Tires

Perfect for all-mountain and freeride bikes, Specialized's Butcher Control Tire is a lighter version of the Butcher DH. Its large, evenly spaced knobs grip hard in loose conditions for a confident, predictable ride. The dual-compound tread provides heaps of traction, and the reinforced casing wards off pinch flats when you're pinning it as hard as you can.

Perfect for the growing genre of 29er all-mountain and freeride bikes, Specialized's Butcher Control Tire is a lighter version of the Butcher DH. Its large, evenly spaced knobs grip hard in loose conditions for a confident, predictable ride. The dual-compound tread provides heaps of traction, and the reinforced casing wards off pinch flats when you're pinning it as hard as you can.

The tread of choice for our World Cup Downhill Team, the Butcher DH tire excels in the gnarliest terrain imaginable. It does this by featuring fast rolling, ramped center knobs and perfectly sized shoulder knobs for bite in the corners. And with butyl inserts at the tire bead, we even have you covered against pinch flats when the trail gets particularly rowdy. - Casing: 60 TPI, Dual-Ply - Bead: Wire - Compound: Base 70a / Top 42a - Pinch Protection: Butyl inserts at bead - 26 x 2.3", psi 25-50, approximate weight 1250g - 26 x 2.5", psi 25-50, approximate weight 1290g

Our Compound Control tire is the answer for any rider looking to launch an urban assault or perform at their peak level at the local skate park. That's because it provides awesome, fast rolling traction, whether you're riding over concrete or asphalt. And with our Control casing, you get the added benefit of cut-resistance and extra sidewall stiffness. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Compound: 60a - 26 x 2.0", PSI 35-65, approximate weight 600g - 26 x 2.2", PSI 35-65, approximate weight 640g

Our Compound tire is the answer for any rider looking to launch an urban assault or perform at their peak level at the local skate park. That's because it provides awesome, fast rolling traction, whether you're riding over concrete or asphalt. - Casing: 30 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 60a - 24 x 2.2", PSI 35-65, approximate weight 585g

The Espoir Tubular is an extremely reliable road tire that's ideal for ambitious training and high-mileage rides. With a supple casing, this finely crafted tire is designed for the ultimate in suppleness, reliability, and durability, so you won't have to worry about flats—just concentrate on sprints, hills, or good conversation. - Casing: 220 TPI - Butyl Inner Tube - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: BlackBelt - 28 x 23mm, PSI 110-150, approximate weight 320g - 28 x 25mm, PSI 110-150, approximate weight 340g

It's back! This early 90's stalwart has been updated with new materials, a new tread pattern, and new technology. The new version of Specialized's Ground Control Sport Tire is a confident-cornering tread that excels in a variety of conditions. Specialized used finite element analysis to optimize the side knobs for grip, create a fast-rolling center section, and provide great braking control.

The Hemisphere Armadillo Reflect tire is a modern, versatile, and durable trekking tire with tough puncture protection and a bold tread that delivers control on loose surfaces. This tire's serial center blocks roll easily on paved surfaces, while providing off-road traction by featuring wide-spaced shoulder blocks that bite into soft ground. And with maximum flat protection from our Armadillo technology, plus reflective accents that increase your visibility to motorists in low-light conditions, the Hemisphere excels on streets and bike pathways. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 70a - Flat Protection: Armadillo - 26 x 1.95", PSI 35-65, approximate weight 855g

Manipulating the knob pattern of the wet-weather Storm, we've created a moto-inspired knob pattern designed for moist and dry conditions alike. The Hillbilly DH tire features knurled knob tops that enhance traction on roots, rocks, logs, off-camber drops—you name it, this tire tames them all with total confidence. Plus, with butyl inserts at the tire bead, we even have you covered against pinch flats when the trail gets particularly rowdy. - Casing: 60 TPI, Dual Ply - Bead: wire - Compound: Base 70a / Top 42a - Pinch Protection: Butyl Inserts at bead - 26" x 2.3, psi 25-50, approximate weight 1250g - 26" x 2.5, psi 25-50, approximate weight 1300g

The Infinity tire is a long-wearing, incredibly durable tire that's ideally suited for commuting, trekking, and street use. The deep recessed tread provides excellent traction through water and debris, while the rounded profile ensures stable, predictable handling in corners. Flak Jacket puncture protection keeps you riding. - Casing: 30 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 70a - Flat Protection: Flak Jacket - 26 x 1.75", psi 50-100, approximate weight 850g

Specialized's Infinity Sport Tire is built to handle paths, pavement and dirt roads with equal aplomb. Its inverted tread rolls fast and corners great even on wet pavement. The Infinity also sports Specialized's Flak Jacket technology for top-notch puncture protection.

Specialized's Purgatory Control 2Bliss Tire has a large, supple casing to float over rock gardens, roots and every other trail obstacle you encounter. Monster traction in soft/loamy conditions comes in the form of squared, biting side knobs with wide, openly-spaced center knobs that also clean the muck as you roll on through. And, the Purgatory boasts Specialized's 2Bliss technology so you can run low pressure and charge rocky sections without worrying about flatting.

