Size at a glance
| ETRTO / ISO | 42-559 |
|---|---|
| Metric / French | — |
| Imperial (calculated) | 26 x 1.65 |
| Tire width | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Rim bead seat diameter | 559 mm |
| Common wheel name | 26-inch |
ETRTO is the only tire size standard that describes a real, measurable dimension, which is why it is the one worth trusting. Read 42-559 as “42 mm wide, on a 559 mm rim”. If the second number matches your rim, the tire fits.
Sidewall markings for this size are not consistent between brands. The same 42-559 tire is also printed as 26x1.75 — all of these describe the same rim fit.
All 2 tires in 42-559
3 listings across 2 models, sorted by brand and weight. Where one model appears more than once, those are genuinely different products — a different casing, colour or claimed weight.
| Brand | Model | Type | Weight | Build | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxxis | Overdrive Elite | Trekking/City | 540 g | Black | Details |
| Maxxis | Overdrive II | Trekking/City | 510 g | SilkWorm · Black | Details |
| Maxxis | Overdrive II | Trekking/City | 540 g | MaxxShield · Black | Details |
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Close alternatives for a 559 mm rim
These tires have a different width but the same 559 mm bead seat diameter, so they mount on the same wheel. Widths within ±3 mm of 42 mm are shown. Check your frame and fork clearance before going wider.
| Brand | Model | Type | ETRTO | Weight | Build | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxxis | Xenith 1.5 | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 425 g | Black | Details |
| Michelin | City Street Performance Line | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 630 g | Black · E-25 | Details |
| Michelin | Country Rock Access Line | Trekking/City | 44-559 | 560 g | Black | Details |
| Michelin | Protek Cross Access Line | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 765 g | Black · E-25 | Details |
| Schwalbe | Green Marathon | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 730 g | Black+Reflex · E-25 | Details |
| Schwalbe | Marathon Plus | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 870 g | Black+Reflex · E-50 | Details |
| Schwalbe | Marathon Plus | Trekking/City | 40-559 | — | Black+Reflex · E-50 | Details |
| Schwalbe | Marathon Racer | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 465 g | Black+Reflex · E-25 | Details |
| Schwalbe | Spicer Plus | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 760 g | Black+Reflex · E-25 | Details |
| Vittoria | Randonneur Tech | Trekking/City | 40-559 | 720 g | Black · E-50 | Details |
Brands making 42-559 tires
Maxxis.
Other sizes for 26-inch wheels
Every size below fits the same 559 mm rim.