{"id":34659,"date":"2022-03-17T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=301886"},"modified":"2022-03-17T19:20:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T18:20:16","slug":"best-winter-mountain-bike-tyres-2022-the-best-mtb-tyres-for-riding-in-the-mud","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/best-winter-mountain-bike-tyres-2022-the-best-mtb-tyres-for-riding-in-the-mud\/","title":{"rendered":"Best winter mountain bike tyres 2022 | The best MTB tyres for riding in the mud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Luke Marshall\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 17 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Winter mountain bike tyres can transform your riding when the weather turns sour and the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/opinion\/the-five-types-of-mountain-biking-mud\/&quot;\">trails turn muddy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Switching from a faster-rolling summer tyre to a winter mountain bike tyre with tons of grip can make the difference between riding and sliding, railing or crashing, puncturing or ploughing.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve tested a wide range of winter mountain bike tyres to see you through the slop, from aggro all-rounders to spiky mud munchers.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our pick of the bunch, as rated and reviewed by the BikeRadar team.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, you can head to our round-up of the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mountain-bike-tyres\/&quot;\">best mountain bike tyres<\/a> for our pick of trail, enduro and downhill rubber for year-round or summer riding.<\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <h2>Best winter mountain bike tyres in 2022, as rated by our expert testers<\/h2>\n<ul><li><b>Maxxis Shorty 3C Max Terra EXO: <\/b>\u00a360<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail ADDIX Ultra Soft: <\/strong>\u00a367<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line Front: <\/strong>\u00a365<\/li>\n<li><strong>WTB Verdict TCS Light\/High Grip: <\/strong>\u00a360<\/li>\n<\/ul><p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section><h3>Maxxis Shorty 3C Max Terra EXO<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" shorty=\"\" exo=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Shorty excels in sticky mud thanks to its tall shoulder tread.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a360 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.03kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 29\u00d72.5in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured width:<\/strong> 2.32in<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Maxxis Shorty is a truly excellent tyre for riding sticky mud thanks to its tall shoulder tread. Its shorter, well-spaced central blocks also help it shed mud effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Despite having an aggressive tread, it\u2019s surprisingly fast-rolling in this particular casing and compound.<\/p>\n<p>We have reviewed both the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/tyres\/mountain-bike-tyres\/maxxis-shorty-3c-exo-tyre-review\/&quot;\">2.35in<\/a> and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/tyres\/mountain-bike-tyres\/maxxis-shorty-3c-max-terra-exo-29-x-2-5in-review\/&quot;\">2.5in<\/a> versions of this tyre and would recommend you opt for the latter because it provides a lot more comfort and control on rougher terrain than the narrower tyre.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/tyres\/mountain-bike-tyres\/maxxis-shorty-3c-max-terra-exo-29-x-2-5in-review\/&quot;\">Read our full review of the Maxxis Shorty 3C Max Terra EXO 2.5in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/tyres\/mountain-bike-tyres\/maxxis-shorty-3c-exo-tyre-review\/&quot;\">Read our full review of the Maxxis Shorty 3C Max Terra EXO 2.35in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Maxxis\" shorty=\"\" exo=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail ADDIX Ultra Soft<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" magic=\"\" mary=\"\" super=\"\" trail=\"\" addix=\"\" ultra=\"\" soft=\"\" tyre=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/03\/Six-of-the-best-Winter-tyres-Schwalbe-bb801e9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-667879\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/03\/Six-of-the-best-Winter-tyres-Schwalbe-bb801e9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Schwalbe\" magic=\"\" mary=\"\" super=\"\" trail=\"\" addix=\"\" ultra=\"\" soft=\"\" title=\"&quot;Six\" of=\"\" the=\"\" best=\"\" winter=\"\" tyres=\"\" schwalbe=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The confidence the Magic Mary delivers is impressive.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a367 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.23kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 29\u00d72.4in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured width:<\/strong> 2.3in<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Schwalbe Magic Mary is still one of the best all-rounder winter tyres you can buy. It holds its line and damps bumps well for its weight.<\/p>\n<p>Its grip is impressive in most conditions, through corners and on cambers. The Ultra Soft compound makes short work of slippery roots and rocks. Mud clearance is good, too. The confidence it delivers is impressive. Tubeless seating was easily dispatched with just a track pump.