Originally Posted by
norco_rider77
2.5 doesnt sound like a problem, as long as there's enough room on either side of the tire so it doesn't hit the fork. I remember someone putting a 3.0 on their bike and there was only a milimeter or 2 on either side. Great until the rim gets out of true.
how does it not sound like a problem? Do you own a Trek Y-bike? Have you put 2.5in tires on your y-bike?
This is not talking about your average FS, this is an outdated bike where quite likely, a tire width of 2.5 inches was unheard of.