Tire dimensions
- Road bikes: Diameter (mm) x width (mm) e.g. 700x23
- Mountain bikes: Diameter (inches) x width (inches) e.g. 25x2.0
- As long as the diameter and size match your current wheel, any width should be fine.
Tire type
- Clincher: Check your valve—Schrader or Presta—it must match the hole in your wheel’s rim
- Tubeless: You’ll need tubeless-compatible wheels and tire sealant
Brake Type
- Rim brakes: These must be paired with a wheel with a flat rim sidewall
- Disc brakes: Wheels must be compatible, including rotor type
Rear Hub Type
- Freehub: Spline fits into the center of your rear cassette, which usually has a lock ring to secure it to the freehub
- Threaded hub: Found on older bicycles; will accept any type of threaded freewheel cluster
Read full article: How to Choose Bike Wheels
