26x1.62 tire needed.. Having truble finding one

None of the shops around my house sell this size, CL was a bust, I cannot order online cause I do not have a CC, so I am now posting here too.. I am looking for one on the cheap, so nothing really fancy. Pretty used is fine, but they have to be ride able.. I NEED one, but want a set if possible.

26x1.62

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Permalink Reply by Primitive Don on August 9, 2010 at 6:08pm

That seems like a very obscure size. A quick search only showed 1 tire available. Is there some reason 26x1.5 or 26x1.75 wouldn't work? If I'm missing the point, please educate me.

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Permalink Reply by Sean W. on August 9, 2010 at 9:30pm

x1.5 and x1.75 are both very close to what you have, essentially +/- 1/8" (7%). Either should work with your 26x1.5" wheel. I doubt you'd have clearance issues, unless you have very tight fitting fenders. And if that's the case then go with the 1.5, they're readily available.

x1.62 is a bit off-beat, but it looks like REI sells a couple of "city tires" (wide slicks) in that size. You might be able to have them shipped to your closest store and then pay cash there.

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Permalink Reply by Cameron 7.5 mi on August 9, 2010 at 10:39pm

What type of rim and approximately how old of rim are you looking for a tire for. There are some obscure 26 sizes on older bikes that are not interchangeable with modern 26 sizes. If at all possible see if your old tire has an ISO size as these allow an apples to apples comparison. For more information, as always Sheldon has an article:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html