<\/p>\n<p>We did, however, have to use a tyre lever to fit it. Its carcass isn\u2019t quite as stable as some of the other tyres we have tested. It is also fairly heavy for a trail tyre and made from soft rubber \u2013 it isn\u2019t the easiest to pedal and rolls relatively slowly, though Schwalbe does offer firmer compounds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Schwalbe\" magic=\"\" mary=\"\" super=\"\" trail=\"\" addix=\"\" ultra=\"\" soft=\"\" tyre=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line Front<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" wild=\"\" enduro=\"\" racing=\"\" line=\"\" front=\"\" tyre=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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michelin=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> We needed tyre levers to wrestle the Michelin on.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a365 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.42kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 29\u00d72.4in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured width:<\/strong> 2.28in<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>We managed to seat and inflate the Michelin Wild Enduro Racing Line Front tyre with just a track pump.<\/p>\n<p>Its downhill casing makes it extremely stable, giving plenty of control and confidence. The Magi-X DH compound is also impressively grippy on a variety of surfaces, and its aggressive side knobs give plenty of grip on cambers and in corners.<\/p>\n<p>However, its tough casing meant we needed tyre levers to wrestle it on. It\u2019s also heavy and slow-rolling, which makes it a chore for everyday riding. The centre treads are packed a little tighter than on other designs here, so they don\u2019t clear thick mud that easily.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Michelin\" wild=\"\" enduro=\"\" racing=\"\" line=\"\" front=\"\" tyre=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>WTB Verdict TCS Light\/High Grip<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">4.0 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" verdict=\"\" tcs=\"\" light=\"\" grip=\"\" tyre=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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wtb=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Verdict performs excellently in heavy mud.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a360 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.16kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 29\u00d72.5in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured width:<\/strong> 2.32in<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The WTB Verdict is one of the most aggressively treaded winter tyres we\u2019ve tested and performs excellently in heavy mud as a result, its well-spaced knobs biting into the dirt with ease.<\/p>\n<p>WTB\u2019s soft \u2018High Grip\u2019 rubber compound means it\u2019s good on roots and rocks, too, and deforms well over obstacles on firmer trails to improve grip and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike some tyres on test, we had to resort to using an inflator to seat these. The single-ply casing also isn\u2019t as sturdy as some, though WTB does offer a heavier \u2018Tough\u2019 option if you want a more stable tyre.<\/p>\n<p>While it doesn\u2019t get knocked off-line easily, the lighter casing means bumps aren\u2019t as well damped as other tyres on test. Rolling speed is middling, too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;WTB\" verdict=\"\" tcs=\"\" light=\"\" grip=\"\" tyre=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h2>Also consider\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>These tyres scored fewer than four out of five stars, but are still worth considering.<\/p>\n<h3>Continental Der Baron Projekt<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">3.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" der=\"\" baron=\"\" projekt=\"\" tyre=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/03\/Six-of-the-best-Winter-tyres-Continental-3c3193d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/03\/Six-of-the-best-Winter-tyres-Continental-3c3193d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-667875\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/03\/Six-of-the-best-Winter-tyres-Continental-3c3193d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Continental\" der=\"\" baron=\"\" projekt=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" tyre=\"\" title=\"&quot;Six\" of=\"\" the=\"\" best=\"\" winter=\"\" tyres=\"\" continental=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Projekt is the lightest here and one of the fastest-rolling, too.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a365 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 29\u00d72.4in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured width:<\/strong> 2.34in<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>We were able to fit the Continental Der Baron Projekt with a track pump and without grabbing the tyre levers.<\/p>\n<p>Its wide tread spacing clears mud well. If you want a winter tyre for \u2018trail\u2019 rather than off-piste\/enduro use, the Der Baron Projekt is one of the lightest we\u2019ve tested and one of the fastest-rolling, too, so it performs well on hardpack.<\/p>\n<p>However, with one of the shallowest treads on test, it struggles to find traction in thicker mud and the shorter side knobs don\u2019t bite into cambers or corners as aggressively.