Specialized's Purgatory Control 2Bliss tire has a large, supple casing to float over rock gardens, roots and every other trail obstacle you encounter. Monster traction in soft/loamy conditions comes in the form of squared, biting side knobs with wide, openly-spaced center knobs that also clean the muck as you roll on through. And, the Purgatory boasts Specialized's 2Bliss technology so you can run low pressure and charge rocky sections without worrying about flatting.

When flat-out speed is the goal, look to Specialized's Renegade Control Tire to take you to the front. Its well-spaced, low-profile knobs zip over hardpack, and still have enough bite to provide outstanding braking and sensational cornering grip. Plus, with 2Bliss technology, you can run low pressure for extra traction and not worry about pinch flats.

When your ride varies from skate parks to city streets, and usually ends with a session at the trails, the Rhythm Lite is the obvious tire of choice. A fast-rolling center section keeps things moving, while slightly larger and deeper shoulder knobs provide enhanced traction in the dirt.

When your ride varies from skate parks to city streets, and usually ends with a session at the trails, the Rhythm Lite is the obvious tire of choice. A fast-rolling center section keeps things moving, while slightly larger and deeper shoulder knobs provide enhanced traction in the dirt. - Casing: 30 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 70a for 12", 16", 18," and 20" Compound: 60a for 24" - Flat Protection: Flak Jacket for 12", 16", 18", and 20" - 18 x 2.0", PSI 35-65, approximate weight 460g

An aggressively styled youth tire for all-condition riding, our Roller tire comes in various sizes, from 12- to 24-inch, making it the perfect tire for your kids to learn how to shred. - Casing: 22 TPI for 12" and 16" Casing: 30 TPI for 20" and 24" - Bead: Wire - Compound: 70a - Flat Protection: Flak Jacket - 20 x 2.125", PSI 35-100, approximate weight 580g

With soft rubber compounds that stick to wet roots and rocks and well-spaced knobs that allow the tire to clean well, this mud-munching tire is made for riders who won't shy away from an environmental challenge--delivering traction in sections that most riders won't consider hiking over! - Casing: 60 TPI, Dual Ply - Bead: wire - Compound: Base 70a / Top 42a - Pinch Protection: Butyl Inserts at bead - 26" x 2.3, psi 25-50, approximate weight 1130g

Confronted by sloppy conditions and frame-clogging mud? Take advantage of poor conditions with Specialized's Terra Tubular Tire! Its tall, widely-spaced knobs provide outstanding braking traction and sensational cornering grip in muddy, wet, and snowy conditions. The Terra's tread pattern also sheds mud for excellent grip everywhere. For even greater control, the Terra boasts a supple 290tpi casing that conforms to terrain irregularities and keeps you moving down the course.

Designed by the legendary Ned Overend, Specialized's The Captain Sport is perfect for racing and taking on your local trails. It boasts a line of ramped center knobs for low rolling resistance, while hearty side knobs make sure that you have heaps of traction when you lean it over into a corner.

Based on Specialized's World-Cup-winning Renegade mountain bike tire, the Tracer Tubular is a great all-around tread. Its well-spaced, low-profile knobs zip over hardpack and still have enough bite to provide outstanding braking and sensational grip in the corners. For even more control, this smooth-riding tubular boasts a supple 290 thread-per-inch casing that grips terrain and keeps you powering down the course

For fast, hardpack cyclocross courses, look no further than the Trigger Tubular tire from Specialized. Small file-tread center lugs progress outwards to large, aggressive knobs on the tires shoulders providing smooth, predictable transitions and sure-footed grip in the corners. The 260 thread-per-inch casing is as supple as they come, and tubular construction offers incredibly low rolling resistance and virtually pinch flat-free riding.

The Tour is a great budget urban or touring tire. Offered with or without reflective sidewalls for extra nighttime cycling safety. Excellent wet weather tread. - Wire bead

The Comp III in K50 Tread is a great tire for any BMX or kid's bike. - K50 tread pattern - Made from quality Kenda rubber

MICHELIN's Country Junior is a great, multi-surface tire for your kid's 16-, 20- or 24-inch wheel bike. It boasts MICHELIN's long-wearing reinforced carbon black tread that offers nice traction and resists skidding, too.

• Cruiser tire with large air volume for shock absorption • Wire bead

• Grooved tread pattern suitable for rough street, gravel, rural roads • Wire bead • Size: 700 x 38c

• Hybrid/touring tire for fast rides and commuting • Wire bead • Size: 20 x 1.5

• V34 Classic cruiser/all-terrain tread suitable for street and light trail use • Size: 26 x 2.125

• Recreational tire with raised center for low rolling resistance • Fits older road bikes • Size: 27 x 1 1/4