Gator Hardshell vs DTH review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Gator Hardshell vs Maxxis DTH tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Gator Hardshell is better for Race Tires activities, Maxxis DTH is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to bmx activities.

Gator Hardshell

DTH

Ideal when it comes to extremely long service life, for the next tour or the commute.Made for for rough surfaces and rugged tarmac.

Go Hardshell or go home

Drop. The. Hammer.

Ideal when it comes to extremely long service life, for the next tour or the commute.Made for for rough surfaces and rugged tarmac.

The grooved slick design of the Maxxis DTH (Drop the Hammer) is suited to a variety of BMX, dirt jumping, and pump track situations.

Features

Hardshell
More is what you get
Puncture protection and mileage are the strengths of Hardshell-ProTection. A wider PolyX Breaker®, the specialist against punctures under the tread centre and shoulders provides for great reliability. The threeply – each layer with 60 TPI – carcass covers the entyre tire and makes it a real bastion against urban detritus. The outer sidewalls of the tire are reinforced with DuraSkin® fabric providing even more reliablility due to the casing being so well protected. Hardshell tires are the puncture-resistant flagship amongst racing tires – produced exclusively in Germany.

Features

60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Single or dual compound options
Silkworm puncture protection beneath tread

Usage

Dirt

Flat

Park

Street

Technologies

Silkworm Silkworm is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select models, increasing puncture and tear resistance. Silkworm is featured under the tread as a breaker.

Specifications

"27"

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ETRTO: 32 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/4 Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 455 PSI: 102

"28"

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 370 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 445 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 400 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 330 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 340 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 270 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 340 PSI: 120

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Hardshell Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 265 PSI: 120

Specifications

20

Part #: TB20352000
Size: 20X1-1/8 Etrto: 28-451 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 254 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 85 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB20629000
Size: 20X1-3/8 Etrto: 37-451 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 340 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 65 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

24

Part #: TB47649000
Size: 24X1.75 Etrto: 44-507 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 463 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 65 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

26

Part #: TB72683000
Size: 26X2.15 Etrto: 52/54-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 552 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

Part #: TB00334100
Size: 26X2.15 Etrto: 52/54-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 602 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: EXO/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: URBAN

Part #: TB00334400
Size: 26X2.30 Etrto: 55/58-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 711 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: EXO/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: URBAN

Part #: TB00334500
Size: 26X2.30 Etrto: 55/58-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 793 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: EXO/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: URBAN