# Tires for Strida LT 16" **URL:** \ **Category:** Tips and Techs\ **Created:** [May 25, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309 "2020-05-25T14:29:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/919ad9/32.png) [@pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/pedro)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/1 "2020-05-25T14:29:52Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been searching around for tires that could fit my STRIDA LT (pastic wheels). As far as I know the size should be 40-305, which doesn’t give a lot of choices but here is what I’ve found: ETROT 40-305 16x1,5 Strida (obviously) 16x1,5 Kenda K193 Kwest 16x1,5 Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS429 (problems may occur) 16x1,6 Btwin Discover (from Decathlon store) I’ve also found similar sizes that maybe can be fitted on the wheels: ETROT 44-305 16x1,75 Michelin Country’J ETROT 47-305 16x1,75 Continental Double Fighter III 16x1,75 Continental Tour Ride Tyre with Reflex 16x1,75 Schwalbe Marathon Original HS420 16x1,75 Schwalbe Road Cruiser HS484 16x1,9 Schwalbe Black Jack HS407 Recently I also saw a STRIDA user with DELI TIRES fitted that looked nice (ETROT 47-305, 16x1,75, S-186 model). Has anyone tried any of these tires that could tell me if they fit well on the plastic rims? Thank you ---
**Author:** ![pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/919ad9/32.png) [@pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/pedro)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/2 "2020-05-29T12:18:20Z")
> [@pedro](#): > > Has anyone tried any of these tires that could tell me if they fit well on the plastic rims Nobody uses original 16" plastic wheels so that can provide informations? 😮😆 ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Wilby](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/bill_wilby/32/38_2.png) [@Bill\_Wilby](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Bill_Wilby)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/3 "2020-05-29T14:43:19Z")
Hi Pedro, I have tried unsuccessfully to the 16x1,5 Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS429 on the Strida Lt 16 inch wheels. Bill ---
**Author:** ![pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/919ad9/32.png) [@pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/pedro)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/4 "2020-05-30T21:20:05Z")
> [@Bill Wilby](#): > > Hi Pedro, I have tried unsuccessfully to the 16x1,5 Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS429 on the Strida Lt 16 inch wheels. > > Bill Unsuccessfully? But why if they are 40-305? ---
**Author:** ![Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/blackstridaaustria/32/12_2.png) [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/5 "2020-06-02T13:28:39Z")
> [@pedro](#): > > Unsuccessfully? But why if they are 40-305? Bill experienced with that tyres the effect that the bead partially did not jump into the right position of the rim while mounting. Even with high pressure and soap water it is impossible to mount a mismatching tyre/rim pairing correctly. Honestly I did not know that this effect applies also to the mentioned Schwalbe 40 - 305. The effect can be explained by tolerances of tyre and rim. Also are all borders of well-known “tyre to rim match” charts definitely not a must - the borders are floating. The majority of riders will never notice something like this odd effect - simply because they are riding much bigger wheels (above 20"). But at least I am sure the effect becomes much more important the smaller the wheels are - I’ve noticed that mainly with 305 and 349 rim sizes. One could say also: - There is a reason for the cheapness of 16" LT plastc wheels; they are made to accept only the manufacturer’s tyres. - Metal spoked 16" wheels wheel make less trouble - but the above mentioned effect MAY occur again with really fat tyres. [strida.com/product/strida-multicam/](https://www.strida.com/product/strida-multicam/) ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Wilby](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/bill_wilby/32/38_2.png) [@Bill\_Wilby](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Bill_Wilby)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/6 "2020-06-02T15:07:15Z")
Thank you BlackStridaAustria for explaining this situation so well. Yes the Strida 16 inch plastic wheels can provide a challenge when mounting tires other than the Strida 16 inch tire. Cheers, Bill ---
**Author:** ![pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/919ad9/32.png) [@pedro](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/pedro)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/7 "2020-06-04T12:20:41Z")
First of all thank you Bill and Chris. > [@Blackstridaaustria](#): > > One could say also: > > - There is a reason for the cheapness of 16" LT plastc wheels; they are made to accept only the manufacturer’s tyres. It’s difficult for me to understand that. If they have the same ETROT size how is it possible… 😒 > [@Blackstridaaustria](#): > > - Metal spoked 16" wheels wheel make less trouble - but the above mentioned effect MAY occur again with really fat tyres. > [strida.com/product/strida-multicam/](https://www.strida.com/product/strida-multicam/) So, if metal spoke 16" wheels will make less trouble, where should I look for those wheels to avoid identical problem? If I buy the ones Strida sells, maybe I will get similar problem of limited choice of tires. And then another doubt comes… 16" or 18" wheels? 16" wheels will allow me to do some uphills as I do now but, in the other hand, 18" wheels will allow me to go faster on flat or downhills… 😕 Do you have any preference? And why? Thank you again ---
