SchwalbeAL GROUNDER 29 Inch Tire(Return to Product Page)

I bought these tires to replace my mountain bike tires on my new Trek Marlin 8+. I didn't feel comfortable with the tire it came with on wet tarmac surfaces, since a majority of my riding will be on paved roads. These tires reminded me of the tires I had on my BMW R1150 GS.

I have about 500 miles on the tires on various surfaces but primarily paved and they haver performed to my expectations. I would recommend these tires if you are looking to replace mountain bike tires for a more universal use.

I wanted some street tires for my mountain bike so as to save wear & tear on my knobby tires, as well as for a smoother ride while riding streets. The Schwalbe AL Grounders work great for me. The low profile tread and width (2.35") make for a good, stable ride for paved street, patchwork pavement, dirt and gravel. Very good all around tire. I did not do a lot of shopping around, mostly looking for relatively low, reasonable shipping pricing to Hawai'i, which Bike Tires Direct provides. But I believe their price on the tires are less expensive/average.