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@veLLo
Many thanks for your answer.
The 26X1 3/8 choice is to match the front wheel, and, generally the bike in terms of "period correctness..." The tyres are still easy to source in that size, I even have 2 in advance.
Finally I sourced a very cheap rim. I know it sounds a bit silly, but a modern MTB rim would look wrong on that bike...
In terms of handling, the tandem does use this type of tyres at the moment, and for the intended purpose of that bike (nothing serious), it's good enough.
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