CONTACT Spike 240 vs Trail King Wire review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Spike 240 vs Continental Trail King Wire tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Spike 240 is better for Urban/Tour activities, Continental Trail King Wire is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Mountainbike Tires activities.

CONTACT Spike 240

Trail King Wire

Safety during cold and dark seasons: The spikes guarantee traction, the reflective stripes ensure visibility. Maintain full control of your bicycle even in turns and hard stops.Choose between 120 or 240 spikes.

This tire shines on enduro bikes and "all mountain" bikes with a suspension travel of greater than 140mm, thanks to its comfortable and voluminous casing.Multitude of small knobs guarantee best traction on any difficult trail. Excellent puncture resistance and maximum stability.

Our recommendation for snow and icy roads

Super performance on every trail

Safety during cold and dark seasons: The spikes guarantee traction, the reflective stripes ensure visibility. Maintain full control of your bicycle even in turns and hard stops.Choose between 120 or 240 spikes.

This tire shines on enduro bikes and "all mountain" bikes with a suspension travel of greater than 140mm, thanks to its comfortable and voluminous casing.Multitude of small knobs guarantee best traction on any difficult trail. Excellent puncture resistance and maximum stability.

Features

eBike
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.
SafetySystem Breaker
Puncture protection with a system
The SafetySystem Breaker is made up of Kevlarreinforced, high-strength nylon fabric. Puncture and cut-resistant but nevertheless light and flexible, the tire adjusts quickly to the surface below. Without raising the weight or rolling resistance noticeably, it protects the carcass against foreign objects and contributes to a longer lifespan of the tire. Tires with the SafetySystem Breaker also provide good comfort properties.

Features

E25
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tyre 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.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

Article: 0150419
ETRTO: 60 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.40 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 940 PSI: 51

"27.5"

Article: 0150416
ETRTO: 60 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.40 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 885 PSI: 51

"26"

Article: 0150414
ETRTO: 60 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.40 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 865 PSI: 51

CONTACT Spike 240 vs Trail King Wire review

Features

eBike

SafetySystem Breaker

Features

E25

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"