Tire Width Question

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07-27-20 | 02:36 PM

taylorgeo

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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?

07-27-20 | 02:42 PM

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Maybe. Probably. Depends mostly on whether the bigger tire will clear the frame and fork.

07-28-20 | 04:04 PM

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Maybe. Probably. Depends mostly on whether the bigger tire will clear the frame and fork.

Gotcha... thanks!

07-28-20 | 04:39 PM

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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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