⭕ Continental Trail King Protection MTB Tyre
The Continental Trail King Protection is a versatile all-conditions MTB tyre used on trail and enduro bikes as a rear option alongside a more aggressive front tyre. Trek, Giant, and Merida specify it on trail builds where all-condition confidence takes precedence over maximum dry-traction aggression. Its BlackChili compound is derived from road tyre technology and provides superior wet-weather grip compared with competitors at the same hardness rating. The Protection casing (Continental's mid-weight puncture protection layer) is intermediate between the lighter Race casing and the heavier ShieldWall.
Tyres
Technical Specifications
| Type | All-Conditions Trail MTB Tyre |
|---|---|
| Size | 29 × 2.4 (most common trail fitment) |
| Compound | BlackChili (high-grip silica) |
| Casing | Protection (0.5 mm insert under tread) |
| Bead | Folding Kevlar bead |
| Weight | 850 g (29×2.4) |
| Tubeless | ProTection TR (Tubeless Ready) |
| Manufacturer | Continental AG, Hanover, Germany |
| Msrp | $58–$72 |