking on the tyres are 28 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/4. My question is; what is the equivlient sized tyre in 'new money'? I have had a quick surf but cannot turn up an answer, anyone out there know what size I need?


3216

43 posts

179 months

Monday 12th July 2010
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MadDad said:
HELP!
After being sat for 5 years the tyres have had it so need replacing, the only marking on the tyres are 28 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/4. My question is; what is the equivlient sized tyre in 'new money'? I have had a quick surf but cannot turn up an answer, anyone out there know what size I need?
That should be the equivalent of 700x45c.

itsnotarace

4,685 posts

210 months

Monday 12th July 2010
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700 x 47C or 700 x 45C according to http://www.harwoodcycles.com/tyre_size.htm