Grand Sport Race vs Aggressor review

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

Grand Sport Race

Aggressor

This all-rounder is ready for every challenge, even the biggest ones.Proven racing tire contour for responsive handling and secure grip.

Race performance in tours and competitions

Rear tire for dry, rocky terrain

This all-rounder is ready for every challenge, even the biggest ones.Proven racing tire contour for responsive handling and secure grip.

The Maxxis Aggressor is designed for high-speed, hard-packed, rocky trails. It works especially well as a rear tire paired with a Minion DHF or Assegai in the front.

Features

NyTechBreaker
Nylon fabric in the performance sector
Our new NyTech Puncture Protection has been developed based on the proven Continental SafetySystem Breaker. Its nylon fabric makes it resistant to punctures and cuts like Kevlar reinforced high strength fibres, but offers lower rolling resistance and reduced weight. The NyTech breaker sits between the SafetySystem and the PolyX Breaker® as a more effective puncture protection casing in the performance sector.
PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).

Features

Dual compound
60 TPI or DoubleDown (2×120 TPI) casing options
Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 35mm inner width rims
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Technologies

EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
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.
Wide Trail Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference. Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm

Specifications

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Part #: TB73310000
Size: 26X2.30 ETRTO: 58-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 834 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB91009100
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 905 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85984000
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1023 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85984100
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1210 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

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Part #: TB96882000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 973 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96882100
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1155 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96870000
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1072 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96870100
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1288 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Grand Sport Race vs Aggressor review

Features

NyTechBreaker

PureGrip Compound

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

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