Kids can be tough on their bikes, and often need a little extra versatility and durability built into their bikes and bike parts. After all, a neighbourhood ride may take them through grass, mud, puddles, gravel and more. That’s why when it’s time to replace or upgrade their tyres, a solid set with proven, grippy tread patterns and durable construction is a great place to start.
Kids’ bike tyre sizes
Kids’ bikes come in a wide range of wheel sizes and widths. So the best place to start when searching for replacement tyres is to look at the current tyre’s sidewall to find the size. Look for two numbers printed on the side of the tyre with an 'x' between them (e.g. 12 x 2.125). The first number represents the bike tyre diameter while the second number is the bike tyre width in mm or inches. The first number in the size is the most important because the diameter of the tyre must match the diameter of the wheel in order for it to fit.
Kids’ bike tyre sizes
Kids’ bike tyre tread
Kids’ bike tyres generally feature a mountain-style tread for traction and confidence on a wide variety of terrain. Keep in mind that the more tread a tyre has, the more grip it will provide off-road – but the trade-off is a slower roll on road surfaces. Similarly, the smoother a tyre’s tread, the faster it will roll on road surfaces, but the trade-off is less traction on rougher ground.
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