Downhill Soft 29" Tire by Continental

Continental Kryptotal-R tires are an absolute game-changer for aggressive trail, enduro, and downhill riding. From loose, rocky climbs to full-speed park descents, these tires deliver unreal traction and confidence-inspiring stability. The reinforced casing handles brutal impacts without flinching, while the grippy, open tread pattern bites into everything—wet roots, loose over hardpack, or blown-out berms. Even at low pressures, the sidewall support is phenomenal, eliminating squirm when railing corners or landing off-camber. After multiple enduro races and bike park sessions, they’ve proven far more durable than comparable tires, with minimal wear despite relentless abuse.What really sets the Kryptotal-R apart is its versatility. It excels as a front tire paired with a harder rear (like the Argotal), but it’s also balanced enough to run front/rear if you want maximum grip everywhere. The predictable breakaway and progressive traction make it forgiving when pushed to the limit, whether you’re scrubbing jumps or picking through technical chunk. For riders who demand race-ready performance without swapping tires for different terrain, the Kryptotal-R is hands-down one of the best all-mountain/enduro tires available. Worth every penny—these things rip!

I grabbed a set of these to replace some Maxis Ikon 29s on my Marlin 7. The Ikons were carryover from the previous owner. Obviously, these are two very different tires, so it is like comparing apples to oranges. If I were using the bike on light trails only the Ikons were a great tire. They were decently lightweight for my purposes (it is a Marlin after all) and fast, BUT with the kind of trails that I typically ride, the lack of pronounced tread was killing me. I had zero confidence in the turns, and I was constantly slipping on the climbs. I looked hard at the Maxxis Minions when these caught my eye.Continental has a great product here. Right out of the very well packaged box, you could see the quality in the build. Be sure you go with the different front and rear, and double check to make sure you’re putting them on right room! I didn’t mix up front to back, but I got a little too excited and mounted one of them backwards.I had a little bit of issue getting the tires to seat properly (btw I’m still running tubes on the bike) but ultimately I got them on and, as you can see from the pictures, they look great. By the way, these are a 2.4, and they do barely squeeze in on the back, at the bottom bracket seat stay connecting point. There’s plenty of room under the front forks and on the top side of the seat stay. These tires are quite a bit heavier than the Ikon, but my initial impressions on my first quick ride, in mixed wet and dry conditions with sand, pine needles, leaves, and plenty of roots, immediately justified the purchase. Slippage on climbs is almost totally gone. Maybe once or twice I spun out a little bit on a root, but that’s just me putting too much torque down on the climb. On the downhill, I found myself much more confident and cornering much lower and tighter. I cannot say that these are better or worse than the comparable Maxxis set, but I’m looking forward to many miles of rides out of them.The bottom line is, if you’re even considering this set then you’re looking for a decently aggressive tire that is comparable to other top name brands on the market. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

These are the best mountain bike tires I have ever purchased. This is my second set, and I’m extremely happy with their traction in the Arizona desert. The wear seems to be normal, but the grip on rocks and other surfaces makes the slight extra wear worthwhile, as it helps prevent crashes. Overall, I believe these tires are robust and one of the best options for desert riding that I’ve ever owned. I’ve mounted them on a tubeless rim using about four ounces of tire sealant in each tire to prevent flats. So far, everything is working as expected. I highly recommend these tires and plan to purchase them again.One note: when the tires are brand new, they tend to flick rocks at you while riding on the trails. As the tires wear down a bit, they seem to throw fewer rocks, but other than that, you can ride with confidence.

Bought to replace 2 year old OEM tires on Giant Trance E Mountain bike. Big tire so took a little work to get them seated on 29” rim. Solid well made and good gripping for the terrain I ride in Southeast US.

Best Mtb tires yet for me, front and back, tearing up NWA, Coler and Slaughter Pen

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Rear is amazing and love the front. Super knobby. Get mud guards tho. These puppies sling some earth.

On the tires 2nd ride, the tire sidewall ripped wide open on a small rock at a slow speed. This is a trail in have been down 100s of times with Maxxis tires and never had a sidewall rip, and never have I seen one rip this clean.This was the Enduro casing. I contacted Continental and they refused to warranty the tire, stating the rip was from use, not defect.Yeah, you make mountain bike tires, if they can't be used mountain biking, then you should make a disclaimer.Zero stars if I could!