Continental Race King II Performance
30.44
Continental Race King II Performance
Continental Cross King II Performance
27.40
Continental Cross King II Performance

Continental Race King II Performance vs. Continental Cross King II Performance

Continental Race King II Performance
Continental Cross King II Performance
Continental Race King II Performance

30.44

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Continental Cross King II Performance

27.40

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Reviews
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Pros
Good grip (3x)
Easy mounting (2x)
Fast tire (2x)
Low rolling resistance (2x)
good grip (4x)
Grip (3x)
Easy assembly (3x)
price/quality (2x)
Cons
In blubber, less grip than wider tire (2x)
no middle distance on the tread
Mounting was not easy
more difficult to fit around the rim than a folding tyre
Abrasion
Nothing
Not in Skinwall (would have been cool)
Not yet tested in mud

According to the product specialist

Pros
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.
Thanks to the all-round knob pattern, these tyres are suitable for dry forest surfaces to the most muddy conditions.
The open knob profile stays clean during the ride, maintaining optimum grip.
The 3-layer carcass gives the tyre the necessary puncture resistance and durability.
The Blackchili compound makes the tyre smoother where it is needed for optimal rolling resistance.
Tubeless Ready technology makes the tyres easy to make tubeless with 90ml of latex sealant per tyre.
Cons
The Race King isn't the best for muddy circuits.
Tubeless sealant should generally be topped up every 3-6 months.
Tubeless sealant should generally be topped up every 3-6 months.

Specifications

Quantity
1 piece
1 piece
Tyre Usage
Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike
Application MTB
Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon
Cross-Country (XC) & Marathon
Compound Hardness
★★★★☆
★★☆☆☆
Wheel Size
26 inch (650c)
29 inch
26 inch (650c)
27.5 inch (650b)
29 inch
Tyre Type
Folding tyre
Folding tyre
Threads per inch (TPI)
3 x 180
3 x 180
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
Hard pack
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Wet Forest Land
★★★☆☆
★★★★★
Mud
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★☆
Road
★★★★☆
★★☆☆☆
ETRTO
50-559
50-622
56-559
56-622
Rolling resistance/speed
★★★★★
★★★★☆
Puncture Resistance
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Durability
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Grip
★★★★☆
Tubeless Ready
Yes
Suitable for E-MTB
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Version
Performance
Series
Weight
Volume
Suitable for tubeless?
Yes
Yes
Surface
Sand & dry forest paths
Sand & dry forest paths
Wet forest paths & roots
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