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Michelin Tires

	Bead	Wall	Cords/dm	Rubber Color	Width	Weight
*WildGripper Sprint*	Foldable	Skin	420	Green	1.95" 2.10"	530 gr 545 gr
*WildGripper Lite S*	Foldable	Skin	420	Green or Black	1.95" 2.10"	530 gr 545 gr
*WildGripper Lite*	Steel	Skin	420	Green or Black	1.95" 2.10"	585 gr 610 gr
*WildGripper*	Steel	Skin	240	Black	1.95" 2.10"	560 gr 620 gr
*WildGripper PR*	Steel	Gum	110	Black	1.95"	740 gr
*WildGripper DH*	Steel	Gum	110	Black	2.20"	960 gr
*WildGripper City*	Foldable or Steel	Skin	420 110	Black	1.25" 1.50"	430 gr 500 gr

WildGripper Sprint

WildGripper Lite S, Lite, PR.
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Rubber Compounds

BLACK: Compound loaded with carbon black for better power transmission.
GREEN: "Soft rubber", a compound which helps shed mud and optimises grip.

Casings

Casing fabrics with densities of

420 cords per dm (approx. 125 TPI).
240 cords per dm (approx. 66 TPI).
110 cords per dm (approx. 33 TPI).

The finer the cord, the greater the density. This is of primary concern in developing a lightweight, flexible, easy rolling tyre. But we've also added a rubber reinforcing strip to the low density casings for improved protection against pinch flats.

Sidewall

Skin Wall: the sidewall, comprised soledy of enclosed cords, is very flexible and fine.
Gum Wall: the sidewall, covered with reinforcing rubber, is well protected.

Beads

Foldable beads: made of fibreglass, the flexible bead is lighter, and can be folded for easier transport.
Steel beads: the most solution, uses a tough, wire bead.

Reinforcements

Made of carbon or kevlar to limit punctures, or rubber to guard against pinch flats.

Cross Sections

With widths ranging from 1.25" to 2.2", the WildGripper tyre is available in various cross sections to meet all load and pressure combinations.

1.25" and 1.5" : for road riding. The 1.25" is specifically designed for sport situations.
1.95" : the most common cross section for off-road riding.
2.1" and 2.2" : these wider cross sections increase the volume of air to better handle heavier loads and harder impacts. 2.1" is preferred for loads greater than 225 lb (102 kg)., while the 2.2" is recomended specifically for downhill racing.

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