Schwalbe Tyre Guide
Schwalbe tyres are packed full of technology. With puncture protection, grippy rubber compounds and tread patterns designed for different surfaces, Schwalbe’s road and MTB tyres offer the best performance.
To make it easier to choose the right tyre, we review all the key technologies that go into their bike tyres. Mountain bike, hybrid and road bike tyres are all covered so you can view all of Schwalbe’s tyre technologies in one place. We also list the various performance characteristics of every Schwalbe bike tyre, so you can choose the perfect rubber for you bike.
Protection
Schwalbe offer a range of different puncture protection technologies. Some of these technology guard against punctures through the tread while others protect the side walls from cuts and abrasions.
Smartguard Road, MTB and Hybrid
Protection Level 7 – Smartguard offers the highest level of puncture protection. A 5mm thick layer of special Indian rubber sits under the tread offering durable protection against objects penetrating through the tread. The Indian rubber layer is highly elastic for better handling.
Dualguard Hybrid
Protection Level 6 – Dualguard offers high levels of puncture protection. Two layers, special Indian rubber and nylon fabric sit under the tread to give you durable protection against objects penetrating through the tread. The Indian rubber layer is highly elastic for better handling.
Double Defence Raceguard Road and Hybrid
Protection Level 6 – combining a double layer of nylon under the tread with snakeskin sidewall protection. This lightweight protection is designed for racing.
Double Defence Greenguard MTB and Hybrid
Protection Level 6 – Combining a Greenguard Indian Rubber layer under the tread puncture protection with SnakeSkin side wall protection, these tyres offer superior puncture protection.
Double Defence V-Guard Hybrid
Protection Level 6 – Combining an extremely resistant cut layer under the tread with SnakeSkin side wall protection, these tyres offer superior puncture protection.
Greenguard
MTB and Hybrid
Protection Level 5 – Greenguard uses the same Indian Rubber insert under the tread as Smartguard but at 3mm is slightly thinner.
Puncture Guard
Hybrid
Protection Level 5 – Puncture Guard offers the same levels of protection as Greenguard but is more affordable and not as highly elastic.
V-Guard
Road and Hybrid
Protection Level 5 – Using an extremely resistant cut layer, V-Guard tyres offer a high level of puncture resistance.
Raceguard
Road, MTB and Hybrid
Protection Level 4 – A double layer of Nylon fabric under the tread offers good protection for light, sporty tyres.
K-Guard
Road, MTB and Hybrid
Protection Level 3 – A natural rubber layer, reinforced with Kevlar fibres under the tread offers the minimum standard for puncture protection in Schwalbe tyres.
SnakeSkin
Road, MTB and Hybrid
Sidewall Protection – SnakeSkin is a monofilament fabric on the sidewall of the tyre which provides the best cut protection for sidewalls.
Double Defence
MTB
Additional Protection - Double defence tyres combine the under-tread protection of Greenguard, Raceguard or V-guard with SnakeSkin sidewall protection to offer puncture protection from all angles.
Rubber Compounds
The rubber compound of a tyre makes a huge difference in performance. Balancing grip and rolling resistance with durability, Schwalbe’s tyre compounds are made for specific surfaces and riding conditions.
ADDIX MTB
The new rubber compound for all Schwalbe EVO tyres, ADDIX is available in four different rubber compounds for different mountain bike disciplines. Both the formula and the manufacturing process has been refined to offer stable performance over the whole life of the tyre. All ADDIX tyres are have improved durability.
ADDIX Speed
MTB
This is the compound for XC racers. The ADDIX Speed compound is incredibly fast rolling. Compared to the previous PaceStar compound ADDIX Speed is faster, grippier as well as being more durable and resilient.
ADDIX Speedgrip
MTB
A universal compound for Cross-country and trail mountain biking. ADDIX Speedgrip is available for the majority of the EVO tyres. Compared to the previous PaceStar compound Speedgrip offers a lot more grip while only sacrificing a small amount of rolling resistance. Damping and durability are significantly improves.
ADDIX Soft
MTB
From enduro and downhill to trail riding, the ADDIX Soft compound bridges all these disciplines. Compared to the previous TrailStar compound ADDIX Soft is considerably faster rolling as well as offering more grip. Like all ADDIX tyres durability is also greatly increased. ADDIX Soft tyres can be used as a front tyre combined with Speedgrip for more speed, or as a rear tyre when combined with Ultra Soft for more grip.
