Wheel help i'm a n*b

[DannyB]

Trying to build up my old Raleigh as a cheapo rat ride the only thing it needed was a replacement rear wheel which I got NOS for a tenner, Got the same size same make and pattern as front but just noticed the front is bigger :$

Rear is 1 3/8 front is 1 1/4 so about 7mm difference i'm assuming it was not like this from new?

Is it wise to order and run different sized tyres or am I going to have to find a 1 3/8 front wheel ? Was hoping for a sub Fifty pound build but this is going to push me well over budget lol

 

[bm0p700f]

Or find a 27 1/4" wheel to replace the 26 x 1 3/8" wheel.

 

[DannyB]

Front is 26 x 1/4 would rather try different sized tyres but will it ride odd seen bikes with bigger rear wheels but it would be front that is bigger :?

Looks are uninportant on this bike

 

[bm0p700f]

26 x1 3/8 wheels can be picked up cheap. A cheap new front is £20. Tyres are more readily available. I keep 26 1 1 /4" tyres but many shops do not though as they not quick sellers.

 

[GrumpyOldMan]

I keep 26 1 1 /4" tyres but many shops do not though as they not quick sellers.

Any NOS Michelin by any chance? What do you have?

@OP. Try car boot sales. It's amazing what turns up.

Ian.

 

[bm0p700f]

No just schwable take on the 26 1 1/4.