Torch vs Cross King Wire review

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

Torch

Cross King Wire

Versatile competition and trail tire, sure footed in turns and comfortable. Good grip and available with various technologies.Smoothly rolling tire that adapts to any terrain with its special tread.

Light up the track or street with the Torch!

The all-rounder

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

Versatile competition and trail tire, sure footed in turns and comfortable. Good grip and available with various technologies.Smoothly rolling tire that adapts to any terrain with its special 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

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

Dirt

Flat

Park

Street

Usage

Technologies

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

Specifications

"29"

Article: 0150410
ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 820 PSI: 54

Article: 0150406
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.20 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 785 PSI: 58

Article: 0150403
ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.00 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 720 PSI: 65

"27.5"

Article: 0150408
ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 775 PSI: 54

Article: 0150405
ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 740 PSI: 58

Article: 0150402
ETRTO: 50 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.00 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 675 PSI: 65

"26"

Article: 0150407
ETRTO: 58 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.30 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 760 PSI: 54

Article: 0150404
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 720 PSI: 58

Article: 0150399
ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 645 PSI: 65

"24"

Article: 0101688
ETRTO: 50 - 507 Dimension: 24 X 2.00 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 565 PSI: 65

"20"

Article: 0101687
ETRTO: 50 - 406 Dimension: 20 X 2.00 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 g: 460 PSI: 65

Torch vs Cross King Wire review

Features

Features

E25

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

20

24

29

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"

"24"

"20"