MTB Tire Guide

XC/Race tires with the most grip

Ordered by editorial grip grade (1–10, higher is better). The grade is not a lab measurement.

  1. 1.Vittoria Peyote XC Race8.8 /10 grip (editorial)
  2. 2.Specialized S-Works Renegade8.4 /10 grip (editorial)
  3. 3.Maxxis Rekon Race7.7 /10 grip (editorial)
  4. 4.Pirelli Scorpion XC RH7.7 /10 grip (editorial)
  5. 5.Specialized Air Trak7.7 /10 grip (editorial)
  6. 6.Vittoria Mezcal XC Race7.3 /10 grip (editorial)
  7. 7.Kenda Booster Pro6.9 /10 grip (editorial)
  8. 8.Pirelli Scorpion XC RC6.9 /10 grip (editorial)
  9. 9.Schwalbe Thunder Burt6.9 /10 grip (editorial)
  10. 10.Vittoria Barzo XC Race6.9 /10 grip (editorial)

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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