Where to buy 22 x 1 3/4" Tyres

[G3A]

Hi All

Just picked up a Malvern Star - Family Star with 22 x 1 3/4" whitewalls. The bike is in quite useable condition, but the tyres are pretty flakey. Anyone know of shop carrying these tyres? Anybody even heard of these?

[darkhorse75]

you can get them online at bike-parts-plus-more.com.au , couple of different ones to choose from.

[G3A]

Thanks, would prefer whitewall tyres like the originals, but may have to compromise.

[G3A]

Still looking for whitewalls if anyone knows where?

[G3A]

Just noticed today they are 22 x 1 3/4 tyres. Sorry, but still looking.

[hartleymartin]

Is it 22 x 1.75 or 22 x 1-3/4? Sizes in Metric and Fractional designations are not the same.

[G3A]

Definitely 22 x 1 3/4" fractional. I made a mistake when I originally posted.

[Kid_Carbine]

Is it 22 x 1.75 or 22 x 1-3/4? Sizes in Metric and Fractional designations are not the same.

They are not 'metric' & fractional sizes, Oh no, perish the thought.
They are either Fractional inch sizes, or Decimal inch sizes, & of course similar appearing sizes have different ETRTO sizes [bead seat diameter] so have no chance of interchanging.

[gclark8]

See: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html


These tyres are available locally:
4839 Tyre 22x1.3/8x1.1/8 " 550-28A" (28x490) black
4840 Tyre 22 x 1.3/8 " 550-35A" (37-489) black
4841 Tyre 18 x 2.125-C-3 tread, black
4842 Tyre 22 x 1.75 (47x457) black with centre ridge for city and electric bikes
4843A Tyre 22 x 1.75 (47x457) black , MTB tread
4844 Tyre 22 x 1.3/8 (37x501) black

[RetroPilot]

Ive just picked up one of those same bikes, and it has the original white 22 X 1-3/4" tyre well-worn on front, on rear they have gotten a new 22-1/38" tyre but have not gotten a new tube, still appears to be a tube in keeping with a 22 1-3/4" tyre, and i think this may be the reason the new tyre seems impossible to get to seat correctly.

hopefully with a skinnier tube that tyre wil still be ok on those wheels...little chance of finding 22 1/34" tyres Id say..

[G3A]

I have searched all over with no joy, the 550A tyres don't fit. You may be able to get grey wheelchair tyres, but I have not explored this (I want to keep the original look). What I have found is 24x1.75 rims are only ~5mm larger, I fitted the 24s from one of my other bikes & it fitted fine. You need to get 24x1.75 dragster style tyres, not 24x1.95 mountain bike tyres (they are too fat). The mountain bike rims should fit ok. As my bike is not ridden too often, I will change the wheel size when a tyre wears through. Most 24s are 36 spokes, so it means new hubs etc. I have a spare set of wheels & one spare tyre. If you need a tyre to get your bike going. PM me & it is yours for postage.
This is the bike I tested the wheels from http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm12 ... er%20Bike/

[hartleymartin]

Looks like you have one of those now rare oddball tyres sizes. if 24" x 1.75" wheels and tyres fit, then it's worth it. You can get slick 24" x 1.75" tyres.

http://www.bicorp.com.au/ProdView.aspx?Product=VT241S or http://www.bicorp.com.au/ProdView.aspx?Product=VT241 If you feel like spending money, Schwalbe also do a slick 24" x 1.75" tyre

[RetroPilot]

Ive got another old tan coloured similiar style bike to the "MS family" and yes, although they look like 22" wheels, theyre 24", but do seem so close in size that the wheels probably would go on..

It has a backstep brake , whereas the Family has handbrake rear.

[G3A]

Unfortunately, the 24x1.75 tyres don't fit the oddball 22" wheels. The 24x1.75 wheel & tyre combination is a good fit for the bike though.

[RetroPilot]

[RetroPilot]

makes you wonder whether modern 24X 1.75 MTB wheels would go on..might mean losing the retro orig wheels, but would get rid of all your tyre supply problems.

[RetroPilot]

anothr one on ebay with a fair amount of rust..

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VINTAGE-MALVERN- ... 3a5b3df7eb

[gclark8]

I just gave away 2 new 22x1 3/8 tyres and tubes, 'cause in 3 years, no one wanted them!

[Wild Turkey]

Hey George where are those 4843A Tyre 22 x 1.75 (47x457) black , MTB tread comming from?

Luke, Keen to know