Maxxis 29 Inch Wheel Cycling

What size do you need?

• Check the sidewall of your current tire; the numbers indicate tire size (outer diameter and width)
• A tire size of 29 x 2.3 has a 29 in. outer diameter and a 2.3 in. width
• While the tire diameter should be an exact match, you can opt for variations in tire widths but should also consider the maximum or minimum widths of the rim

Tire Type 

• Tubeless ready: These tires seal directly on rim of a bike and don’t require a separate inner tube
• Tubeless clincher: This common tire setup includes a tire and a separate inner tube
• Tubular: Less common these days, the inner tube is sewn inside the casing and glued or taped onto the rim

Tread type

• Wired: The bead—or the edge of the tire that fits into a rim—is made of steel wire so can’t be folded
• Folding: These have a flexible Kevlar bead so can be folded up, making storing and carrying easy