ADDIX Ultra Soft
MTB
This is the compound for hardcore enduro and downhill riding. Compared to the previous VertStar compound ADDIX Ultra Soft offers improved levels of grip and damping as well as being faster rolling. ADDIX Ultra Soft is suitable for all-weather use thanks to significantly improved low-temperature grip and damping properties.
ADDIX Performance
MTB
ADDIX compound for performance tyres. This is a universal compound similar to ADDIX Speedgrip on the EVO tyres just not a light or a fast.
Triple Compound
Road, MTB and Hybrid
Triple compound tyres have different compounds in as the base, centre and shoulder sections of the tyre. Softer shoulder compounds give you more cornering grip, while harder center compounds offer improved durability and lower rolling resistance.
Tyre Types
Schwalbe tyres are designed to cope with the rigours of different types of cycling: from road racing to city cycling and downhill mountain biking. The tyre carcases have different levels of support and protection. Tubeless ready, many Schwalbe tyres are suitable for running without innertubes.
Tubeless Ready
MTB
This tubeless technology is found on performance line tyres. Extra strong bead cores and rubber reinforced sidewalls are featured on all Tubeless Ready TL tyres.
Tubeless Easy MTB
MTB
Tubeless Easy mountain bike tyres feature monofilament Snakeskin fabric on the sidewalls which makes tubeless conversion very easy and safe. Snakeskin also offers the best side wall cut protection. This technology is found on all MTB EVO line tyres.
Tubeless Easy Road
Road and Hybrid
Tubeless Easy road bike tyres feature an extra stable tyre core for secure seating on the rim as well as well as a MicroSkin covering that envelopes the entire carcass. As well as facilitating easy tubeless set up and running, even as high pressures, MicroSkin also improves cut resistance.
Apex Reinforced
MTB
Apex reinforced sidewalls have two layers of extremely robust motorcycle carcass sandwiched in the side walls to offer very stable support at low tyre pressures. Apex Reinforced tyres also have snakeskin protection on the sidewalls for added protection against cuts.
Downhill
MTB
The most durable tyres. Downhill tyres have 6 layers of carcass under the tread. The side walls have four layers with additional SnakeSkin and two Apex protection layers giving seven layers in all.
Bikepark
MTB
Built for smashing out run after run on uplift days, Bikepark tyres are unbelievably robust and incredibly durable. With Bikepark you get a lot of tyre for a fraction of the cost.
Super Gravity
MTB
Bridging the gap between downhill and trail MTB tyres, Super Gravity tyres are more stable with almost DH levels of protection. Snakeskin all around the tyre offers excellent protection against cuts while the thicker side walls offer better support. These tyres are significantly lighter than DH tyres.
Double Defence
MTB and Hybrid
With a SnakeSkin layer all around and an additional RaceGuard layer under the tread these Double Defence tyres provide maximum security for off-road tyres. These tyres are ideal for e mountain bikes.
Evo Line
Road, MTB and Hybrid
Evolution line tyres feature all the best materials and technologies available for the very best performance. For the very best possible choose EVO tyres.
Liteskin
MTB
These are the lightest MTB tyre option. Liteskin tyres forego SnakeSkin protection but still have extra-strong beads. Tubeless conversion is possible but will require tubeless sealant to seal the side walls.
Performance Line
Road, MTB and Hybrid
These tyres offer the ideal balance between performance and value for money. Performance line tyres are excellent quality and ae designed for intensive use.
Active Line
MTB and Hybrid
Active line tyres feature a high-quality 50 EPI carcass with additional K-Guard protection.
Dynamo
Hybrid
Ribbing on the side walls is designed to work with a dynamo.
Tyre Chooser
To help you choose the right Schwalbe tyre, this tyre chooser section lists the key performance characteristics. Each performance feature is rated on a scale of 1 – 6. A score of 6 indicates the very best performance.
