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proper bmx rims

mohsen

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Jul 20, 2014
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hi everyone

I am participating in a tournament, the tournament is about building a light, small car, and i have a special tires to use. i am going to use bmx wheels for them.
the problem is that i am not sure about the proper wheel diameter to choose,
this is the tire specification sheet:
http://s03.static-shell.com/content/dam/shell/static/ecomarathon/downloads/2012/americas/characteristics-conventionalprototypetires.pdf

i don't know whether i go for 16, 17 or 18 inche wheel. i hope you can help me :)

hoping to have an answer soon
Thanks
 

Nick

My name is Nick
Sep 21, 2001
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where the trails are
The spec sheet says those tires are 406mm, which about 16 inches.
So, you'll need to use a 16 inch rim.

The three options, 19c, 21c and 23c refer to the width of the tire, not the diameter.