Pirelli CAST Protagonist Folding Tire - TLR | HardWALL | SmartEVO DH - 29x2.40" | black

Protagonist - Gravity Tire

Designed for maximum grip and cornering stability. The v-design tread pattern encourages smooth directional changes through a varying level of cornering support. This unique characteristic of the Protagonist creates an informative feeling of grip levels as you transfer through lean angle, promoting feel and confidence while finding the limits. Generous knop spacing improves terrain penetration, while clearing mud.

Features of the Pirelli CAST Protagonist folding tire

• a specialized formulation for enduro and downhill racing, developed by Pirelli’s motorsport compounding team
• carcass HardWall: 1ply 60 TPI - Enduro specific casing. Perfect balance between weight & protection. Reinforced with a hard-rubber insert on the bead for greater support & stability at low inflation pressures
• SmartEVO DH compound: maximizes grip, damping and predictability
• bead: folding

Tire Technology

Rubber and tire technology developed in partnership with Pirelli. This technical partnership provides Cast tires with compounds and carcasses developed in direct partnership with the Motorsport & Cycling departments. Producing the most advanced rubber compounds and carcass constructions for gravity applications. 

Note: Tubeless Ready tires require tubeless compatible rims/wheels, tubeless valves, tubeless rim tape and sealing fluid for tubeless mounting. Sealant fluid is not required for tubeless UST tires, but is recommended for increased puncture protection. Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel.