What do you think about radial MTB tires?

Radial mountain bike tires are gaining positive early feedback, and we want to know what riders think about this emerging tire construction design.
By Jeff Barber
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Close-up image of a mountain bike tire resting on grassy ground, with the text "Schwalbe Albert Gravity Pro TLR 29x2.50 Soft Radial" visible on the sidewall. The background is blurred, emphasizing the tire and the surrounding grass.

Radial mountain bike tire designs are relatively new, and early feedback is positive. For such a simple change with a lot of upside and few if any downsides, radial mountain bike tires almost seem too good to be true. Whether you’ve tried them or not, we want to know what you think.

What do you think about radial MTB tires?

If you’ve ridden on radial mountain bike tires, tell us which ones and how they performed in the comments below.

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