CONTACT Travel vs Wetscream review

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

CONTACT Travel

Wetscream

Your companion for endurance rides on touring and all terrain bikes.Additional sidewall protection makes the carcass extremely resistant and durable.Also available as foldable version to take it with you on tour.

Your ticket around the world: The globetrotter

Mud spike for DH racing

Your companion for endurance rides on touring and all terrain bikes.Additional sidewall protection makes the carcass extremely resistant and durable.Also available as foldable version to take it with you on tour.

As the name implies, the Maxxis Wetscream is designed for the most heinous muddy downhill race conditions imaginable. The Wetscream is a competition use only tire and it is intended for wet conditions only.

Features

DuraSkin
To roll with the punches
Tires with DuraSkin® sidewall protection have to be able to roll with the punches. They are used under the harshest conditions. On messenger bikes, the tires skid along curbs; on touring bikes, they cross continents without wearing out. In racing cycling, they have to endure tough tests such as the Paris-Roubaix. The high-quality polyamide fabric protects the tire casing against the worst conditions. These tires stand out thanks to their brown sidewalls.
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

3C MaxxGrip or Super Tacky options
DH (2×60 TPI) casing
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Downhill

Technologies

3C MaxxGrip 3C MaxxGrip uses the softest rubber compounds to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
Super Tacky (ST) Super Tacky (ST) is a special low-rebound, high-traction compound used in select mountain tires.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0101505
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 845 PSI: 58

Article: 0101506
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 845 PSI: 58

Article: 0101504
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 620 PSI: 85

Article: 0101503
ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 620 PSI: 85

Article: 0101500
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 575 PSI: 85

Article: 0101502
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 510 PSI: 85

Article: 0101501
ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 575 PSI: 85

"26"

Article: 0101498
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 58

Article: 0101499
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 58

Article: 0101494
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 80

Article: 0101497
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 590 PSI: 80

Article: 0101496
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetySystem Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 670 PSI: 80

Specifications

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Part #: TB00241500
Size: 29X2.50 ETRTO: 55-622 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1202 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

CONTACT Travel vs Wetscream review

Features

DuraSkin

SafetySystem Breaker

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"26"

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