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Continental Race King II Performance MTB Tyre
Continental Race King II Performance MTB Tyre
24 reviews
RRP 41,44
31,06
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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
- The light, centered stud profile makes this tyre lightning-fast on dry circuits.
- The PureGrip compound offers a great compromise between traction and durability.
- The tyre's carcass consists of 3 layers with 180 TPI for optimal contact surface for the road.
- Made of a compound with excellent handling characteristics in terms of grip but also longevity.
- Tubeless Ready technology makes the tyres easy to make tubeless with 90ml of latex sealant per tyre.
- The Race King isn't the best for muddy circuits.
- Tubeless sealant should generally be topped up every 3-6 months.
Specifications
Specifications
| Brand | Continental | |
| Version | Performance | |
| Surface | Sand & dry forest paths | |
| Application MTB | Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon | |
| Suitable for tubeless? | Yes | |
| Tyre Type | Folding tyre | |
| Threads per inch (TPI) | 3 x 180 | |
| Compound Hardness | ★★★★☆ | |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
The Continental Race King II Performance MTB tyres are fast due to its low tyre profile. They are best used on dry unpaved surfaces. The Continental Race King II Performance tyres have very low rolling resistance and are good to use on fast tracks. This applies to both cycling on the roads as well as in the woods. At low tyre pressure you can even go a long way when the roads are wet.
PureGrip Compound
Based on active silica compound, a material was sought for the Performance segment. After extensive research, our R&D department came up with a new compound with excellent grip and life span properties. This new rubber with the name "PureGrip" follows directly on the BlackChili Compound and is used on racing and mountain bikes in the Performance class. This tyre with a lot of grip and a long life span is exclusively made in the Continental factory in Hefei (Asia).
Based on active silica compound, a material was sought for the Performance segment. After extensive research, our R&D department came up with a new compound with excellent grip and life span properties. This new rubber with the name "PureGrip" follows directly on the BlackChili Compound and is used on racing and mountain bikes in the Performance class. This tyre with a lot of grip and a long life span is exclusively made in the Continental factory in Hefei (Asia).
• Cross Country, Race
• Technology: Performance
• PureGrip Compound
• Cushioning for great comfort
• Tubeless ready
• Carcass: 3/180 TPI
• Bead of the tyre with foldable aramid core
• Technology: Performance
• PureGrip Compound
• Cushioning for great comfort
• Tubeless ready
• Carcass: 3/180 TPI
• Bead of the tyre with foldable aramid core
Reviews
Reviews
Average from 24 reviews
Photos from customers
Most recent reviews
4 / 5
Good no-nonsense gravel tyre
- Jeroen 25 August 2025
I use the Race Kings in the 50mm version as a gravel tyre. Easy to fit and well airtight. No loss of speed compared to the 40mm tyres that were standard on my Trek Checkpoint ALR. More comfort and grip, though. Recommended.
Pros & Cons
Bulbs nice
Easy to assemble
Price
Width
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Fine tyre for the way I use it.
- Dick 26 September 2024
I gravel quite a lot and therefore also drive quite a lot of asphalt km, despite that quite long lifespan.
Pros & Cons
Old tyre only wore out after 4500 km.
This, despite also quite a lot of asphalt km's.
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Price performance a 10
- Tomas 29 September 2023
Nice and fast on the road and still plenty of grip on gravel trails... for the price a nobrainer
Pros & Cons
Fast on asphalt, does not stick to the road
Price
Quality
Automatic translation
4 / 5
Continental Race King II Performance is on sandy ground
- Dirk 5 September 2023
we are testing it in our team
Pros & Cons
super tyre the Race King II
no middle distance on the tread
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Fine tires for road and not too wet and blubbery mtb trails
- Matthijs 3 March 2023
Tire meets expectations, great for cycling in Limburg
Pros & Cons
Easy mounting
Fast tire
Good grip
In blubber, less grip than wider tire
Automatic translation
4
Jeroen, 25 August 2025
Good no-nonsense gravel tyre
I use the Race Kings in the 50mm version as a gravel tyre. Easy to fit and well airtight. No loss of speed compared to the 40mm tyres that were standard on my Trek Checkpoint ALR. More comfort and grip, though. Recommended.
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Bulbs nice
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Easy to assemble
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Price
Automatic translation
Frequently bought together
Frequently bought together
Recommended by the product specialist
Recommended by the product specialist
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| 24 reviews | 51 reviews | 51 reviews | 18 reviews | |
| Version | Performance | Tubeless Ready / Performance / TwinSkin | ||
| Wheel Size | 26 inch (650c) / 29 inch | 26 inch (650c) / 27.5 inch (650b) / 29 inch | 27.5 inch (650b) / 29 inch | 26 inch (650c) / 27.5 inch (650b) / 29 inch |
| Tyre Width | 50 mm / 2.00 inch / 56 mm / 2.20 inch | 50 mm / 2.00 inch / 56 mm / 2.20 inch / 58 mm / 2.30 inch | 57 mm / 2.25 inch | 57 mm / 2.25 inch / 62 mm / 2.40 inch |
| Surface | Sand & dry forest paths | Sand & dry forest paths / Wet forest paths & roots | Sand & dry forest paths / Rocks & sharp stones | Mud / Rocks & sharp stones |
| Application MTB | Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon | Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon | Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon | Trail |
| Suitable for tubeless? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 31,06 | From 27,95 | 28,99 | From 27,95 | |
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All specifications
General
Brand
Continental
Suitable for tubeless?
Yes
Tyre Type
Folding tyre
Quantity
1 piece
Suitable for E-MTB
No
Tyre Usage
Mountain Bike
Colour
Black
Properties
Threads per inch (TPI)
3 x 180
Compound Hardness
★★★★☆
Characteristics
Rolling resistance/speed
★★★★★
Puncture Resistance
★★★☆☆
Durability
★★★☆☆
Use
Surface
Sand & dry forest paths
Application MTB
Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon
Road
★★★★☆
Hard pack
★★★★★
Wet Forest Land
★★★☆☆
Mud
★☆☆☆☆
Version
Performance