Race King
Classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons. Low rolling resistance, good self-damping and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes.
Tires · tire
Typetire
Disciplinemountain
Tubeless readyYes
Variants66 sizes or options
Weight565 gManufacturer claimed
01 / About
The Race King.
Continental's take on tires.
Classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons. Low rolling resistance, good self-damping and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes.
02 / Specifications
Race King spec sheet.
Everything Continental publishes for the Race King.
02Tires
8 fields
TPI
—
Tubeless ready
Yes
Tire type
—
Width (mm)
—
Wheel size
—
Compound
—
Casing
—
ETRTO
55-559
03Pricing & availability
3 fields
Price
—
Availability
—
Weight
565 gManufacturer claimed
04Additional specs
11 fields
Art. No.
0101961
ETRTO
55-559
Diameter (Inch)
26
Alternative Dimension
26 X 2.20
Weight (G)
565
Color | Tire Type | Reflex
Black / Bernstein | Tubeless Ready
EAN
4019238071511
Bar [Recommended - Max]
3.0-4.0
PSI [Recommended - Max]
44-58
Recommended Psi Min
44
Recommended Psi Max
58
03 / Variants
6 variants available.
Sizes, colors, and configurations published by the brand.
Total variants6Indexed in GearWise
Width (mm)50–55 mm2 distinct values
| # | Size | Weight | Wheel size | Width (mm) | Casing | ETRTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 26x2.20 | 565g | 26" | 55mm | ProTection | 55-559 |
| 02 | 27.5x2.20 | 595g | 27.5" | 55mm | ProTection | 55-584 |
| 03 | 29x2.20 | 625g | 29" | 55mm | ProTection | 55-622 |
| 04 | 26x2.00 | 555g | 26" | 50mm | ShieldWall | 50-559 |
| 05 | 27.5x2.00 | 585g | 27.5" | 50mm | ShieldWall | 50-584 |
| 06 | 29x2.00 | 615g | 29" | 50mm | ShieldWall | 50-622 |
04 / Reviews
From the cycling press.
5 reviews from 4 sources.
01twowheeltales.comContinental Race King ProTection Review: The Real-World XC Tire That Actually Lasts - Two Wheel TalesOct 202502twowheeltales.comContinental Race King ProTection Review: The Real-World XC Tire That Actually Lasts - Two Wheel TalesOct 202503Bike PerfectContinental Race King Protection tire review | Bike PerfectNov 202404cyclistsauthority.comContinental Race King Tire - Cyclists Authority—05BikeRadarContinental Race King ProTection mountain bike tyre—