29 x 2.6 bike tyres

65-622 is the ETRTO marking for this nominal size. Compare current tyre families below, then confirm the exact variant against your bicycle, rim and riding needs.

What 29 x 2.6 means

ETRTO 65-62229-inch MTB3 catalogued tyre families

A high-volume 29er size requiring suitable rims and generous frame and fork clearance.

Nominal sizes are a starting point, not a guarantee of fitted width. Two tyres carrying the same size can measure differently on different rims.

Current tyres listed in 29 x 2.6

29 x 2.6 (65-622) tyre comparison
TyreBrandBest suited toConstructionListed sizesSource
Minion DHFA front-focused trail, enduro and downhill tread offered in several casings and compounds.MaxxisTrail MTBTubeless-ready variantsManufacturer specifications
Minion DHR IIA rear-focused trail and enduro tread that is also used on the front in some pairings.MaxxisTrail MTBTubeless-ready variantsManufacturer specifications
Martello EnduroA dry-to-mixed enduro tread using a reinforced double-ply casing.VittoriaTrail MTBTubeless readyManufacturer 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.

Before ordering: read the sidewall on the tyre already fitted, then confirm the bike, wheel and tyre manufacturers’ instructions. A qualified mechanic can resolve an uncertain fit.

Continue your comparison

See every size carried by a maker or compare nearby sizes only after confirming your bike’s permitted range.