<\/p>\n<p>The thin casing makes it less stable than others here, and the wide-spaced blocks give it a less predictable feel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Continental\" der=\"\" baron=\"\" projekt=\"\" tyre=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <h3>Vittoria Mota 2PLY<\/h3> <div class=\"&quot;editorial-rating-summary\" editorial-rating-summary--=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars\"> <div class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__icons&quot;\"> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-fill=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-half=\"\"\/> <i data-grunticon-embed=\"\" class=\"&quot;icon-rating-star\" icon-star-outline=\"\"\/> <\/div> <span class=\"&quot;ratings-stars__value&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;sr-only&quot;\">3.5 out of 5 star rating<\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <ul class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link-list&quot;\"><li data-type=\"&quot;in-text&quot;\" class=\"&quot;monetizer-in-text-link&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;nameKeywords&quot;:\" mota=\"\" data-text=\"&quot;&lt;b&gt;Buy\" now=\"\" from=\"\" and=\"\"> <\/li>\n<\/ul><script><![CDATA[ (function () { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text\/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = \"\/\/bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\/widget\/intext\/app.bundle.js\"; s.onload = function () { new inText({ domain: \"bikeradar.com\/pricecomparison\", shopId: 608, geolocation: true, }); }; var x = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; x.parentNode.insertBefore(s, x); \/\/trim whitespace from li to flag empty items (twig seems to strip out closing if you remove the space..... 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flats. Its narrow width means you can ride with great accuracy, yet it still has good stability.<\/p>\n<p>We had to use a tyre inflator to seat the bead on the rim, after struggling with just a track pump. 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pirelli=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The tread blocks are relatively deep and their large volume adds extra puncture protection.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a370 (as tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 1.1kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong>: 29\u00d72.6in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measured width:<\/strong> 2.48in (at 21psi)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Installing the Pirelli Scorpion Enduro S Classic was easy without tyre levers, and the casing inflated with a track pump. It\u2019s also light for an enduro-spec tyre.<\/p>\n<p>The tread blocks are relatively deep and their large volume adds extra puncture protection, yet they still roll well.<\/p>\n<p>Pirelli\u2019s SmartGRIP compound is firm and doesn\u2019t conform to the ground, slippery roots or rocks as well as other tyres we have tested.<\/p>\n<p>The large tread blocks don\u2019t bite into soft dirt either, making the tyre better suited to wet hardpack trails than mud. We found we weren\u2019t able to commit to our lines as confidently with this tyre.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-container&quot;\" data-position=\"&quot;adhoc&quot;\" hidden=\"\"> <h5 class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-title\" monetizer-title=\"\" style=\"&quot;background-color:\" color:=\"\">Latest deals<\/h5> <div id=\"&quot;monetizer__deals&quot;\" data-type=\"&quot;price-comparison&quot;\" data-config=\"'{&quot;shopId&quot;:&quot;608&quot;,&quot;market&quot;:&quot;gbp_en&quot;,&quot;template&quot;:&quot;flxmmtwnoj&quot;,&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Pirelli\" scorpion=\"\" enduro=\"\" s=\"\" classic=\"\" tyres=\"\"\/> <div class=\"&quot;monetizer__price-comparison-explanatory-text\" body-copy-extra-small=\"\" editor-content=\"\"\/><\/div> <iframe title=\"&quot;MTB\" winter=\"\" tyre=\"\" mega=\"\" test=\"\" tyres=\"\" tested=\"\" rated=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wqrbqRYrnB0?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<h2>What to look for in a winter mountain bike tyre<\/h2>\n<h4>Profile<\/h4>\n<p>The profile of a tyre is best thought of as a cross-section if you chopped out a slice of the tyre.<\/p>\n<p>Squarer tyres bite harder into slippery turns and off-camber sections. Rounder tyres offer a more predictable drift \u2013 they generally roll faster and carry speed better through flat corners. Remember, wider rims make any given tyre squarer.<\/p>\n<h4>Casing<\/h4>\n<p>Often overlooked, the casing \u2013 or carcass \u2013 is the (usually) nylon-reinforced body of the tyre.<\/p>\n<p>Designing a carcass is a balancing act between weight and rolling resistance on the one hand, and puncture-resistance, damping and stability on the other.<\/p>\n<p>Carcass design has a huge effect on the rolling resistance and traction offered by a tyre.<\/p>\n<p>You can read our full guide to <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/mtb-tyre-carcass-construction\/&quot;\">tyre casings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/01\/Mountain-biking-in-muddy-conditions-5-76eb792.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" 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The softness is measured in durometer, with lower numbers (e.g. 40a) indicating softer rubber.<\/p>\n<h4>Damping<\/h4>\n<p>A well-damped tyre is one that uses a thick, rubbery casing and soft tread compounds that absorb the energy of bumps to resist bouncing off them.<\/p>\n<p>This results in a calmer ride and more traction, but inevitably means more rolling resistance and weight.<\/p>\n<h4>Tread<\/h4>\n<p>Taller, spikier tread blocks offer more grip on soft ground, but generally increase rolling resistance.<\/p>\n<p>For winter riding, look for widely spaced blocks to prevent mud-clogging, while siping (grooves) on the tread helps it stick to hard ground like a mountain goat\u2019s hoof.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Luke Marshall Published: Thursday, 17 March 2022 at 12:00 am Winter mountain bike tyres can transform your riding when the weather turns sour and the trails turn muddy. 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