USD 7.50 per pair (Sportaid)
Hi-Pressure Wheelchair Rim Strips (pair)
Rim tape and rim strips. Adhesive polyester fabric rim strips from Kenda that cover spoke holes on high-pressure wheelchair rims.
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Schwalbe · Rim tape and rim strips · AC-163
Schwalbe High-Pressure Rim Tape for 540, 559 and 406 Rims
Rim tape sits in the well of the rim and keeps the inner tube away from spoke heads, burrs and the edges of the spoke holes. Schwalbe lists its High-Pressure Rim Tape in twenty sizes. For wheelchair users the relevant ones are 16-540 for 24 in rims and 14, 20, 22 or 25 mm widths for 559 rims, plus 22 and 25 mm for 20 in 406 rims. Weight is given as 18 g.
- Type
- Rim tape
- Sizes for 540 rims
- 16-540
- Sizes for 559 rims
- 14-559, 20-559, 22-559, 25-559
- Sizes for 406 rims
- 22-406, 25-406
Schwalbe High-Pressure Rim Tape key features
- Covers spoke holes and protects the tube from spoke heads
- Listed in 16-540 for 24 in wheelchair rims
- Four widths for 559 rims: 14, 20, 22 and 25 mm
- Also in 22-406 and 25-406 for 20 in wheels
- Stated weight of 18 g
Who the Schwalbe High-Pressure Rim Tape suits
Suits anyone fitting new tires and tubes to spoked wheels, since old tape is a frequent hidden cause of repeat flats. Measure the inner width of your rim and choose the tape that spans the rim bed from wall to wall.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 0.018 kg (0.0 lb)
- Wheel size
- 20 in, 24 in, 25 in (ETRTO 16-540, 14-559, 20-559, 22-559, 25-559, 22-406, 25-406, 22-507)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Schwalbe High-Pressure Rim Tape specifications
| Type | Rim tape |
|---|---|
| Sizes for 540 rims | 16-540 |
| Sizes for 559 rims | 14-559, 20-559, 22-559, 25-559 |
| Sizes for 406 rims | 22-406, 25-406 |
| Other sizes | 22-507 plus 584 and 622 diameters |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Article no. | 10870062.01 |
| Maker country | Germany |
| Brand | Schwalbe |
| Category | Wheels, handrims and tires, Rim tape and rim strips |
| Catalog ID | AC-163 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Schwalbe High-Pressure Rim Tape: common questions
Is there a size for 26 in (590) wheelchair rims?
No 590 size appears in the maker's list that we read. Ask us about an alternative for that rim.
Which width do I need?
Pick the width closest to the inside width of your rim bed, so the tape covers every spoke hole fully.
Is the price per tape or per pair?
The maker's page does not state the pack size. We will confirm it in the quote.
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