Wetscream vs Sprinter Gatorskin review

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

Wetscream

Sprinter Gatorskin

The roads of Flanders, Roubaix and San Remo are home to this tough tubular.Durable and puncture protected carcass, ready for hundreds of kilometres, even on bad roads.

Mud spike for DH racing

The robust sprinter, created for extended rides and training

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.

The roads of Flanders, Roubaix and San Remo are home to this tough tubular.Durable and puncture protected carcass, ready for hundreds of kilometres, even on bad roads.

Features

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

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.

Usage

Downhill

Usage

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.

Technologies

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

Wetscream vs Sprinter Gatorskin review

Features

Features

DuraSkin

SafetySystem Breaker

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

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