Road legal tyres

[TigerToothBikes.com]

In the UK, to get these bikes registered requires "e-marked" or speed rated tyres. Does anyone know the equivalent moped tyre size for a standard 26" wheel, failing that i dare say one could swap to 24"

[NunyaBidness]

This project Project M85 - About the Prototype lists a 26" front rim, I'm not sure what size tire that would be on there but it sounds like it's a 26" tire as well. This was something I was thinking about for the project that I want to do and I noticed the front tire on the m85 and knew I would be able to find the right tires when I manage to build my project.

[TigerToothBikes.com]

excellent stuff,
Tires
# Front: Michelin DH32 2.8 x 26"
# Rear: Michelin X11 Trials 2.75 x 21

thanks nunya

[TigerToothBikes.com]

doesn't look like they are motorbike tyres! from a bit of googling it appears they are mtb ones

[TigerToothBikes.com]

just found this article 26 Inch Motorcycle Tires

[mabman]

The rim diameter for those tires is different than that of a 26" bicycle wheel. Although I have seen some DOT (Dept. of Transportation here in the US) labeled tires that were on a Giant LaFree electric bike I have never been able to find them anywhere or anything else comparable. I have asked a friend that makes tires in Taiwan about this and as with anything else all it would take is time and money to get something made. Unfortunately more of both than I think any of us have on tap at this time. At some point this will become an issue however.

[TigerToothBikes.com]

Have been hunting down velosolex tyres as well as raleigh runabouts in the hope of trying to find dimensions. I think some mopeds have similar rims but not 26". the other concern of course is if you change to moped wheels would they then fit in bicycle forks?

[TigerToothBikes.com]

this one ok? Lambrook Tyres - Homepage

[Large Filipino]

That tire may in fact make an awesome tubeless.

[TigerToothBikes.com]

yeah but wouldn't that require messing about with sealing the spokes and rim etc,,,,,