23x2.00 tires

[buckeroo bob]

Does anyone know where to get this size tire in the US? It's for an old Mobylette moped circa 1964.

[DougC]

Does anyone know where to get this size tire in the US? It's for an old Mobylette moped circa 1964.

If you can fit 2.25's, then there's a cheap Cheng Shin tire that might do it:
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/3399

If not, I'd say to go forth and ask around on the various moped forums, like Moped Army and what have you. (You might ask there anyway, as there may be a specific reason it's best to use the original size tire)

Good Luck!
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[ihatemybike]

I'd check these sites, if they don't have it listed I'm sure they can get it.
http://www.denniskirk.com/
http://www.dgy.com/

[buckeroo bob]

Thanks for the tips, but the Chen Shin only went up to 17" diameter. The other sites had nothing either. Maybe with the resurgence of the mopeds, someone will make a vintage tire to fit. We can only hope.

[B.K. Hosken]

Check for motorcycle tires in that size.

[ocscully]

You might have better luck finding a source by posting your question on the forums over at http://www.mopedarmy.com They seem to be one of the better forums dealing with all things moped

ocscully

[ihatemybike]

Think I found something that will work for you.

The 23 in your tire size most likely refers to the inflated diameter, similar to the way bike tire sizes are designated. Current motorcycle/scooters give the rim size, tire width, and aspect ratio. I think you might have 18" rims

These tires are a little fat, but might work.

Just an example, I've run 16" moped tires on 20" BMX rims.

[Drunkskunk]

the 16" to 20" motorcycle to bike tire thing works because the rims are 405 and 406 milimeters. I forget which is which. American Bikes measure the inflated size, Motorcycles measure the rim size, and the french had there own system that i fail to understand. Lucky my Peugeo 103 was sold as a motorbike, so it uses motorcycle standards and 17 inch rims. your Mobylette i think was sold as a bike with Motor, and the rims could be based on bike sizes. Crazy French.

MopedArmy.com is the first place to ask. Sheldenbrown's website explains the sizing some

[buckeroo bob]

Thanks for the insight into French thinking. I'll plug that into my way of searching for tires.