Can I get a 700x25 tire and tube and put it on a bike wheel that has a 700x38c tire and tube in it? Answered

Can I get a 700x25 tire and tube and put it on a bike wheel that has a 700x38c tire and tube in it?

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7 years ago

Yes.

7 years ago

It may have trouble seating to the rim if the rim is wider than the tire will spread when inflated.

The biggest trouble with changing tire size on bikes is when you go wider and there is no room for it in the bike frame.

7 years ago

You can but the new tire is wider and may not be stable.