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Specialized designed the Ground Control Tire to be an exceptionally versatile trail tire. The tire features CAD engineered knob shapes which provides optimal braking performance and increased traction while still maintaining the best possible ground control. Combining this tread pattern with the GRIPTON compound helps make this tire the perfect choice for epic trail rides in any condition. If you also seek the utmost best flat and sidewall protection, you will be happy to know this tire also features GRID tire protection to keep you rolling at all times. If you are looking for a good all-around, do anything tire, you'll be more than satisfied with the Ground Control Tire.
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Bike Radar - "The new Ground Control largely lives up to its storied namesake. We expect riders living in areas with even moderately tacky dirt will probably be happy with it mounted either front or rear, but those in more desert-like climes might want to restrict it to rear use. - James Huang
| Size | 26” x 2.35" |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Hardpack, Loose over hard |
| Bead | Wire |
| TPI | 60 |
| Compound | - |
| Protection | - |
| Type | Clincher |
| Tubeless Compatible | No |
| Intended Use | XC, Trail |
| Weight | 730 g |
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Tires are some of the most critically important parts on your bike that can make or break how your bike feels on the trail. There are so many aspects that go into choosing the correct tire so we decided to drop a quick video giving you some insight on what to look for! Join Mark and Alex as they go over some of our ambassador and employees favorite trail and all-mountain MTB tires!
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