Tyres not suitable for emtb's

[oscarbravo]

I'm looking at some conti 29 x 2.6 cross kings for my cube e-hardtail which has 30mm id rims tubeless ready, but I notice that some of the ads for certain tyres say not suitable for e bikes. What's the opinion on this, do people take any notice of this spec. I'm only 160 lbs so not a heavyweight.

 

[steve_sordy]

"Not suitable for ebikes"!
It can't be a weight thing because I have never seen a weight limit on a tyre. Maybe it's the torque exceeding what the tyre wall can transmit? But again, some very strong guys can put out some very high levels of torque on an unassisted bike. My best guess is that the manufacturers are concerned about tread wear and are getting in some disclaimers in advance.

 

[irie]

Can't see anything negative here (all appear to be E25 rated).

Cross King - Continental Bicycle Tyres UK

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" Tires with an E25 or E50 icon on the sidewall are designed to withstand the additional weight and forces of modern e-bikes. E25 tires are constructed with additional material to not only strengthen the tire and prevent punctures, but also provide additional support throughout the tire. "

 

[oscarbravo]

Hi Irie
This thread says some are and others not for conti cross king

 

[steve_sordy]

I used to buy those Conti tyres with the black chilli compound and the ProTection sidewalls for my mtb. That was before I even knew that emtbs existed.

 

[Arminius]

Hi,
at least on the website Germany there is no Cross King 29“ x 2,6“ (65/622). For the Cross King ShieldWall there is one. I don‘t care if e-bike - ready what may be important if you have a e50 bike and legal need.

You may check on the Cube website for your bike model what tyres come with the different sub-models. That gives somewhat an indication on tire version from that you can start finding optional tires, e.g. same stable side wall:

For my Stereo Hybrid 140 TM there would be the range of Front/Rear:
TM
Maxxis Assegai, MaxxGrip/EXO+, Tubeless Ready, 2.5 WT
Maxxis Minion DHR II, MaxxGrip/DoubleDown, Tubeless Ready, 2.4 WT [it was worn out now and I replaced it by MaxxTerra for better rolling]

ActionTeam
Schwalbe Magic Mary | Super Trail | Addix Soft | Kevlar | 2.4 /
Schwalbe Big Betty | Super Gravity | Addix Soft | Kevlar | 2.4

SLT
Schwalbe Magic Mary, Super Trail, Addix Soft, Kevlar, 2.4
Schwalbe Big Betty, Super Trail, Addix Soft, Kevlar, 2.4

Race
Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Addix Soft, Super Trail, Tubeless Easy, 2.6
Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Addix Speedgrip, Super Trail, Tubeless Easy, 2.6

 

[irie]

Hi Irie
This thread says some are and others not for conti cross king.

I quoted the manufacturer.

 

[Arminius]

Hi Irie
This thread says some are and others not for conti cross king

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What shop / forum is this that it may be deemed to be more competend than the thousands of years experience gathered in the emtbforum.com?

The very easiest way is to use the tyre finder tool on the manufacturers websites.

 

[darwink1]

I ride maxxis tires usually in a dh casing, I do run double down up front if I have to. The tough casings are the most important part and cushcore f/r helps a whole lot too.

Not one flat this season and its rocky af where I ride.

D

 

[Sherman]

I believe tires installed in s-pedelecs (assist up to 45km/h) must have some kind of certification. Maybe that's the reason for ebike warning?

 

[Arminius]

I believe tires installed in s-pedelecs (assist up to 45km/h) must have some kind of certification. Maybe that's the reason for ebike warning?

At least in Germany, where s-pedelecs must have rear view mirror and number plate.