Tyre Chooser: Mountain Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Jim | TLE I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Jumbo Jim | LiteSkin I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Jumbo Jim | Performance | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobby Nic | TLE I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Nobby Nic | TLE I Apex I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Nobby Nic | LiteSkin I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Nobby Nic | DD I RaceGuard | 3 | 3 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Nobby Nic | Performance I Double Def | 3.5 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Nobby Nic | Performance | 3 | 3 | 4.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Mary | Downhill I Ultra Soft | 1.5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Magic Mary | Super Gravity I Ultra Soft | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Magic Mary | Super Gravity I Soft | 2.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Magic Mary | TLE I Apex I Soft | 3 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Magic Mary | TLE I Apex I SpeedGrip | 3.5 | 3 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Magic Mary | TLE I Soft | 3 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Magic Mary | Performance | Bikepark | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Dan | Downhill I Ultra Soft | 1.5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Dirty Dan | SuperGravity I Ultra Soft | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Dirty Dan | LiteSkin I SpeedGrip | 3 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Ron | TLE I Speed | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Rocket Ron | TLE I SpeedGrip | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Rocket Ron | LiteSkin I Speed | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Rocket Ron | Performance I TL Ready | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Rocket Ron | Performance | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Ralph | TLE I Speed | 5 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Racing Ralph | TLE I SpeedGrip | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Racing Ralph | LiteSkin I Speed | 5 | 3 | 4.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Racing Ralph | Performance I TL Ready | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Dampf | SuperGravity I Soft | 3 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Hans Dampf | TLE I Soft | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Hans Dampf | TLE I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Hans Dampf | Performance I TL-Ready | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Burt | TLE I Speed | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Thunder Burt | LiteSkin I Speed | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Albert Front | Front: TLE I Soft | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Fat Albert Rear | Rear: TLE I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Razor | SuperGravity I Soft | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Rock Razor | TLE I Apex I SpeedGrip | 5.5 | 3 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Rock Razor | TLE I SpeedGrip | 5.5 | 3 | 5.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furious Fred | LiteSkin I Speed | 5.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Moto-X | DD I GreenGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 6 | 5 |
| Super Moto-X | DD I RaceGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-One AllRound | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| G-One AllRound | SnakeSkin I TL Easy | 5 | 4 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| G-One AllRound | RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| G-One AllRound | DD I RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 3 |
| G-One Speed | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5.5 | 2 |
| G-One Speed | SnakeSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 3 | 5.5 | 2 |
| G-One Speed | Handmade Tubular | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| G-One Speed | LiteSkin | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| G-One Speed | RaceGuard | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| G-One Bite | SnakeSkin I TL Easy | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| G-One Bite | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Plus | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 2 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon Plus MTB | SmartGuard | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon Almotion | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Marathon Supreme | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 6 | 4 |
| Marathon Mondial | DD I V-Guard | 4 | 5 | 3.5 | 6 | 6 |
| Marathon Mondial | RaceGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | V-Guard | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Sam | Performance | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Smart Sam | RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Smart Sam | DD I RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
| Smart Sam Plus | Smart Sam Plus | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durano | RaceGuard | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Durano DD | DD I RaceGuard | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 5.5 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Apple | RaceGuard | 4.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Big Apple | K-Guard | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Big Apple Plus | Big Apple Plus | 4 | 4 | 2.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ben Plus | Big Ben Plus | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | Performance | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Hurricane | RaceGuard | 3 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Land Cruiser Plus | Land Cruiser Plus | 2 | 3 | 3.5 | 5 | 3 |
| Delta Cruiser | Delta Cruiser | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Delta Cruiser Plus | Delta Cruiser Plus I K-Guard | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Range Cruiser | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Comp | K-Guard | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Space | Space | 2.5 | 2 | 4.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Fat Frank | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid Rob | Rapid Rob | 3.5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Spicer | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Silento | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| CX Pro | Performance | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tough Tom | Tough Tom | 3 | 2 | 4.5 | 3 | 3 |
Tyre Chooser: Road Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro One | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 6 | 5 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Pro One HT | Handmade Tubular | 4.5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| One | V-Guard | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-One AllRound | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| G-One AllRound | SnakeSkin I TL Easy | 5 | 4 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 3 |
| G-One AllRound | RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| G-One AllRound | DD I RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 3 |
| G-One Speed | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5.5 | 2 |
| G-One Speed | SnakeSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 3 | 5.5 | 2 |
| G-One Speed | Handmade Tubular | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| G-One Speed | LiteSkin | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| G-One Speed | RaceGuard | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durano | RaceGuard | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Durano Plus | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 6+ | 5 |
| Durano DD | DD I RaceGuard | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 5.5 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Plus | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 2 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon Plus Tour | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon Plus MTB | SmartGuard | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon | GreenGuard | 4 | 4 | 2.5 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Marathon GT | DualGuard | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5.5 |