**Author:** ![Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/blackstridaaustria/32/12_2.png) [@Blackstridaaustria](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Blackstridaaustria)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/8 "2020-06-04T15:28:05Z")
Well, let me try that different: Imagine that someone would sell you instead of a whole litre milk just 970 millitres. As long as you use also the bottles of that company only (which are in fact just a tiny bit smaller than others) - will you ever notice? As long as you do not use a bottle from a different company you will not, I guess. But on both bottles it says clearly “One litre of…” Yes, I wrote MAY with really fat tyres - that means the exotic ones like Hookworm and Hutchinson. Oh btw - better forget the attempt of Schwalbe Ballon since it is obviously not any longer available 😕 Preference - yes; I still love the silent and effortless ride on high-pressure tyres like Schwalbe Kojak at 8 bar! Logically - riding these will require perfect clean and flat bikepaths, on sand you’re in big danger and cobblestones means spitting teeth. In rain I’d prefer taking a cab with these. But I like also the Hutchinson, right now at my EVO - a very comfortable, stable ride. Just - that one is, due to aluminium beltwheel, heavier wheels and a moustache bar heavy like lead. Best for allround at the moment seems the efneo Strida, it has Schwalbe Marathon 35 - 349 tyres on custom wheels. It should not be hidden that the third gear ratio of the efneo is in fact harder to pedal compared to the EVO KS3 drive. That means that trained riders could be faster (just not me 😊 ) However - shortened, the whole thing still remains like this: 16" LT wheels - very limited tyre choice, preferably for smaller/lighter persons 16" metal wheels - limited tyre choice, better wheel quality but not explictly for athletes or very heavy persons 18" 355 size wheels - very limited tyre choice, best wheel quality, 50% more spokes and wider hub flanges compared to 16" wheels Custom 16" wheels - tyre choice also limited (wide rim doesn’t accept narrow tyres) Custom 18" 349 wheels - choice still limited (this time by frame clearance - somewhere around 37 or 40 width will the tyres start to touch the frame tubes) ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Wilby](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/bill_wilby/32/38_2.png) [@Bill\_Wilby](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Bill_Wilby)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/9 "2020-06-04T18:09:40Z")
Hi, just took a minute and made a quick inside measurement of the Strida 16 inch rims. The plastic rims are 20 mm, the metal 21 mm, this not an accurate measurement but it appears that the plastic rims are a little narrower. Bill ---
**Author:** ![coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/coupersetique)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/10 "2024-12-26T09:32:29Z")
Necro’ing an old thread. Has anyone tried the 16x1.60 Btwin Discovers from Decathlon on the 16" LT plastic rims? I’ve run both the original and Kenda K193 Kwest successfully, but the 16x.1.60 Btwins look like they have a much more slip-resistant tread and I’ve had some interesting run-ins with wet pavements recently ---
**Author:** ![coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/coupersetique)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/11 "2024-12-27T16:25:02Z")
Yes, they fit. ![20241227_223915](https://www.stridaforum.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b90a7a00bb1c8f83dbb66e9a889a1015d32c875d.jpeg) Popped down to the store and tried them on. These are the BTWIN Discover Light 16X1.60 Discover Kids’ Bike Tyre/ETRTO 40-305, reference number 8404155. They’re cheap, readily available, and have a deep tread. Hopefully this mitigates problems with sliding when turning on wet or sandy ground. Current setup: - Front: Btwin Discover 16x1.60, 40-305 at 45 psi (new!) - Rear: Kenda Kwest K193 16x1.50, 40-305 at 65 psi (maybe the ancients know how the tire width can be quoted at the same ETRTO metric units, but have different imperial units) Replacing the Gumonder OEMs which I think are about a decade old on my second-hand Strida LT (one already gave out by tearing during a ride some months back). Downsides: - I’m missing the reflective strip on the Gumonder tires and have tried to make up for it by decorating my rim in 3M reflective sheet; not sure how successful that was. - Tires with different outer diameter means that the Strida tilts to one side slightly when folded (I found the Kenda Kwest was nearly identical in OD to the Gumonder OEMs, but the Btwins are definitely slightly bigger). I don’t find this a big problem though. ---
**Author:** ![Friso](https://www.stridaforum.com/user_avatar/www.stridaforum.com/friso/32/2591_2.png) [@Friso](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/Friso)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/12 "2025-01-02T12:47:29Z")
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**Author:** ![coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@coupersetique](https://www.stridaforum.com/u/coupersetique)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.stridaforum.com/t/tires-for-strida-lt-16/1309/13 "2026-07-03T13:57:12Z")
> Current setup: > > - Front: Btwin Discover 16x1.60, 40-305 at 45 psi (new!) > > - Rear: Kenda Kwest K193 16x1.50, 40-305 at 65 psi > (maybe the ancients know how the tire width can be quoted at the same ETRTO metric units, but have different imperial units) An update on this - my Kenda Kwest K193 on the rear has worn out early (I guess I could not have expected much). I’m happy to report we have another high-pressure replacement option now: I picked a CST C1653 (the spec is available [https://csttires.eu/storage/2024/07/2024-CST-BICYCLE-TIRE-CATALOG-OE-1.pdf](https://csttires.eu/storage/2024/07/2024-CST-BICYCLE-TIRE-CATALOG-OE-1.pdf) on page 26). I’ve found that the bead fits on the LT 16” rims. ![20260703_232033](https://www.stridaforum.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4ad743f3471b037fda10439451b7514609ff5465.jpeg) The tire is rated to 100psi max unlike the K193 which caps out at 65psi, hence it’s much more similar to the original GMD 16”s in that sense. But it only cost me the equivalent of $7.30 USD shipped, including import taxes, a Kenda inner tube, _and_ a pair of free plastic tire levers.