Max tire size on Kickr Snap

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Trying to use a 29x2.35 Mezcal on a Kickr Snap and the tire hits the frame of the trainer. Anyone else encountered this? I’m hoping this is user error, but not sure what I can change. I can’t see anywhere Wahoo lists a max tire size, but 29" tires are referenced in some places.

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I used the following when I had a Snap. You’ll get better consistency and it’ll be much quieter.

https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Insider-Trainer-Folding-700X23/dp/B004XVQ3IU/ref=asc_df_B004XVQ3IU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312070810048&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12612061356287585364&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017001&hvtargid=pla-439388380787&psc=1&mcid=3a3c56809df134e39885e677933108f8&gclid=CjwKCAjwwr6wBhBcEiwAfMEQs1GeEAnT6nDf_mSpa-Pwy-4Kt7Vp4VRpbO4LHaNHOhXPqbK4jIb4GhoCF_sQAvD_BwE

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Thanks. I have that tire on a road bike already. I am interested in using my mountain bike indoors from time to time. Not interested in swapping wheels/tires every time I want to use the trainer.

I did discover that once I add tension on the roller the tire clears the Snap’s frame (barely).

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If you haven’t, make sure to watch that closely when you actually ride the bike. There can be enough flex in the system that the wheel & tire will “sway” a bit. Could lead to contact between the tire and frame.

Having a friend watch or setting a camera up close by while riding are worth a quick test under load to make sure you don’t smoke a tire in use.

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