Originally Posted by
Litespud
and you dont think he photographed the situation with the caliper release open to demonstrate that, even with the release open, he didn’t have sufficient clearance?
Fair point.
Since the OP hasn't told us I wouldn't assume the others are wrong for asking. If the rim is on the smaller side of what works well with 28 mm tires, then maybe the OP does have the release open and know to close it after the tire is in. However I find many cyclist that don't know what that release lever is for.