B22 250cc Empire Star Wheel Sizes?

Started by S29_11, 10 Apr, 2023, 19:48

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S29_11

Hoping somebody can help me with this: I've just bought a 1938 Empire Star and need to get the wheels repaired and re-tyred. At the moment the bike has a 19in x 3.5in rear wheel, and a 20in x 3.0in front. Anyone know if these are the correct size wheels for this model?
Thanks
Tony (BSAOC Member)
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David Samways

You can download a parts book for your machine here: https://bsa-info.nz/parts-lists/

It looks like the front wheel is a WM2-20 and the rear a WM2-19 - but don't take my word for it and check yourself!

S29_11

Thanks for quick reply and the link to the parts books - according to the 1938 book my wheels are indeed as you say: WM2-20 and WM2-19. I don't expect too much availability in the way of tyre choice for the 20in wheel!
Tony