Originally Posted by
lindafranc
Yes, I have the GT but the 38 mm. As you can see it is actually measured at 41 mm. It's big. I just want to be sure it's ok on my bike. I read in another post where Trek said they recommended maximum size is 38 mm on the Verve 2016. So I got the 38 mm. Now when I turn sharply it is not a smooth turn. I 'm just wondering if the tire is in fact too big that I could have an accident if I was for example going fast and had to turn.
As long as the tires clear your frame and fork (i.e., they don't rub) there is literally no reason you can't run them. Trek is well aware that tire size can vary a bit from the stated size, so they say "38mm max" just to be safe. Seriously, this is a non-issue.
The squirming you are feeling under hard turning is due to the treads, not the size. Going with the 35mm version of the GT 365 will likely have the same issue. It is normal for a tire like that. You give up some handling for the traction in bad conditions.