If i have a bike with a 26x2.1 inch tire could i put a 26x2 inch tire on it?

Question

the bike is an eastern traildigger 26" cruiser and my friend popped the back tire. when i was looking for a new back tire i couldnt find a tire of the same size that i liked and was within my price range so i started looking at tires with either smaller or larger widths and i tried to keep it as close as i could. my #1 choice is 26"x2" and i didnt know if it would affect the bike or if it would be too small to use. please explain your answers.

Answer 1

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Answer 2

No problem at all

Answer 3

I've put tires ranging from 1.5 to 2.25 on my MTB.  No problem.

Answer 4

Yes, the 2.0 and the 2.1" refer to the width of the tyre and the difference is less than the width of the letter o.

Answer 5

Sheldon Brown was a Bicycle Expert with a knack for explaining things.  He passed away not too long ago but his site remains.

This should help you understand how bicycle tires are sized.