MTB Tire Overview
We have introduced three new product families for MTB: GRAVITY, TRAIL and RACE. Each category represents a clear intended use, helping you to quickly find your way and choose the tires that match your riding style. Gravity: Maximum performance for extreme conditions Trail: The perfect balance for every adventure Race: Maximum speed – minimum weight.
Choose the category that suits you best and find your ideal MTB tire.
RACE
Made for maximum speed on every course. Our Race tires stand for low weight, direct acceleration, and uncompromising efficiency – for full performance when every second counts.
LIGHT & FAST TIRES. FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST.
CROSS COUNTRY, LIGHT SINGLE TRAILS, MARATHON
PUNCTURE PROTECTION
LIGHTNESS
ENTRY RANGE ALL-TERRAIN TIRE for road, gravel and light off-road use. Appealing semi-slick tread for easy rolling and good cornering grip.
The versatile MTB tire Schwalbe Romy is our all-rounder for mountain bikes and e-MTBs. As a trail and all-mountain tire with gravity genes, it combines low weight with balanced riding characteristics – while remaining aggressive enough for demanding trails. With Romy, you’re ready for anything!Maximum riding fun uphill and downhill Romy makes choosing a tire easy. Whether on alpine trails or challenging tours in the low mountain range, on a trail bike or a light-assist e-MTB, on the front or rear wheel: Romy always fits. It is our mountain bike tire for fun-oriented riders who want a tire that works everywhere.Light, fast, grip and control Romy is lighter than many enduro tires, yet still incredibly robust and durable. Its balanced tread pattern delivers a playful riding feel and lets your bike roll fast without compromising control and grip. Worry-free riding and fun are guaranteed with Romy.
Tacky Chan is the fastest downhill tire in the world: Maximum corner grip and maximum braking traction – with optimal rolling resistance and absolute freedom in line choice. 17 World Cup wins in two years with the Tacky Chan, as well as Amaury Pierron's overall victory in 2022, underline this.
THE PERFECT RACER. Faced with the extreme challenges of today‘s XC tracks, we completely revised Racing Ralph. The result is a very fast and versatile XC profile, specially developed for the rear wheel.Numerous grip edges in the tread center for super traction and excellent acceleration.Distinct shoulder studs for excellent lateral grip.Good rolling properties and extremely quiet.More information:ADDIX Compound
THE FRONT WHEEL SPECIALIST. The completely new, extra aggressive XC profile paired with the versatile Addix Speedgrip compound makes Racing Ray a XC weapon and an ingenious addition to Racing Ralph.Shifted center blocks enable precise steering and high braking traction.Stable shoulder blocks for precise steering.Very quiet rolling characteristic with excellent rolling resistance.More information:ADDIX Compound
TOP CHOICE FOR ROOKIES. A first-class XC tire with excellent tread design and K-Guard puncture protection. Best suited for the rear wheel in combination with (e.g.) Tough Tom. Highlight: A version with white stripes in the tread in all wheel sizes from 26“ to 29“. The special XC tread ensures low rolling resistance by remaining low weight.
The perfect choice for XC races where every (tenth of a) second countsDeveloped in collaboration with Olympic silver medallist Mathias FlückigerCombines grip and low rolling resistance like no other Schwalbe XC tyreReinforced transition area between centre and shoulder blocks for the best SnakeBite protectionCloses the gap between Racing Ralph and Thunder Burt, as it is faster than Racing Ralph and offers more grip than Thunder Burt
LIFT OFF! The cross-country rocket combines speed and cornering control at the highest possible level. An excellent all-rounder for racetracks.Cleverly designed tread balanced for low rolling resistance whilst remaining grippy.Sufficient gaps for amazing self-cleaning properties.Stable shoulder studs.More information:ADDIX Compound
OUTSTANDING FOR FAST AND DRY XC TRACKS. Its low weight and extremely low rolling resistance makes it Schwalbe’s fastest MTB tire!Multiple small, flat studs for fast and quiet rolling.Numerous grip edges for hard ground.Edged shoulder studs for good grip and control in curves.More information:ADDIX Compound
TOP CHOICE FOR ROOKIES. Proven XC and All Mountain tread design. Just right for rougher trails. Perfect for the front wheel in combination with (e.g.) Rapid Rob. Available in the wheel sizes 26“, 27.5“ and 29“ as well as the super-wide 60 mm version (27.5“ x 2.35“). Shoulder studs for great lateral traction.