Where can I purchase white wall tires for a 1973 Schwinn Twinn Deluxe?

Question

I need to locate tires for a 1973 Schwinn Twinn Deluxe. The manual has two different tire sizes listed. These are 26 x 1 3/4 and 26 x 1 5/8. I purchased the 26 x 1 3/4 from a company in California and had to have them shipped back here to Gainesville, FL. Trouble is, they wouldn't even fit around the rim.

I am having trouble finding a local company that has the same high quality tires, with white walls, that is the correct size. I would even go with a company that would have to ship if it was the correct tire size and the price was right.

Does anyone have any information that could help? It would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, I cannot go through Schwinn, as they have stopped making the tires for this particular model. Thanks.

Answer 1

Any good bike dealer.  Ask if they use Pyramid as a parts distributor.

Answer 2

If a 26" wouldn't fit round the rim, maybe the wheels are 700c or probably 27"

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