Downhill tires with the lowest rolling resistance

Ordered by measured rolling resistance in watts – fewer is better. All values come from the same test series.

Measurement source: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine Labortest 2025

1. 1.Michelin DH1648 W
2. 2.Michelin DH2249.6 W
3. 3.Pirelli Scorpion Race DH M51.7 W

This list is fixed and the same for everyone. Missing values are never filled in – tires without a value don't appear.

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