What do you think about radial MTB tires?

Aug 16, 2026

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Radial mountain bike tire designs are relatively new, and early feedback is positive. For such a simple change with a lot of upside and few if any downsides, radial mountain bike tires almost seem too good to be true. Whether you’ve tried them or not, we want to know what you think.

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What do you think about radial MTB tires?

Seems like a gimmick
Sounds promising and I want to try them
Tried them, love them
Tried them and they’re OK
Tried them, hate them

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If you’ve ridden on radial mountain bike tires, tell us which ones and how they performed in the comments below.

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