| Marathon GT 365 | DualGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Marathon GT Tour | DualGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 6 | 6 |
| Marathon Almotion | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Marathon Supreme | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 6 | 4 |
| Marathon Supreme | V-Guard | 5 | 5 | 1.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Marathon Mondial | DD I V-Guard | 4 | 5 | 3.5 | 6 | 6 |
| Marathon Mondial | RaceGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Marathon Racer | RaceGuard | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Lugano T | K-Guard | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Lugano Endurance | Reinforced | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5.5 | 5 |
Tyre Chooser: Hybrid Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Plus | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 2 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon Plus Tour | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon Plus MTB | SmartGuard | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6+ | 6 |
| Marathon | GreenGuard | 4 | 4 | 2.5 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Marathon GT | DualGuard | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5.5 |
| Marathon GT 365 | DualGuard | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Marathon GT Tour | DualGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 6 | 6 |
| Marathon Almotion | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Marathon Supreme | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 6 | 4 |
| Marathon Supreme | V-Guard | 5 | 5 | 1.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Marathon Mondial | DD I V-Guard | 4 | 5 | 3.5 | 6 | 6 |
| Marathon Mondial | RaceGuard | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Marathon Racer | RaceGuard | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kojak | RaceGuard | 5 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Sam | Performance | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Smart Sam | RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Smart Sam | DD I RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
| Smart Sam Plus | Smart Sam Plus | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durano | RaceGuard | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Durano Plus | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 6+ | 5 |
| Durano DD | DD I RaceGuard | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 5.5 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energizer Plus | Energizer Plus | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Energizer Plus Tour | Energizer Pluse Tour | 4 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | Performance | 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Hurricane | RaceGuard | 3 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silento | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser | Land Cruiser | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Land Cruiser Plus | Land Cruiser Plus | 2 | 3 | 3.5 | 5 | 3 |
| Delta Cruiser | Delta Cruiser | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Delta Cruiser Plus | Delta Cruiser Plus I K-Guard | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Range Cruiser | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicer | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 3 |
Tyre Chooser: Cyclocross Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Rob | Rapid Rob | 3.5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-One AllRound | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| X-One AllRound | Performance | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 2.5 |
| X-One Speed | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 6 | 4.5 | 4 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| X-One Speed | RaceGuard | 5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 2.5 |
| X-One Bite | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 5 | 3 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Sam | Performance | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Smart Sam | RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Smart Sam | DD I RaceGuard | 4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
| Smart Sam Plus | Smart Sam Plus | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Pro | Performance | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Ralph | TLE I Speed | 5 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Racing Ralph | TLE I SpeedGrip | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Racing Ralph | LiteSkin I Speed | 5 | 3 | 4.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Racing Ralph | Performance I TL Ready | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Tyre Chooser: Folding Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | GreenGuard | 4 | 4 | 2.5 | 5 | 5.5 |
| Marathon Racer | RaceGuard | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracer | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro One | MicroSkin I TL Easy | 6 | 5 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 4 |
| One | V-Guard | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Apple | RaceGuard | 4.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Big Apple | K-Guard | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Big Apple Plus | Big Apple Plus | 4 | 4 | 2.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Comp | K-Guard | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durano | RaceGuard | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Durano Plus | SmartGuard | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 6+ | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kojak | RaceGuard | 5 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ben | RaceGuard | 4.5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Big Ben | K-Guard | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Big Ben Plus | Big Ben Plus | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tryker | RaceGuard | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Cruiser Plus | Delta Cruiser Plus I K-Guard | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Tyre Chooser: Jump Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Top | Performance | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Comp | K-Guard | 3.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jack | Black Jack | 3 | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
Tyre Chooser: BMX Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumpin' Jack | Performance | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jack | Black Jack | 3 | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knobby | K-Guard | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Mike | K-Guard | 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Tyre Chooser: Kids Bike Tyres
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Albert Front | Front: TLE I Soft | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Fat Albert Rear | Rear: TLE I SpeedGrip | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Plus MTB | SmartGuard | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6+ | 6 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durano | RaceGuard | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Joe | K-Guard | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jack | Black Jack | 3 | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tyre | Construction | Rolling | Road Grip | Off-Road Grip | Protection | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Plus | PunctureGuard | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 3 |
Popular Schwalbe Tyres
For over 20 years all tyres from Schwalbe are made in Indonesia, the plant manufacturers more than one million bike tyres per month. Schwalbe is a German company.
Schwalbe is one of the largest bicycle tyre manufacturers, along with Maxxis, Continental, Panaracer and Michelin.
Depending on the compound, terrain and riding style Schwalbe tyres can last many thousands of miles.
Tubeless tyres should last just as long as a tubed tyre. Though, the sealant will need to be replaced or topped up every six months or so.
Schwalbe has a very large range of tyres for different applications. There are often tubeless and tubed versions of the same tyre to suit all needs.
There is currently not a tubeless version of the ever-popular Schwalbe Marathon range of tyres. Though perhaps in the future, there will be a Marathon that takes advantage of tubeless technology.