High Road SL vs Torch review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis High Road SL vs Maxxis Torch tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis High Road SL is better for road activities, Maxxis Torch is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to bmx activities.

High Road SL

Torch

Our lightest and fastest road tire

Light up the track or street with the Torch!

The Maxxis High Road SL is our lightest and fastest road racing tire, ever. Our HYPR-S compound decreases rolling resistance by 12% compared to the standard High Road.

The Maxxis Torch is designed specifically for racing on today’s paved BMX tracks.

Features

170 TPI casing
HYPR-S compound
K2 puncture protection beneath tread

Features

Single or dual compound options
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Silkworm or SilkShield puncture protection options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Race

Usage

Dirt

Flat

Park

Street

Technologies

HYPR-S Compound Building on the success of the HYPR compound which debuted on the original High Road, the new HYPR-S compound retains exceptional grip while decreasing rolling resistance by a further 12% compared to HYPR.
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.

Technologies

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00263700
Size: 700X23C Etrto: 23-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 168 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 130 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00268800
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 174 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00343500
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 180 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Specifications

20

Part #: TB00356600
Size: 20X1.75 Etrto: 44-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 356 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: EXO Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB29089100
Size: 20X1.75 Etrto: 44-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 391 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 100 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB00357100
Size: 20X1.95 Etrto: 49-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 392 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: EXO Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB00357400
Size: 20X2.20 Etrto: 56-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 471 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: EXO Color: BLACK Application: BMX

24

Part #: TB47641000
Size: 24X1.75 Etrto: 44-507 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 463 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 65 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

29

Part #: TB96651200
Size: 29X2.10 Etrto: 53-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 630 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: URBAN