ROAD TIRE ARCHITECTURE: ex. PRO2 RACE

ESC: Extra Supple Casing (127 tpi)

HDPP: High Density Puncture Protector (high density interwoven nylon)

HPRS: High Protect Rim System

WHY A SMOOTH TREAD ON ROAD TIRES?

The oval shape of a bicycle road tire contact patch permits effective water evacuation to keep the tire from hydroplaning.

The footprint of a 23mm tire (approx. 7 sq. cm) is so small that the bike would need to be traveling at about 120MPH in order to hydroplane.

Nevertheless, some road tire models are designed with specific tread structures – primarily for cosmetics or to comfort the consumer. Sometimes tread features can help provide a harder rubber compound a better mechanical link with the road surface, for better grip. In unusual situations like the classic Paris-Roubaix bicycle race, the 700X25C Pro 2 Race tread features help provide more grip on the often muddy cobble stones.


		ROAD TIRE ARCHITECTURE: ex. PRO2 RACE ESC: Extra Supple Casing (127 tpi) HDPP: High Density Puncture Protector (high density interwoven nylon) HPRS: High Protect Rim System WHY A SMOOTH TREAD ON ROAD TIRES? The oval shape of a bicycle road tire contact patch permits effective water evacuation to keep the tire from hydroplaning. The footprint of a 23mm tire (approx. 7 sq. cm) is so small that the bike would need to be traveling at about 120MPH in order to hydroplane. Nevertheless, some road tire models are designed with specific tread structures – primarily for cosmetics or to comfort the consumer. Sometimes tread features can help provide a harder rubber compound a better mechanical link with the road surface, for better grip. In unusual situations like the classic Paris-Roubaix bicycle race, the 700X25C Pro 2 Race tread features help provide more grip on the often muddy cobble stones.