How To: Choose Mountain Bike Tires
The right tire makes all the difference. Watch as Cam McCaul walks you through each of the four categories and then choose which ones work best with your riding style!
"I love this tire"
"My LBS insisted that I would love this tire. They were right" - Chuck the Mountain Biker from Knoxville, TN
"Overall a great tire"
"These tires are predictable, hook up well, not a lot of rolling resistance" - Chapada Diamentin from Bahia Brazil
"Ready To Shreddy!"
"I've never ridden better or with more confidence." - Ken Rippy Jr. from Port Townsend, WA
"These tires were a major upgrade"
"I noticed a HUGE difference on the very first high speed corner after installing them" - Motocross Convert from Northeast Georgia
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Learn moreNICA story
Trek is committed to changing the world by getting more people on bikes, and it starts with sending kids down the right trail. We’ve pledged $1 for every MTB tire sold, totaling over $1 million in support to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, the governing body for middle- and high-school mountain biking in the US.
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Inner Strength
Our Inner Strength Casing is made of lightweight nylon inserts that provide strong, supple sidewall protection for added tire durability.
Go tubeless
A properly set up tubeless system lets you run lower tire pressure for better traction, added confidence, and a smoother, faster ride.
Better together
Bontrager offers a complete tubeless system including wheels, tires, sealant, valves, and rim strips. Every part of this setup is designed to work smoothly together, for the best in performance and ease of use.
30-Day Unconditional Guarantee
If for any reason you're not satisfied with a Bontrager or Trek aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride.
Learn moreYour guide to MTB tires
We'll help you find the right rubber for the trails you love to ride.
Find your tireTry our tire finder
The right tire can make every ride better! Find the best tire for however and wherever you ride.
Find your tire| Size | 26" x 2.2" | 26" x 2.35" | 27.5" x 2.2" | 27.5" x 2.35" | 29" x 2.2" | 29" x 2.3" | 29" x 2.4" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 26" | 26" | 27.5" | 27.5" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Width | 2.2" | 2.35" | 2.2" | 2.35" | 2.2" | 2.3" | 2.4" |
| TPI | 120 TPI | 120 TPI | 120 TPI | 120 TPI | 120 TPI | 120 TPI | 120 TPI |
| Durometer | 62a/60a | 62a/60a | 62a/60a | 62a/60a | 62a/60a | 62a/60a | 62a/60a |
| Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding |
| Type | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher | Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher |
| Max pressure | 50psi | 50psi | 50psi | 50psi | 50psi | 50psi | 50psi |
| ETRTO | 56-559 | 60-559 | 57-584 | 60-584 | 56-622 | 58-622 | 61-622 |
| Studdable | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Sealant volume | -- | -- | 80mL | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weight | 605g | 650g | 635g | 705g | 695g | 705g | 745g |