Comments on: Continental Mountain King 2.4″: Out of The Box

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:22:46 +0000

ole from norway: These tires can be run tubeless with Stan’s solution on a tubeless ready rim, (Stan’s, Bontrager TLR rime, or Mavic Cr29max wheels) They worked rather well tubeless for me.

On rocks they are super grippy. Not fast, but they have a high degree of grip. Make sure you use a lower pressure too as the knobs will squirm more at a higher pressure.

By: ole from norway

ole from norway — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:38:13 +0000

How are these to run tubeless on stans? And do they stick on rock compared to nevegals?

By: yogi

yogi — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:02:07 +0000

these tires are fast and clear mud well, they track great and they are not the best against pinch flats. BUT they really do preform well. I used them for a 12 hour race and some other smaller riding. both MTB sizes and I enjoyed them heaps. in 26 inch they come in 4 types and 2 widths.

Also , just some advice. Do not ride this tire on the road. they burn out VERY fast. so keep em on the soft stuff and they will keep you happy.

(Sydney Australia).

By: EuroWheels

EuroWheels — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:05:48 +0000

I’m running these tubeless and I had a couple of rides in the wet and mud. Best tire I’ve tried for that, but I haven’t tried them all. 2.4 front, 2.2 rear.

By: Desert9r

Desert9r — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:57 +0000

Guitar Ted,
I can’t wait for the review, I have wondered for a while how the very different tread of Conti tires handles in the desert.

By: Evan

Evan — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:51:55 +0000

Interesting comparing these to Nevegals. I have a set of 2.35 Negevals on my Yeti 575 and I am not impressed. The transition from sticking to sliding in corners is horrible at anything above about 22psi (with a 145# rider and Stans) in high desert hardpack. I saw these Continentals at NAHBS and they looked pretty impressive. Nice to hear some positive responses. I think I’ll try some.

By: random drivel

random drivel — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:40:01 +0000

Oops, forgot to include tire pressure: 2 Bar or 29psi.

By: random drivel

random drivel — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:38:06 +0000

I have a set of the 2.4’s. At the widest part, knob to knob, they measure 60mm. This mounted to a 27.5 mm rim.

Great tire.

By: RC

RC — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:16:48 +0000

I just put on the 2.2 ’s. They are actually 2 inches wide-outside knob to outside knob. They look great. Can’t wait to get out-if only the weather would cooperate. Minus #’s are no fun for me to ride in.

By: Clint

Clint — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:07:08 +0000

The side wall thickness sounds like a real benefit here in Arizona where everything is out to tear tires down. At 2.4 though I would think I was getting ready for some down hill runs and not a XC ride.