MSW Utility Player Tire - 14 x 2.25
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MSW Utility Player Tire - 14 x 2.25
MSW Utility Player Tire - 14 x 2.25
The MSW Utility Player Tire is built for young riders who need versatile, dependable rubber across dirt, gravel, and pavement. Read the overview
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Overview
What Can the MSW Utility Player Tire Handle?
The MSW Utility Player Tire is built for young riders who need versatile, dependable rubber across dirt, gravel, and pavement. Its openly spaced tread pattern grips loose and hard-packed surfaces alike, while the 2.25-inch casing adds volume and comfort for off-road confidence on a small-wheel bike. From backyard trails to the ride to school, the Utility Player gives kids traction where basic tires fall short, without turning into a slow, heavy slog on the sidewalk.
The 14 x 2.25 size fits 14-inch kids' and youth bikes built around the small-wheel standard. The wire bead construction keeps the cost accessible while delivering reliable sidewall structure for everyday riding and the abuse a young rider puts a bike through. It mounts as a standard clincher with an inner tube, so it is easy to install and service. A durable, grippy upgrade over worn OEM rubber on a 14-inch bike.
All the specs
MPN 17-000403
- Size
- 14 x 2.25
- ETRTO
- 57-254
- Bead Type
- Wire
- TPI
- 33
- Max Pressure
- 65 psi
- Tread
- Openly spaced all-terrain pattern
- Color
- Black
- Intended Use
- Kids' and youth off-road and mixed terrain
- Tube Type
- Clincher with inner tube
Good questions
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Visit the MSW page →What bikes use the 14 x 2.25 tire size?
The 14-inch wheel standard is used on kids' and youth bikes. This tire carries the ETRTO 57-254 sizing, so match it to a 14-inch rim and confirm clearance with your frame and fork before install.
Is this tire tubeless ready?
No. The Utility Player is a standard clincher designed to run with an inner tube. It is a simple, reliable setup that is easy to install and service on a kids' bike.
How much air should go in this tire?
The tire is rated to a maximum of 65 psi, but most young riders run less for comfort and grip. Start lower for a softer ride on dirt and paths, and always stay within the pressure range printed on the tire sidewall.
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