Q: How do I know which Open Road will fit my bike?
A. You can use our rim database if you know the make and model of your rims or you can measure your rim and use our sizing calculator. Please don't use the measurements of your current pneumatic tires to select an Air Free as any rubber tire can be inflated to fit and ours require that a portion of snap snuggly into the rim and not all rims are the same size.

Q: Are the Open Roads as good as the tires I have on my bike?
A. If you have been using a Primo Comet or an IRC Roadlite or similar tire, then you probably will not notice any difference. We made the Open Roads to effectively mimic the high quality pneumatic tires between 32 and 40mm wide that are found on the distance and speed bikes, whether they be Recumbent or Uprights.

Q: Why are only a few tires listed?
A. We have plans to bring out 8 new Open Road tires. If you only see one or two or a few listed, then it is because we haven't finished making all of the molds yet.

Q: What if I have two different rims?
A. Measure both rims or use the rim database and get two tires to fit. If we don't have a tire to fit then please let us know by emailing us the details.

Q: I like a wider tire and the Open Roads may too thin for me?
A. This may be true. If you like wider tires then the Open Road may be too thin. We understand the diversity of the rubber tire market and its' infinite choices and we realize that we may not have a tire for every application or taste. However because of the flattened profile of the Open Road, it is the 1.35 tire that acts like a 1.75 as it has a whopping 12mm wide contact patch. Give them a try.

Q: I ride 5,000 miles a year, are the Open Roads going to last?
A. The denser the tire is the longer it will last. We want the tire to last for 5,000 miles and have created a warranty that works for you. Please check out the Open Road warranty page.

Q: Can I get the Open Customized to the psi equivalency that I want?
A. Please see the Open Road Customization Options page.

Q: Are the Open Roads any different to install?
A. The Open Road tire can be installed just like any of our other tires. Our original installation tool for $14.95 will do the trick easily. Since the Open Roads are thinner they can stretch a little easier but on the flip side, they are 7% smaller diameter than the rim instead of 4% like the Legacy collection. We are working on a new tool that may be less expensive for us to make and you to purchase and when the tool is ready, we will make it available as an option. In the meantime, we do recommend the tool and you can always send it back for a full credit on the purchase price.