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Old 07-27-20, 02:36 PM
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Tire Width Question
Can you use a 2.20 or 2.40 tire on a bike with stock 2.25 tires?
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Maybe. Probably. Depends mostly on whether the bigger tire will clear the frame and fork.
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Originally Posted by caloso
Maybe. Probably. Depends mostly on whether the bigger tire will clear the frame and fork.
Gotcha... thanks!
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Originally Posted by taylorgeo
Can you use a 2.20 or 2.40 tire on a bike with stock 2.25 tires?
In my experience, the limiting factor is the space between the chain stays.
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