26x1.62 tire needed.. Having truble finding one

None of the shops around my house sell this size, CL was a bust, I cannot order online cause I do not have a CC, so I am now posting here too.. I am looking for one on the cheap, so nothing really fancy. Pretty used is fine, but they have to be ride able.. I NEED one, but want a set if possible.

26x1.62

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Permalink Reply by Primitive Don on August 9, 2010 at 12:08pm

That seems like a very obscure size. A quick search only showed 1 tire available. Is there some reason 26x1.5 or 26x1.75 wouldn't work? If I'm missing the point, please educate me.

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Permalink Reply by Sean W. on August 9, 2010 at 3:30pm

x1.5 and x1.75 are both very close to what you have, essentially +/- 1/8" (7%). Either should work with your 26x1.5" wheel. I doubt you'd have clearance issues, unless you have very tight fitting fenders. And if that's the case then go with the 1.5, they're readily available.

x1.62 is a bit off-beat, but it looks like REI sells a couple of "city tires" (wide slicks) in that size. You might be able to have them shipped to your closest store and then pay cash there.