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Specialized
Tested
Weaker in comparison
50.1 W · rank 21 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
22.7 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Vielseitiger Gravity-Reifen mit kräftigen Schulterstollen.
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.
Reference: test pressure 24.7 psi (1.70 bar).
More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.
Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.
Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 8.8
These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.
Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.
Basis of these scores: Redaktionelle Einschätzung auf Basis von Herstellerangaben und veröffentlichten Praxistests
Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.
| 27.5" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 900 g | ||
| 27.5" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | |||
| 27.5" | 2.4" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 1000 g | rated | |
| 27.5" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 950 g | ||
| 27.5" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 960 g | ||
| 27.5" | 2.8" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 1100 g | ||
| 29" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 940 g | ||
| 29" | 2.3" | GRID | T9 | 975 g | ||
| 29" | 2.3" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 975 g | ||
| 29" | 2.4" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 1048 g | rated | |
| 29" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T7 | 1020 g | ||
| 29" | 2.6" | GRID TRAIL(Trail) | T9 | 1050 g |
The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.
Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Butcher T9 Grid Gravity 29 x 2.40.
Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.
No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.
Rank 21 of 31 · lower is better
Rank 5 of 33 · higher is better
Rank 4 of 14 · higher is better
Rank 24 of 31 · lower is better
Test series: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest 64 Reifen
Measured values per compound and casing from the same laboratory test. Empty cells mean no reliable value was published.
| Butcher T9 Grid Gravity | 29 x 2.40 | 50.1 W | 56.77 % | 1334 g | 70 € |
| Butcher T9 Grid Trail | 29 x 2.40 | 51.4 W | 28.18 % | 1082 g | 60 € |
lower is better
higher is better
Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.
Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.
Hardness steps are our classification based on manufacturer information. All numbers come from lab tests; sources are linked on the tire pages. All information without warranty.
Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Enduro).
Weaker in comparison
50.1 W · rank 21 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
22.7 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Strong in comparison
56.8 % · rank 5 of 33 comparable Enduro tires
28.7 % behind the best value in the same test series. A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.
Strong in comparison
508.4 N · rank 4 of 14 comparable Enduro tires
88.9 N behind the best value in the same test series. More newtons is better – the casing withstands sharp rocks for longer.
Weaker in comparison
1,334 g · rank 24 of 31 comparable Enduro tires
352 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.
The familiar pattern: the high impact protection costs rolling resistance.
Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.
Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.
ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest
January 2023ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.
To the sourceMTB-News.de
November 2025The editorial team tested the revised Specialized Butcher on trail and enduro terrain. The tire impresses with noticeably more cornering support and reliable grip on varying surfaces. Paired with the Eliminator, it forms a well-matched combo for aggressive riders.
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