BMX freestyle and race tyres

Twenty Inches

Standard BMX tyres measure twenty inches, which is four hundred six millimetres at the bead according to the ETRTO standard. Cruisers and some adult BMX bikes run on twenty-four inches, like the Maxxis Hookworm, which is very wide and popular for street riding. The width varies from one point five to two point four inches depending on the discipline, and is chosen based on the frame and fork clearance.

The Rest of the Range

BMX wheels and tyres also come in:

• Wheels.
• Inner tubes.
• Pumps and accessories.

The whole universe is brought together on the wheels and tyres page.

According to the Terrain

In park and street, wider tyres that are less knobby, or even smooth, inflated to high pressure are preferred to roll quickly on concrete and bounce during landings: the Mission Tracker, Fiction Troop, or IRC Siren. In dirt, on dirt, more pronounced knobs ensure grip on jumps. The Schwalbe Jumpin' Jack is versatile.

Competition and Style

In BMX race, tyres are narrower and lighter, with small knobs that grip into the banked turns of the track. The Tioga Comp III, with beige sidewalls, a reissue of a cult tyre, attracts vintage BMX enthusiasts. You should check the pressure before each session, according to the range indicated on the sidewall, and replace the tyre as soon as the rubber flattens or cracks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tyre width for a street BMX?

In street and park, wide tyres, around two point three to two point four inches, are chosen to absorb landings and provide grip. In racing, thinner tyres roll faster on the track.

What pressure for BMX tyres?

In the park, high pressure, close to the maximum indicated on the sidewall, makes the tyre fast and prevents pinch flats. In street or dirt, you lower it a bit to gain traction and comfort when landing.

Slick or knobby tyre for BMX?

The slick, smooth, rolls quickly and quietly on the concrete of skateparks, like the wheel P2R fitted with a Kenda. The knobby tyre maintains grip on dirt and race tracks.

Why choose beige sidewall tyres?

The beige sidewalls, like on the Tioga Comp III, remind us of the racing BMX from the eighties. They don’t provide any particular performance, but give a retro style that is very much appreciated on old school BMX.

How to change a BMX tyre?

Deflate completely, then pry off the bead with tyre levers, starting opposite the valve. When remounting, make sure the bead is properly seated all around the rim before inflating gradually.