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.

Steep, rowdy downhill tracks are no match for Specialized's Butcher DH Tire. Its large, evenly spaced knobs grip hard in loose conditions for a confident, predictable ride. You'll also dig the dual-compound tread that provides heaps of traction and the dual-ply casing that wards off pinch flats when you're pinning it as hard as you can.

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

The streets, the skate park, and the dirt jumps are where Specialized's fast-rolling Compound Street Tire excels. Its side treads hook up and the center section rolls fast. The rounded profile delivers awesome speed and control, while the deep inverted tread offers top-notch traction.

Specialized's Espoir Tubular Tire is great for high-mileage training rides. A supple ride comes courtesy of its 220-thread-per-inch casing. The fast-rolling center section gives way to grippy edges that provide excellent cornering traction. And, this great tire features Specialized's BlackBelt technology for top-notch flat prevention.

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.

Specialized's Hemisphere Armadillo Reflect is a great-riding, durable tire that's perfect for all surfaces. The versatile tread rolls fast and easy, and corners great. Plus, this tire features Specialized's legendary Armadillo technology for flat prevention and reflective sidewalls for an extra touch of safety.

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

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 Infinity is a versatile tire and a great value. 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.

If your burgeoning rider is looking for a cool new tire, be sure to check out Specialized's Rhythm Lite. It features a tightly packed center tread for low rolling resistance and larger shoulder knobs for outstanding cornering grip.

If your burgeoning rider is looking for a cool new tire, be sure to check out Specialized's Rhythm Lite. It features a tightly packed center tread for low rolling resistance and larger shoulder knobs for outstanding cornering grip.

Specialized's Roller is an aggressive tire built for super-fun riding. Its knobby tread offers confident handling in a wide variety of terrain, while the large casing provides a smooth, stable ride. Plus, it features stiffened sidewalls and Specialized's Flak Jacket technology for excellent flat protection.

Sometimes Mother Nature doesn't fight fair when it comes to riding in the wet. Fortunately, Specialized's Storm DH Tire is here to help level the playing field. Its super-soft compound tread is ideal for sticking to slimy roots and rocks, while the large, well-spaced knobs penetrate the soil and clear mud like nobody's business. Plus, the Storm DH utilizes a two-ply casing to give you extra pinch flat protection when you're going big.

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 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