ContinentalTerra Hardpack 700c Gravel Tire(Return to Product Page)

These tires have a terrible off center feel from tread squirm or carcass issues, so bad that I removed them after 2 rides making for an expensive experiment. I would not recommend this tire in any way shape or form and threw them away vs donating to the local Co Op. I had high hopes after great luck with Race Kings in 2.1 650b flavor.

I can't go skinnier than 50c now that I've ridden my new Terra Hardpack tires. I'm pretty convinced that size outweighs tread design when it comes to riding over varied terrain. On rough, rooty trails this tire really shines when you have the pressure on the lower side. It floats over small rocks and bumps. The grip is substantial, even in the wet stuff. Mounting these tires was also a snap. For reference, I have them on Bontrager Aelous Pro 3V wheels, 25mm internal. It's been a "fit and forget" setup. Will have to revisit the durability and wear characteristics later in the season as these are still fairly new.

Great volume for gravel and chunky sections. Used for a chunky race and worked great. Rolls a little slower than a 45 terraspeed on pavement, but way comfier on the gravel. Measured to 50 on a 25mm internal rim. Floats over rowdy sections like a mtb tire. Only downside is the square shape and side knobs can create a knife edge feeling when turning on pavement/hardpack. This did go away after a few hundred miles.

Good looking tire and smooth tread