29 x 2.6 bike tyres
29 x 2.6 is a nominal inch label used for tyres with a 622 mm bead-seat diameter; it is not one exact ETRTO width. Compare the tyre families below, then verify the full code on the selected variant against the rim and bicycle.
What 29 x 2.6 means
This high-volume inch label can vary in ETRTO width between tyre families. Match the 622 mm bead-seat diameter and follow the tyre, rim and bicycle makers' limits for the selected casing.
Nominal sizes are a starting point, not a guarantee of fitted width. Two tyres carrying the same inch label can use different ETRTO width codes and can measure differently on different rims.
Current tyres listed in 29 x 2.6
| Tyre | Brand | Best suited to | Construction | Listed sizes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minion DHFA front-focused trail, enduro and downhill tread offered in several casings and compounds. | Maxxis | Trail MTB | Tubeless-ready variants | Manufacturer specifications | |
| Minion DHR IIA rear-focused trail and enduro tread that is also used on the front in some pairings. | Maxxis | Trail MTB | Tubeless-ready variants | Manufacturer specifications | |
| Martello EnduroA dry-to-mixed enduro tread using a reinforced double-ply casing. | Vittoria | Trail MTB | Tubeless ready | Manufacturer specifications |
Check the complete fit, not just the name
Match the ETRTO diameter
A marking such as 28-622 gives the nominal width first and the bead-seat diameter second. The diameter must match the rim.
Allow real-world clearance
Actual width varies with the rim and casing. Leave space around the frame, fork, brakes and mudguards, following the bicycle maker’s limits.
Confirm rim and construction
Check permitted rim width, pressure range and whether the exact tyre-and-rim combination supports tubes, tubeless use or hookless rims.
Continue your comparison
See every size carried by a maker or compare nearby sizes only after confirming your bike’s permitted range.
