the rear is much tighter on my 4.5 - a Vittoria Randonneur (sp?) Cross fits nicely but I don't think I could go any higher.
I tried a 32c Continental tour Plus but it was narrower than the Vittoria! (or at least indistinguishable) Conti needs to get a new ruler. took that puppy back.
two more tires on the way this week: Schwalbe Marathon Racer and Kenda Kwick, both 30s.
Originally Posted by
telebianchi
I tried a Marathon 700x28 on my 2014 5.2. It barely cleared the brake caliper on the rear. I tried this to be able to ride gravel, dirt and crushed stone roads and trails. It seemed to work until just a tiny little pebble got caught between the tire & brake. And that was on a dry surface. I'm sure it would be almost unrideable on a wet surface when dirt, sand, small sticks etc. would likely stick to the tire.