Continental Race King 27. 5" Wire Tire Fast When It Counts XC riders and marathon racers who need a dependable, fast-rolling tire without the premium price tag have a strong option here. The Race King's directional tread keeps rolling resistance low on hardpack and dry conditions, with closely spaced center knobs that carry speed on the straights and angled shoulder knobs that bite into corners without scrubbing momentum. The high-volume casing adds natural compliance underfoot, smoothing out trail chatter on long efforts. At the Sport level, the wire bead keeps the cost down without compromising the tread design that has made the Race King a fixture on XC start lines. Features Directional tread pattern closely spaced center knobs minimize rolling resistance on hardpack and dry XC terrain Angled shoulder knobs dig in during cornering without adding significant rolling weight between turns High-volume casing provides natural self-damping to absorb trail chatter on long rides and races Wire bead reliable clincher construction at an accessible price point for training and entry-level race builds 27. 5" x 2. 2" size balances support and footprint for fast-rolling XC and marathon use Conditions optimized for hardpack, dry, and all-round intermediate terrain Specifications Size27. 5" x 2. 2"Width2. 2"Compound Standard (Sport compound - no Black Chili or Pure Grip)Casing Sport (3-layer)TPI3/84Bead Wire Tubeless Ready No Conditions Hardpack, Dry, All-Round E-MTB Rated No Weight Intended Use XC, Trail | Continental | Race King 27. 5" Wire Tire 27. 5X2. 00 E25