CONTACT Plus City vs Overdrive review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Plus City vs Maxxis Overdrive tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Plus City is better for Urban/Tour activities, Maxxis Overdrive is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to hybrid activities.

CONTACT Plus City

Overdrive

on E-Bikes and rental bikes, exactly the right type of tire to comfortably explore the city without mishaphighest puncture protection and efficient rolling characteristicseconomical and energy conserving tireECE-R75 certified

Out and about in town

For all-weather trekking and commuting

on E-Bikes and rental bikes, exactly the right type of tire to comfortably explore the city without mishaphighest puncture protection and efficient rolling characteristicseconomical and energy conserving tireECE-R75 certified

Created to meet the demands of the European trekking market, the Overdrive has a grooved slick design for all-weather application, as well as a K2 breaker to provide excellent protection from encounters

Features

E50
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tire we fall back on over 100 years’ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.
SafetyPlus
The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes
For E-bikes, we have combined the SafetySystem Breaker with a highly elastic material. The result is an extremely puncture and cut resistant casing which, thanks to its high elasticity, gives especially low rolling resistance, saving battery power and the environment. The breaker also meets the demands of the higher speed e-bikes, of up to 50 km/h. The breaker is also adapted for the higher acceleration torque of e-bikes as well as the faster cornering speeds. The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes.

Features

K2 Puncture Protection
Reflective stripe
City/touring tire
Grooved slick design – front or rear

Usage

Technologies

MaxxShield MaxxShield represents the ultimate in flat protection. We begin with our SilkShield bead-to-bead protection and add our K2 (Aramid Composite) layer under the tread for unparalleled durability.
K2 Available in select tires, this Maxxis-exclusive fabric provides greater puncture protection than aramid. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that ride quality and performance remain unsurpassed.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101343
ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1130 PSI: 58

Article: 0101340
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 990 PSI: 73

Article: 0101336
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 900 PSI: 87

"27.5"

Article: 0101335
ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1270 PSI: 58

"26"

Article: 0101334
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1230 PSI: 58

Article: 0101331
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1000 PSI: 58

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB90905100
Size: 27.5X1.65 Etrto: 42-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 535 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: SILKWORM/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

700

Part #: TB95688700
Size: 700X38C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 544 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 75 Tech: K2/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

CONTACT Plus City vs Overdrive review

Features

E50

SafetyPlus

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

Specifications

27.5

700