Largest tires on a Giant Escape?
12-17-14, 08:08 PM
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Largest tires on a Giant Escape?
I am curious as to what is the largest tire you have been able to fit on a Giant Escape with fenders?
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12-18-14, 07:44 AM
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Don't you have one********** Use a measuring device********** LOL
12-18-14, 01:38 PM
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Wanderer, What kind of device could I use in this application?
12-18-14, 01:44 PM
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Possibly a ruler******************************?? Or, possibly a tape measuring device.
12-18-14, 02:34 PM
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Actual Measuring is So Pre Internet . 
But since most Posts are from work, I suppose, waiting to do that at home takes too long.
But since most Posts are from work, I suppose, waiting to do that at home takes too long.
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So if say I want to see if a 38mm tire will fit I would measure from the outside edge of the rim to an obstruction?
12-18-14, 02:56 PM
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Measure what you have on there, and the space to the closest of ANY frame parts(both sides of tire and tread) ..... Available space will give you the max additional tire that will fit. I'd subtract 4mm to give myself some fudge room.........................
Sooooooo, if you have 28s on there now, and the available additional space is 16mm, theoretically a 40mm wide tire will fit. (don't forget to recheck tread to frame measurements to clear seat stay bridge, or chain stay bridge, or fork)
p.s., it's always wise to measure the actual width of the tire that is on there now ---- measurements and tire markings don't always equate.
Sooooooo, if you have 28s on there now, and the available additional space is 16mm, theoretically a 40mm wide tire will fit. (don't forget to recheck tread to frame measurements to clear seat stay bridge, or chain stay bridge, or fork)
p.s., it's always wise to measure the actual width of the tire that is on there now ---- measurements and tire markings don't always equate.
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Thanks!
12-18-14, 04:24 PM
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You are more than welcome - and don't feel bad. I've asked the same question, even though I know how to do it.
12-18-14, 05:25 PM
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Here's where you need to take your measurements. Also note,wider tires are also taller.
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I'm glad you asked the question. I was wondering the same thing for my 2014 Escape 2.
12-19-14, 07:41 AM
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And don't forget to also measure the distance from the tire tread to the seat stay bridge, and the chain stay bridge, and the top of the fork.
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