They also made sure the side knobs were well supported with large outside drafts. Kendas all new dry condition moutain bike tire - Shines with excellent cornering predictability and particularly. Kenda says Gwin directly influenced this design change during field testing with his input they adjusted the side knobs into a non-staggered position so they’ll roll you smoothly into each side. Available with AGC or ATC casing, the Pinner is an excellent choice for gravity racers. The Pinner Pro is a great choice for gravity racers and trail riders looking to get the best grip in dry, rough terrain. Predictable cornering was a priority for the new Pinner Pros, thus the tread was designed to provide a consistent contact patch as you lean into corners. The Kenda Pinner Pro Mountain Bike Tire is a star in cornering predictability and high puncture protection. The tire’s low void pattern leaves plenty of surface area on top of the knobs, so there’s lots of rubber to find traction on hard surfaces. Now let’s talk tread: The Pinner Pros were designed for optimal performance on hardpack, loose-over-hardpack, or rocky and rooty terrain. The Pinner Pro ATC and AGCs are available in 27.5” or 29” diameters 2.4” widths only. ATC tires are 120 TPI, while the AGC’s are 60 TPI. The ATCs don’t get the Apex layer around the bead, or the extra grid pattern on the sidewall’s exterior. ![]() The ATC tires offer a lighter overall construction: They still get the KVS reinforcement from sidewall to sidewall, but the layers are lighter in the trail tire versus the gravity model. Externally, the sidewalls of the AGC tires also have a thin gridded layer to resist abrasions. The Pinner Pro AGC also gets a 20mm Apex layer running along the tire bead, which further stiffens the sidewalls and reduces pinch-flatting or burping. Kenda claims their KVS tires offer almost three times the cut resistance and 40% more puncture protection than comparable DH tires. Other than the limited tire-width options, our test riders had no complaints about Kenda’s newest tire design. Even then, once our tires started to drift, it was easy pulling them back underneath us. The KVS layer provides additional protection against cuts and punctures, helps stiffen up the sidewalls, and weighs much less than a 2-ply rubber construction. Kenda’s Pinner Pro tires did an excellent job grabbing hold of the trails and only let go when we really tried to make them slide. The tire features Kenda’s Vector Shield (KVS) – A lightweight woven aramid material that reinforces the entire casing under the tread and inside the sidewalls. The AGC is the most reinforced, downhill-rated version. Both AGC and ATC models are tubeless ready and use an Aramid woven fabric bead to save weight and allow you to fold the tires for storage/transportation. ![]() ![]() The ATC trail tires are a “dual tread” design, where the center tread is a firmer rubber and the side knobs are softer. The AGC’s take the “dual layer” approach, with a base layer and knob supports made from a firmer rubber, and a softer rubber laid over top to maximize traction.
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