It is no secret that I like cream bicycle tires.If you are a fan as well, you will find this recent thread on bikeforums a real treat - loads of pictures of classic and vintage cream tired bicycles. And, since I am asked about this all the time, I have compiled below a directory of cream and white tires in various sizesthat are available on the market. My criteria for these selections were reasonable availability and all-over colour (as opposed to white sidewall on a black tire). Unless noted otherwise, all tires listed are puncture-resistant.
Cream Tires for City Bicycles
28"
Schwalbe Delta Cruiser (28 x 1 1/2")
Vredestein Classic(28 x 1 1/2")*
*available in EU only or from Dutch bike dealers
700C
Schwalbe Delta Cruisers (700C x 35mm)
Kenda Kwest (700C x 35mm)
Specialized Nimbus(700C x 35mm)*
Electra Amsterdam City Tire (700C x 40mm)*
* may not be puncture resistant
26"
Schwalbe Delta Cruiser(26 x 1 3/8")
Schwalbe Fat Frank (26 x 2.35")
Geax Tattoo(26 x 2.3")
Kenda Cruiser (26 x 2.125)*
Electra Retrorunner (26 x 2.125")*
Electra Vintage Diamond (26 x 2.35")*
Electra Blossom Trail (26 x 2.125")*
* may not be puncture resistant
Cream Tires for Road Bicycles
650B
Grand Bois Hetre (650B x 42mm)
700C
Panaracer Pasela (700C x 28mm, 700C x 23mm)
Vittoria Randonneur(700C x 28mm, 700C x 23mm)
Vittoria Zafiro Pro (700C x 23mm)
Origin 8 Elimin-8er (700C x 23mm, 700C x 25mm)
Schwalbe Durano (700C x 23mm, 700C x 25mm, 700C x 28mm)
27"
Cheng ShinCST C-740 (27" x 32mm)
The selection is not huge, but there is something to be had in almost every wheel size. If you know of other cream or white tires I have omitted, please let me know and I will add them.
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